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Seems like once the month of August hits no one thinks about the end of summer more than the arrival of Fall and Fall fashion. When it comes to NYC and fashion, it's not like there aren't enough stores around the city already to chose from but they might bore you. Bring on New York City pop-up shops! More»

Madison Avenue designer markdowns begin; Kate Moss may be dressed by accused Jew-hater John Galliano for her wedding; Marilyn Monroe's famous white dress to be auctioned off; the Met's Alexander McQueen exhibit has been extended; Lady Gaga creates video camera sunglasses; DVF SoHo opens and much more in today's fashion files!!! More»

Late last year, we met Native Society Founder Oliver Estreich and picked his brain about the super exclusive, preppy social network. Now we're taking a biopsy from the coterie and revealing some of the members for you. More»

Christiane Celle is a sort of secret celebrity. The French-born founder of Calypso maintains from her Nolita lair a prominent art-fashion influence that extends to the Caribbean and Europe. More»

The Feast of San Gennaro swallows Mulberry Street starting tomorrow. Neighbors in Nolita, made up in 1996, are less upset about the event, started in 1926, than last year. Maybe because a new vendor, Torrisi, will acknowledge the Chinatown takeover of Little Italy. Happily, the reminder comes in the form of "wok-fried mozzarella sticks." More»

They've fled the Upper East Side in search of greener, grittier pastures, but they haven't completely forgotten their prep school roots. Meet the Neolites: Privileged girls who are re-inventing what it means to be a socialite. More»

Designer Abigail Lorick's fashion shows always amount to unconventional fun. This season, be the guest of a guest at her presentation on Sunday. How? Sign up for our newsletter NOW for your chance for tickets to this show, A/W 10 Party, a free custom Tee and more! See below for details! More»

[MoMA admin Todd Bishop covers artist Terrence Koh's virgin ears while Todd's partner Greg Weithman looks on. All photos by WILL RAGOZZINO for PMc] While restaurant openings have been sparse given the economic climate, the dynamic husband-and-wife chef duo known as the Suhanoskys have barged ahead with their ambitious business plan, opening a gourmet shop on the Upper East Side as well as the Nolita spot Civetta, their third restaurant to date. Early signs are auspicious: INTERVIEW magazine hosted a party there honoring young NYC artists last night. More»

Hey, would you like some of Scarlett Johansson's snot with her lipstick? [HuffingtonPost]
Mr. DC Reporter, don't bother, just stop. [Gawker]
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Nolita spots updates [GrubStreet]
The shoe thrower guy- he's sorta sorry (?) [NYPost]

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This week, food bloggers are going bananas over the newest late night spot, Delicatessen, set to open in Nolita (at Prince and Lafayette) this Friday. I am excited that my neighborhood will have another late night option to add to the relatively weak mix. Especially since it's from the owners of Cafeteria...which means at the very least I can count on some good mac and cheese. (In the fall, chef Doron Wong will dispense a dozen varieties of mac and cheese from the adjacent Macbar for takeout and delivery).

Last night we went to the chic fun and funky House of Campari at 54 Crosby Street to check out Defining a Moment: 25 New York Artists – an exhibit sponsored by the Campari Contemporary Art Program. Last night was opening night hosted by Paper Magazine and the Guggenheim’s Young Collectors Council with a special (and butt kicking) performance by the XYZ Affair. As you might have guessed, Campari WAS served at this event.

Its one thing to toast to an artist’s success with a glass of Campari, but it’s even better when you realize Campari is responsible for fostering the success of that artist through one of their various platforms to help emerging artists.