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GREENPOINT—Hip mini-chain Alter just launched a collaboration with hip oxford-makers Osborn. Head to their blog for four women's styles, all handmade in Guatemala. Prices range from $149 to $165, and each shoe comes signed by the artisan who made it. Right now the line is women-only, but mens shoes should debut soon. [Alter]
MIDTOWN—Tomorrow night, sample sale aggregator MyNines, PR firm 5W, and get-the-internet-to-rate-your-outfit site Fashism are teaming up for a shopping party in the penthouse of the Buckingham Hotel. Email rsvp@mynines.com for access to the festivities, which runs from 6pm to 9pm and include (of course) cocktails. Click here for the full invite. [Racked Inbox]