Eating at the Armani Store; Bad Business for J. Crew

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Local
What it's like eating at the restaurant at the Armani store [Gawker]
Williamsburg retail rent record broken, again [Crain's]
Columbus Avenue crafts fair shuttered for the fall [West Side Rag]
Inside the Orla Kiely sample sale [Smart and Sarcastic]

National
J.Crew's markdowns are hurting its sales [Fashionista]
Here's a look at Jason Wu's makeup for Lancôme [Beauty Counter]
Now see mules wearing mules [Cosmo]
Jay Z wore a ladies Rodarte jersey [StyleFile]
Designer Michael Aram shares Father's Day tips [Racked Chicago]