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Early aughts favorite Michael Stars has achieved such success with its pop-up at 32 Gansevoort Street that it's extending its lease for another year, a store rep tells us. As it's the only NYC presence the Cali-based brand has, the Meatpacking District shop is mostly dedicated to an "NYC-inspired" womenswear collection, along with a solid men's section. In the words of one Taylor Swift, welcome to New York. [Racked Inbox, Previously]
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