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Seems like everyone is afraid to open up their wallets this season. Sample sales are running rampant, retailers are laying people off instead of hiring holiday staff, and indie designers are considering the possibility of skipping a season of fashion week, a fate worse than death. All I can do is advise you bastards to spend some money and spend it fast. When you stop spending, the economy stops. Make it your goal to by local and buy independent. Your money spent will ensure that the young designers you love remain the young designers you love. So get out there and start buying. It’s the time to splurge to help jumpstart America!

I’ve made it my goal spend unwisely and so should you…