Lusting for Gucci; Gurung's Present for J.Crew; Even Middle America Doesn't Buy Clothes at Wal-Mart (Thank God)

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Where's Studio 54 when Gucci makes you need it? Image via Fashionerogue

Local
· Don your best gallery chic at Venice Art Walk [HuffPoLA]

National
· Scandal befalls Iris Apfel's HSN line before it's even on sale [Racked]
· Nars' new how-to tome and interactive website [Refinery]
· Putting a bow on Prabal Gurung for J.Crew [The Cut]
· Joan Smalls sizzles in Gucci's sexy '70s fall lookbook [Fashionerogue]
· Scale nails for $300?! [Stylist]
· Gaultier's champagne collab makes us want to can-can [High Snobiety]
· Surprise! Wal-Mart struggles to move apparel [NYT]
· B&N bans mag cover with topless dude (who) looks like a lady [Jezebel]
· Newest cycle of modern gear for bike commuters [WSJ]
· Night blooming jasmine: how to wear florals after dark [FabSugar]