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Fashion's Night Out is this Friday, and there are literally hundreds of shops, designers, and neighborhoods participating in the LA edition. But, BUT. Not all parties are created equal (i.e. offering a plate of cold cuts and a gift with a $1,000 purchase is NOT a party). We've culled through about a hundred invites to bring you a rundown of a few of the parties around town that are probably worth hitting: