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Early Raves for Thom Browne’s Lower-Priced Offerings; Tim Gunn Wants MObama to Ditch Crocs

• The lower-priced additions to Thom Browne’s line are getting early rave reviews. Items include polka-dot military jackets and a patent leather yellow trench coat. Exact prices haven’t been revealed. [Racked]

• Tim Gunn said that he wanted Michelle Obama to retire her Crocs when he went on the Bonnie Hunt Show. [StyleWatch/People]

Hermès bought Asprey’s headquarters in London but not the company itself. The house insists that, despite rumors, they are not interested in buying the luxury jeweler. [WWD]

Isaac Mizrahi said his psychic told him to open a store, so he followed through with his new shop at 67th and Madison. [WWD]

Miranda Kerr walked in the Balenciaga show yesterday. [Modelinia]

Early Raves for Thom Browne’s Lower-Priced Offerings; Tim Gunn Wants MObama to Ditch Crocs