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Philip Treacy demonstrates how to make a hat at the Academy of Art University, photo by Randy Brooke

From left actor Joy Bryant, William Rast co-founder Trace Ayala, and actor Malin Akerman

Karl Lagerfeld is doing one for Macy’s. Premium denim line William Rast is doing one for Target. Call them diffusion lines or simply less costly alternatives to fashion with a contemporary or luxe price tag. Consumers seem to support them. Retailers continue to ask for them.

photos via Brachfeld Gallery Paris

We all know its poor form to wear a band’s T-shirt to their concert. But it’s encouraged to wear a designer’s clothing at his or her runway show. Enter a hybrid of both worlds: the concert-style designer tee.