Thursday Styles, Dissected

So much to chew on in today's Thursday Styles in the New York Times. Always so much flimsier and gayer than Sunday Styles. Today's highlights:

Karin Nelson reports that Hedi Slimane's ties have gone bulimic - they are down to 3/4 of an inch wide!

Out contributor Mike Albo visits the shrine of serenity that is the Origins store.

On Cathy Horyn's blog, we are treated to these intriguing observations:

"it's not about trends, it's about designers."

"I'd never bet against Galliano."

"The Cooper-Hewitt has asked me to moderate a discussion with Ralph Rucci and Narciso Rodriguez...We're supposed to talk about the State of Fashion. That sounds grave, but if you want to come, tickets are $15 and $20."