Quickies: More Fashion Week bad news, the Hipsters get bangs and more

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Insiders are saying that Rock & Republic are canceling their runways show. They'll instead do a presentation in Paris and then throw a party. [Division Street]

L.A. Fashion Week could be in just as much trouble as New York. Sadly, we doubt the west coast will weather the storm. [L.A. Times]

In Hipster fashion news, man bangs are the next irreverent style. And we are NOT OK with it. [Hipster Runoff] via [Haute Concept]

Where are the fashion elite going for vacation over the holidays? St. Barts, Dominican Republic and Thailand, just to name a few hot spots. We'll enjoy our time in Wisconsin. It's just as magical. [Cityfile]

Open for business: The best of 2008. [Refinery 29]

-- SETH PLATTNER