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"If you've ever had the experience of walking down the street and noticing someone else in the exact same outfit, you know the pain that can come from fast fashion. As much as we love the H&amp;amp;Ms, Zaras, Forever 21s, and Urban Outfitters of the world (hey, they make up about 75% of our wardrobes), the point is that sometimes we crave a little something different...like a lovingly designed piece from an emerging indie fashion brand that\u2014bonus\u2014we know no one else will be wearing.\n\nHere's the great thing about shopping smaller independent lines: Aside from gaining some serious street cred by rocking a few-of-a-kind piece from a designer you found first, you're also supporting a small business that will benefit directly from your purchase. Pretty cool, right?\n\nToday, we're lifting the curtain and showing you 12 seriously cool indie designers and our favorite pieces to go along with them, from a mix-and-match bikini to wooden eyeglasses to a killer statement necklace handmade in South Africa. Get ready to discover the next big thing."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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