In honor of their 40th anniversary, Interview magazine is curating Morgan’s Semi-Automatic for Miami Art Basel. The concept – sleek vending machines filled with luxury items, kicked off at last year’s show with designers like Jean-Paul Gaultier, Moschino, Boudicca and Richard Nicoll. The Interview selection will include Jil Sander, the Prada Marfa sign (in case you’ve been eyeing it on Gossip Girl) and many more items that celebrate 40 years of pop culture. The influential art show kicks off December 3rd and runs through the 6th. And now, on top of the 250 art galleries showcasing their wares, you can go for what’s arguably the best-stocked vending machine in the country. We wonder what’s on the agenda for the ice machine.

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Continuing in the same vein of the past seasons’ aggressive heavy-metal/warrior trends, designers like Vena Cava and style-savvy people like blogger Pelayo Diaz, shown left, have turned to the humble safety pin for more than pure utilitarianism.

Designer versions of safety-pin-studded duds are of course costly, but the beauty of this trend is that pretty much anyone can have fun and DIY — with the cost being merely a missed latte plus a few hours of labor.

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File this under “shows that make you go ‘hmm’.” Coca-Cola Light held its own fashion show during Milan Fashion Week to raise money following last yearâ€s earthquake in Abruzzo. Well known designers such as Donatella Versace, Angela Missoni and Moschino created limited edition bottles for the show, which will also be available for sale in Milan. Besides champagne, Diet Coke (Coca-Cola Light throughout most of Europe) is a staple in most models’ diets. Unlike the Snuggie, which we’ve thankfully not spotted backstage anywhere, this show seems relevant.

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