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The drab kitchen apron becomes much snappier with a graphic design ($28 at Anthropologie, 50 Rockefeller Plaza, nr. 50th St.; 212-246-0386). Plus, a redesigned hammer and a sleek armoire for storing chunky winter gear.
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