LA's Newest Basics Collab; 10 Items for Hosting an Oscar Party

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Here's what happened today in Racked cities around the country:

LOS ANGELES—Cool LA vibes aligned to bring together sustainable retailer Reformation and tattoo shop/lifestyle brand Black Banditz on a collection of what else? Basics.

NEW YORK—Here are 10 Oscar viewing party essentials, no matter what kind of Oscar party hostess you are (ultra-lazy or June Cleaver's protege).

SAN FRANCISCO—Levi's latest shoe collection is heavy on the leather mesh.