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Best Bet: Tie It Up

The Hill-Side’s ties and handkerchiefs are produced in a small Manhattan factory from utilitarian fabrics ($86 at Smith + Butler, 225 Smith St., at Butler St., Carroll Gardens; 718-855-4295). Plus, unisex ankle wellies and Marvel’s foldout Expanding Universe Wall Chart.

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Best Bet: Tie It Up