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Counterfeit Apparel Seized in L.A.; Justin Bobby Is in Town!

• Police seized more than 200,000 counterfeit apparel items and pirated CDs and DVDs last week in L.A. Twenty-eight people were arrested. [WWD]

Prada, Gucci, Bulgari, Dior, Coach, and Harrods all have giant fancy shops in Heathrow’s Terminal 5. People whose travel plans have been completely screwed up are likely to indulge in a little retail therapy. [WWD]

• You know that store Lounge on Broadway that’s had “Going out of business” signs in its windows for months? They’re not validating gift cards! [Racked]

• Jackets and vests are the “It” accessories for prom dresses this season. Well, that’s not very slutty. [WWD]

• What’s this? Audrina Patridge and Justin Bobby were spotted dancing on the couch at Greenhouse in New York, which means Justin Bobby is in town and we could maybe meet him?! [People]

Counterfeit Apparel Seized in L.A.; Justin Bobby Is in Town!