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Misty Copeland, principal, American Ballet Theatre

“The Under Armour SpeedForm StudioLux shoe. These are super comfortable and go perfectly from your workout to the street. I feel like I’m walking on air in them.”

$79.99 at underarmour.com

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Laurent Claquin, head, Kering Americas

“A pair of Børge Mogensen ‘Hunting Chairs’ in oak and patinated leather. I just moved to a new place and these chairs will be just perfect near the fireplace.”

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Gail Simmons, “Top Chef” judge

“A dream escape to wine country, in Argentina! Argentina has been on my list for years and I am determined to get there this year. I would love to visit Mendoza wine country and stay at this lodge.”

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Bronson van Wyck, party designer, planner

“A little company down in Charleston, SC, is making bow ties from pheasant and peacock feathers. A nice twist to a black tie on New Year’s Eve.”

Feather bow tie, starting at $165 at brackishbowties.com

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Meg Sharpe, interior designer

“Byredo’s Gypsy Water is my signature fragrance. It’s always good as a stocking stuffer! It is so soft and subtle but conjures up the romance of summer evenings.”

Gypsy Water eau de parfum, $220 (100 ml.) at byredo.com

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Marcus Samuelsson, chef

“Normal earphones.They’re an incredible new company that laser cuts earphones to custom fit in your ear. I wore them for the marathon!”

$199 at Normal store, 150 W. 22nd St.

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Celerie Kemble, interior designer

“This season’s Saint Laurent black military coat. I’ve been in to try it on three times. I’m a 36 in case anyone cares to send me one.”

Military coat, $4,590 at ysl.com

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Thelma Golden, director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem

“The cookbook ‘Afro-Vegan.’ Bryant Terry is amazing because he challenges widespread conceptions of African, Caribbean and Southern food, illuminating the rich history and complex flavors while favoring fresh, healthy and sustainable choices.”

$16.35 at amazon.com

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