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At long last, “Project Runway” returns. This week, a new crop of talented, egotistical designers are back to listen to Tim Gunn’s sage advice, Michael Kors’ hilarious abuse and Heidi Klum’s shrill “Auf Wiedersehen.” Get into the mood before Season 4 kicks off Nov. 14 with these apparel-inspired pieces.

A shoe in

This simple, black-and-white-print shoe T-shirt is part of the Shikisai Collection from Japanese design team Noto-Fusai. Unisex sizes. $45. mcachicagostore.org

Get snippy

Pair the scissors charm necklace with initials, or wear it on its own. Available in gold- or silver-plated styles, and in chain lengths ranging from 16-18 inches. $18. charmedanddangerous.com

Retro Chic

The “Fashion Plate” set from kicky design company Pop Ink offers four different bright designs on 10-inch plastic plates. $56 for the set. loftparty.com

Dapper Dan

Get tips from the masterwith “Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style,” written in the witty, vocab-tastic style we’ve all come to love, by Gunn and fellow Parsons maven Kate Moloney. $17.95. projectrunway.com

In fine form

This iron dress form is pretty enough to use as a home accent or to really plan out the week’s outfits. Measures 48 inches in height. $199 brocadehome.com