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Mirror, Mirror: Lisa Birnbach talks about 'True Prep,' the official update

Since Lisa Birnbach wrote The Official Preppy Handbook 30 years ago, hip-hop transformed the pink polo from a cornball staple into a high-fashion perennial. Labels grew from tiny, tasteful characters (the little interlocking Gucci G's) into ostentatious symbols (the big interlocking Gucci G's). And Mummy ditched her embroidered corduroys (thank God) for a formfitting black stretch jersey dress.

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