teen vogue hot topic: He's fun, trust-worthy, and supportive, plus you don't have to compete with him. He's your gay best friend--and he's in demand. This spring, sixteen-year-old Mimi* noticed a new trend at her Pacific Palisades, California, high school. The must-have items for her fashionista classmates included a Proenza Schouler tie-dyed top, a shrunken military jacket, neon-bright chunky bracelets, and . . . a gay best friend.

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