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  1. People Are Up to Some Gross Business in Dressing RoomsAs you might have suspected, but hoped to never think about.
    By Maggie Lange
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    Legacy’s Rita Brookoff Is a Fan of Karen Walker’s Nauticals, Doesn’t Like Jill Stuart’s DirectionFind out what else she liked (and didn’t).
    By Rita Brookoff
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    Sir’s Joanna Baum Likes Gary Graham’s Plaids, A Détacher’s Palette and Karen Walker’s WindbreakersWe asked buyers from boutiques to give us their picks from the shows. Today, Sir’s Joanna Baum dishes on her faves.
    By Joanna Baum
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    Jen Mankins Loved Zero + Maria Cornejo’s Silk Dresses and Phillip Lim’s CloaksShe loved the impeccable detailing at Phillip Lim, and was a fan of Thakoon’s bright dresses. See more of Jen’s picks after the jump.
    By Jen Mankins
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    Eddy Chai and Paul Birardi of Den and Odin Like Robert Geller’s Edgy LooksSo far, the owners of Den liked Robert Geller’s blending of American sportswear with dark edginess, Duckie Browne’s fun pom-poms, and Richard Chai’s detailing.
    By Paul Birardi and Eddy Chai
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    Jen Mankins Likes Alex Wang’s Dark Energy, Vena Cava’s Romantic Vision, and Yigal’s ExtremesSo far, Jen Mankins loves the dark mood that fall’s brought, but there’s a romantic edge as evidenced by Vena Cava.
    By Jen Mankins
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    Ann Watson Likes Anna Sui, Brian Reyes, and MillyIn today’s installment, Henri Bendel fashion director Ann Watson loves Anna Sui’s shift dresses, Brian Reyes’s graphic prints, and Milly’s chiffon caftans.
    By Ann Watson
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    Jen Mankins of Bird Likes United Bamboo, Vena Cava, and Alexander Wang“Every cool girl will be in line to get her hands on one of the black Egyptian-beaded collars.”
    By Jen Mankins
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    Ann Watson of Henri Bendel Likes Tuleh and Y-3In today’s installment, Henri Bendel fashion director Ann Watson loves Y-3’s reworked classics; DVF’s colors and prints; and Tuleh’s sheath dresses.
    By Ann Watson
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    Jen Mankins of Bird Likes Erin Wasson, Rag & Bone, and Rachel ComeyBird owner Jen Mankins tells us what she’s liked so far this season.
    By Jen Mankins
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    Paris Fashion Week Picks From Jen Mankins of BirdNow that Paris Fashion Week is over, our buyers have had a chance to figure out what they want for fall. Jen Mankins, Bird owner, is already on the phone with Isabel Marant, Tsumori Chisato, and Vanessa Bruno.
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    Sari Sloane of Intermix Likes Chloé and Stella With the Paris shows finally coming to a close, we had our spies — er, buyers — from Intermix and Bird send dispatches on their picks of the week. Sari Sloane, Intermix’s VP of fashion merchandising, loved Chloé’s organza dresses and Stella McCartney’s chunky knits.
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    Sari Sloane of Intermix Likes Costa, Posen, Proenza, and WilliamsonWith shows coming to a close, Sari Sloane, Intermix’s VP of fashion merchandising, recapped her favorite picks from the week. She loved Calvin Klein’s attention to detail, Zac Posen’s fairytale gowns, Proenza’s jewel tone, and Matthew Williamson’s boho tops.
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    Jen Mankins of Bird Likes Lim, Sarafpour, Cornejo, and WalkerThroughout the week, the buyers from Bird, Intermix, Henri Bendel, and Oak will tell us which runway looks they plan on stocking. In today’s installment, Bird owner Jen Mankins loves the accessories at Phillip Lim, the colors at Zero + Maria Cornejo, and the party dresses at Behnaz Sarafpour.
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    Louis Terline of Oak Likes Betsey Johnson, Yigal, and Marc by MarcLouis Terline, co-owner of the Brooklyn boutique Oak, took time away from the tents to share his favorites from the week so far. What’s he looking at for next fall’s inventory? He likes Betsey Johnson’s hot shorts, Yigal’s rich fabrics, and Marc by Marc’s leather dresses.
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    Ann Watson of Henri Bendel Likes Tibi, Peter Som, and DVFThroughout the week, buyers from Bird, Henri Bendel, Intermix, and more will tell us which runway looks they plan on stocking. Today, Henri Bendel VP and fashion director Ann Watson reveals her current faves: hemlines from Tibi, the surprises at Peter Som, and everything at DVF.
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    Sari Sloane of Intermix Likes DVF, Hervé Léger, and Jonathan SaundersWith day four under way, Sari Sloane, Intermix’s VP of fashion merchandising, took time out of her busy schedule to recap her favorite picks from the weekend. What will she be buying for fall? Hervé Léger’s knits, DVF’s flapper looks, and Jonathan Saunder’s crisp tailoring.
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    Jen Mankins of Bird Likes Wang, Rag & Bone, and United Bamboo
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    Sari Sloane of Intermix Likes Chloé, Lanvin, and StellaWith the spring 2008 shows under way in Paris, we checked in with Sari Sloane, VP of fashion merchandising at Intermix, to get her picks from the latest crop of looks. What’s she buying for spring? Stella’s florals and shoes, Chloé’s graphic prints, and all of Lanvin.
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    Ann Watson of Henri Bendel Likes Nili Lotan, Anna Sui, and Peter SomThroughout the week, the buyers from Kirna Zabête, Henri Bendel, Intermix, and more will tell us which runway looks they plan on stocking. Today, Henri Bendel VP, fashion director Ann Watson reveals her current faves: sexy sophistication from Nili Lotan, menswear cuts from Anna Sui, and Peter Som’s reworked American classics.
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    Kirna Zabête’s Sarah Easley Likes Narciso, Tuleh, and Lam Throughout the week, the buyers from Kirna Zabête, Henri Bendel, Intermix, and more will tell us which runway looks they plan on stocking. Today, Sarah Easley, co-owner of Kirna Zabête, shares her picks from the recent collections. She loves Narciso’s coral dress, Tuleh’s caftans, and Derek Lam’s leopard silks.
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    Bird’s Jennifer Mankins Likes Behnaz, Lim, and Bamboo All week we’ve got buyers from Bird, Bendel, Intermix, and more to give us the scoop on what spring looks they’re snagging. In this installment, Bird owner Jennifer Mankins is falling for Behnaz Sarafpour’s earthy embroidery, pleated tunics from United Bamboo, and high-waisted styles from H Fredriksson.
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    Intermix’s Sari Sloane Likes Proenza, Kors, and DVF Throughout the week, buyers from Kirna Zabête, Henri Bendel, Intermix, and more will be filling us in on which runway looks they plan to snag for spring. Today, Sari Sloane, VP of fashion merchandising at Intermix, loved Proenza’s tailoring, Michael Kors’s colors, and the flowing dresses at DVF.
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    Ann Watson of Henri Bendel Likes Vera, Chaiken, and Phi Throughout the week, buyers from Kirna Zabête, Henri Bendel, Intermix, and more will be filling us in on which runway looks they plan to snag for spring. Today, Ann Watson, vice-president, fashion director for Henri Bendel has her eye on Vera’s pitch-perfect modernity, Chaiken’s tailored suits, and PHI’s mini skirts.
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    Kirna Zabête Likes Thakoon, Proenza, and Fetherston Throughout the week, the buyers from Kirna Zabête, Henri Bendel, Intermix, and more will tell us which runway looks they plan on stocking. Today, Sarah Easley, co-owner of Kirna Zabête, shares her picks from the recent collections. She loves Thakoon’s paillette dresses, all of Proenza, and Erin Fetherston’s palette.
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    Jennifer Mankins of Bird Likes Rachel Comey, Rag & Bone, and Karen WalkerThroughout the week, New York’s biggest buyers will be filling us in on which runway looks they plan to snatch up for spring. Today, Jennifer Mankins, owner of Brooklyn boutique Bird, reveals her potential picks. She’s eyeing Rachel Comey’s shoes, rag & bone’s shirtdresses, and Karen Walker’s floral prints.
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    Ann Watson of Henri Bendel Likes Yigal, Josh Goot, and L.A.M.B. Throughout the week, New York’s biggest buyers will be filling us in on which runway looks they plan to snatch up for spring. Today, Ann Watson, Vice-President, Fashion Director for Henri Bendel has her eye on Yigal Azrouel’s pencil skirt, Josh Goot’s scuba dresses, and L.A.M.B.’s dresses.
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    Linda Fargo of Bergdorf Goodman Liked Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, and Lanvin Linda Fargo, senior vice-president, fashion office and store presentation at Bergdorf Goodman, will be filing her picks from the European shows. What did she like from Paris? Balenciaga’s prep-school chic, Nina Ricci’s overcast palette, and Lanvin’s easy fit.
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    Linda Fargo of Bergdorf Goodman Likes Jil Sander, Marni, and Fendi Linda Fargo, senior vice-president, fashion office and store presentation at Bergorf Goodman, will be filing her picks from the European shows. What did she like from Milan? Marni’s fur-trimmed dress coat, Fendi’s patchwork coats and furs, and Jil Sander’s entire collection.
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    Ann Watson of Henri Bendel Likes Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Alessandro Dell’Acqua Ann Watson, vice-president fashion director at Henri Bendel, reports from Milan on her favorite collections from the fall 2007 shows. What’s she planning on buying next year? Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s chiffon dresses, Dolce’s pewter trench, and lots of purple courtesy of Moschino.
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    Roopal Patel of Bergdorf Goodman Likes Marc Jacobs, De la Renta, and Thakoon So far, buyers from Bergdorf Goodman, Bird, Henri Bendel, and Intermix have told us which runway looks they plan to snatch up for fall. Roopal Patel, women’s fashion director at Bergdorf Goodman, tells us her latest picks. Roopal will be stocking Marc Jacobs’s strapless dress, Thakoon’s rose-print pieces, and Oscar de la Renta’s cozy knits.
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    Ann Watson of Henri Bendel Likes Kors, Sui, and Malandrino So far, buyers from Bergdorf Goodman, Bird, and Intermix have told us which runway looks they plan to snatch up for fall. Now Ann Watson, VP fashion director at Henri Bendel, joins the party. Ann will be stocking Michael Kors’s cocktail dresses, Anna Sui’s prints, and Malandrino’s purples.
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    Sari Sloane of Intermix Likes Derek Lam, Doo.Ri, and ThakoonFrom left: Thakoon, Doo.Ri, Derek LamPhotos: Imaxtree.com Throughout the week, buyers from Bergdorf Goodman, Bird, Intermix, and Jeffrey New York will tell us which runway looks they plan to snatch up for fall. Sari Sloane, VP of fashion merchandising at Intermix, loves the youthful — yet polished — looks at Derek Lam, Doo.Ri, Behnaz Sarafpour, and more.
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    Jennifer Mankins of Bird Likes Phillip Lim, Vena Cava, and Reyes Throughout the week, buyers from Bergdorf Goodman, Bird, Intermix, and Jeffrey New York will tell us which runway looks they plan to snatch up for fall. Jennifer Mankins, owner of Brooklyn boutique Bird, files her picks. She loves the Reyes’s colors, 3.1 Phillip Lim’s eveningwear, Generra’s cashmere slouch hat, and Vena Cava’s wicker prints.
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    Roopal Patel of Bergdorf Goodman Likes Reyes, Sari Gueron, and DVF Throughout the week, buyers from Bergdorf Goodman, Bird, Intermix, and Jeffrey New York will tell us which runway looks they plan to snatch up for fall. These are the first picks from Roopal Patel, women’s fashion director at Bergdorf Goodman. Reyes’s bold colors, Sari Gueron’s sheath dresses, and DVF’s patterns all appeal to her so far this week.
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    Sari Sloane of Intermix Likes DVF, Matthew Williamson, Yigal Azrouël Throughout the week, buyers from Bergdorf Goodman, Bird, Intermix, and Jeffrey New York will tell us which runway looks they plan to snatch up for fall. These are the first picks from Sari Sloane, VP of fashion merchandising at Intermix. She’s enjoying fall’s dark colors, and her favorites include Yigal Azrouel, Erin Fetherston, Diane von Furstenberg, and more.
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    Jennifer Mankins of Bird Has a Thing for High-Waisted Jeans Throughout the week, buyers from Bergdorf Goodman, Bird, Intermix, and Jeffrey New York will tell us which runway looks they plan to snatch up for fall. Jennifer Mankins, owner of Brooklyn boutique Bird, files her first picks — she’s favoring Grey Ant, Bruce, Karen Walker, and Sue Stemp so far.
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    What Barneys Is Buying IIThroughout the week, buyers from Barneys, Intermix, and Kirna Zabête told us which runway looks they planned to stock for spring. Julie Gilhart, senior vice-president and fashion director of Barneys New York, files her final picks.
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    What Intermix Is BuyingSari Sloane, vice-president of fashion merchandising at Intermix, shares her favorites from the recent collections.
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    What Kirna Zabête Is BuyingAt Kirna Zabête in the spring, look for Derek Lam, Peter Som, and Thakoon.
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    What Barneys Is BuyingThroughout the week, the buyers from Barneys, Intermix, and other stores will tell us which runway looks they plan on stocking. Today, Julie Gilhart, senior vice-president and fashion director of Barneys New York, files her weekend picks.