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3/ 6/08

2:45 PM

Paris Fashion Week Picks From Jen Mankins of Bird

From left, Vanessa Bruno, Isabel Marant, Tsumori Chisato.Photos: ImaxTree, ImaxTree, Getty Images.

Now 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.

More: bird, isabel marant, jen mankins, tsumori chisato, vanessa bruno

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3/ 3/08

2:22 PM

Sari Sloane of Intermix Likes Chloé and Stella

From left: Chloé and a double dose of Stella McCartney.Photos: Imaxtree

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.

After the jump, Sloane explains. »

More: chloe, fall 2008, fall 2008 women RTW, intermix, paris fashion week, retail, stella mccartney

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2/ 8/08

2:21 PM

Sari Sloane of Intermix Likes Costa, Posen, Proenza, and Williamson

From left, Calvin Klein, Zac Posen, Matthew Williamson.Photo: imaxtree.com

With 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.

More: calvin klein, fall 2008, Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week, Fall 2008 Women RTW, intermix, matthew williamson, proenza schouler, zac posen

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2/ 7/08

4:01 PM

Jen Mankins of Bird Likes Lim, Sarafpour, Cornejo, and Walker

From left, Karen Walker, Phillip Lim, Zero + Maria Cornejo.Photo: imaxtree.com

Throughout 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, the party dresses at Behnaz Sarafpour, and the bold prints at Karen Walker.

More: behnaz sarafpour, fall 2008, Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week, fall 2008 women rtw, karen walker, phillip lim, zero maria cornejo

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2/ 6/08

5:42 PM

Louis Terline of Oak Likes Betsey Johnson, Yigal, and Marc by Marc

Betsey Johnson, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Yigal Azrouel

From left, Betsey Johnson, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Yigal Azrouël.Photo: imaxtree.com

Louis 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.

A downtown classic returns! »

More: betsey johnson, fall 2008, Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week, Fall 2008 Women RTW, marc by marc jacobs, oak, yigal azrouel

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2/ 5/08

6:41 PM

Ann Watson of Henri Bendel Likes Tibi, Peter Som, and DVF

From left, Peter Som, Tibi, Diane Von Furstenberg.Photo: imaxtree.com

Throughout 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.

"Luxury chic every woman needs." »

More: diane von furstenberg, fall 2008, Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week, Fall 2008 Women RTW, henri bendel, peter som, tibi

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2/ 4/08

12:31 PM

Sari Sloane of Intermix Likes DVF, Hervé Léger, and Jonathan Saunders

From left, Jonathan Saunders, Hervé Léger, and DVF.Photo: imaxtree.com

With 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.

More: diane von furstenberg, fall 2008, Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week, Fall 2008 Women RTW, herve leger, intermix, jonathan saunders

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2/ 3/08

5:30 PM

Jen Mankins of Bird Likes Wang, Rag & Bone, and United Bamboo

From left: United Bamboo, Alexander Wang, and Rachel Comey.Photos: Imaxtree

Throughout the week, the buyers from Bird, Intermix, Henri Bendel, and Bloomingdale's will tell us which runway looks they plan on stocking. In today’s installment, Bird owner Jen Mankins loves the oversize knits at Alexander Wang, the tailoring at Rag & Bone, and the details at United Bamboo.

More: alexander wang, bird, fall 2008, Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week, Fall 2008 Women RTW, rachel comey, rag&bone

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10/ 9/07

5:36 PM

Sari Sloane of Intermix Likes Chloé, Lanvin, and Stella

From left, Chloé, Lanvin, Stella McCartney.Photos: Imaxtree.com

With 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.

More: ask a retailer, chloe, lanvin, spring 2008, Spring 2008 Women RTW, stella mccartney

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9/11/07

1:12 PM

Ann Watson of Henri Bendel Likes Nili Lotan, Anna Sui, and Peter Som

From left: Nili Lotan, Anna Sui, Peter Som.Photos: WireImage, imaxtree.com, imaxtree.com

Throughout 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.

More: anna sui, henri bendel, peter som, spring 2008, Spring 2008 New York Fashion Week, Spring 2008 Women RTW