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."

Posted 09/09/08 in The Cut : Ask a Retailer

Tags: alexander wang, ask a retailer, bird, fashion show, new york fashion week, spring 2009, united bamboo, vena cava

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.

Posted 09/10/07 in The Cut : Ask a Retailer

Tags: ask a retailer, behnaz sarafpour, h fredriksson, phillip lim, spring 2008, Spring 2008 New York Fashion Week, Spring 2008 Women RTW, united bamboo

Wear Sexy Like a Glove

Fall's key looks may be ladylike, but the accessories are anything but. Designers are adding edge to the sweetest of frocks with leather and vinyl elbow-length gloves. The bondage look popped up at Jill Stuart in shiny black and United Bamboo in a metallic pewter worn with a cropped jacket. Carolina Herrera paired her gloves with a black dress. And the grandmaster of trends, Marc Jacobs, sent gloves out in red and gray, as well as solid black, yellow, green, and gray. Whips sold separately.

Posted 02/07/07 in The Cut : Three Is a Trend

Tags: carolina herrera, fall 2007, Fall 2007 New York Fashion Week, Fall 2007 Women RTW, gloves, jill stuart, marc jacobs, Three Is a Trend, trends, united bamboo

Waistlines: Going Up

Your panties may be pretty, but next season they're going undercover. Designers are hiking waistlines practically up to the neck. Rachel Roy offered belted ivory silk skirts while Verrier's ruffled number stopped just short of the ribs. United Bamboo's sailor-buttoned black skirt aims high but has a loose fit, so you can breathe even though you're covered up.

Posted 09/10/06 in The Cut : Three Is a Trend

Tags: designers, rachel roy, spring 2007, Spring 2007 New York Fashion Week, Spring 2007 Women RTW, Three Is a Trend, trends, united bamboo, verrier