PartyLines- photographs by Patrick McMullan

What shows will you go to? “No shows. I wish my colleagues good luck, but I finished in January and have so many other things to do!” —Valentino Garavani

—Renée Cascarina

You just peed in a Port-a-Potty! “There was no toilet paper. I got a paper towel and even left half of it for the girl after me.” —Liv Tyler

—Mary J. Blige

Will shows start on time this year? “The term ‘fashionably late’ probably started with the fashion industry.” —Liz Lange

—Katie Lee Joel

—Yigal Azrouël

What do you think about the Project Runway contestant saying ‘licious’ all the time? “It’s a little annoying. He’s trying to be famous. I wish his clothes were a little bit better to back it up.” —Christian Siriano

—Dominique Swain

Tina Fey sort of looks like Sarah Palin, huh? “I don't think she looks as much like her as everyone else is saying.” —Katrina Bowden

—Alan Cumming

What did you think of Tyra as Michelle Obama in the Bazaar spread? “It was unusual. Tyra looks like she should be president.” —Nigel Barker

—Jill and Bobby Zarin

Diane Von Furstenberg asked everyone to be on time this year. “I’m always on time.” —Rachel Zoe

—Alex McCord

What trends are you excited about? “Hats! Big bows! I'm glad everyone is covered up and looking like ladies again.” —Vivica A. Fox

—Simon Van Kempen

You’re going to be in Avenue Q. What’s the best part? “The puppet sex. And my solo.” —Christy Carlson Romano