PartyLines- photographs by Patrick McMullan

Why are you going to Macy's in Queens for Fashion’s Night Out? “I intend to make as many stops as I can. But it seemed to me, since the mayor has so graciously agreed to be part of it, it was very important to him that it be inclusive, so that’s a great place to start.” —Anna Wintour

—Sienna Miller

Were you nervous about filming this at all? “I think I was afraid it would really interfere with what I do, with my job, and get in the way. So at first, I didn’t want to do it. And then when it became obvious that I was going to have to get involved, pushed into it ... I had a great time.” —Grace Coddington

—Renée Zellweger

Did you get any free clothes from your experience directing this film? “No, one doesn’t get clothes as a documentarian. But I learned a lot about the fashion industry, and I’m grateful for that.” —R. J. Cutler, Director

—Oscar de la Renta

—Carolina Herrera

How often does your mom, Anna Wintour, make fun of your clothes? “Last night! She was really mean! I was going on a date and she told me to change, but I didn’t listen.” —Bee Shaffer

—Donald Trump

—Donna Karan

What is your relationship like with Anna Wintour? “She’s like a godmother to me. She probably doesn’t know that, but I’ve adopted her as a godmother to me in fashion, because she’s the first one who took me to the shows in Paris.” —Sean "Diddy" Combs

—Phillip Lim

You worked at Vogue before becoming a designer. What's your most memorable experience? “I had many. I mean, I was there for seventeen years. I didn’t get the job that Anna got. I guess that was my most memorable experience.” —Vera Wang

—Peter Som

—Pablo Schreiber

What was your first Vogue experience like? “I went to see André Leon Talley with clothes and Isabella Blow was his assistant.” Were you terrified? “No, I was excited.” —Marc Jacobs

—Chanel Iman

Is it okay for Michelle Obama to wear shorts? “I’ve been wearing shorts all summer, so I think that’s quite all right.” —Jason Wu

—Georgina Chapman

—Karlie Kloss

Are you launching any new projects at Fashion Week? “We’re launching eyewear in October. I’m really excited, because I always lose eyewear. And, sadly, after 40, I need glasses.” —Tory Burch

—Richard Chai

—Emily DiDonato

Do the men in your life like your hair? “Everybody likes it. I got a new boyfriend.” —Cassie

—Cynthia Rowley

—Hilary Rhoda

What do you think of Michelle Obama wearing shorts? “I could care less. What a bore. How outrageous. I mean, if anybody should be able to wear shorts, she can wear shorts. I don’t wear shorts, but Michelle Obama can.” —Zac Posen