In our March issue, Kristen Bateman profiles some of the women in retail who are driving not just street-style interest, but sales with their photogenic wardrobes. And since no one knows more about shopping smart than this quartet, she made sure to ask all four subjects what they have their eyes on for spring. Let their picks guide you to your own slideshow-worthy wardrobe this season.
Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman
“I’m kind of fixated on that skant at Bottega,” says the store’s senior vice president and women’s fashion and store presentation director, referring to the hybrid skirt-pant style. “It’s a classic, but it’s been twisted out. I always need a little bit of something that feels like a fantasy.” Speaking of fantasies, she can’t get enough of the avant-garde creations of Sacai and Junya Watanabe. And one staple piece is always in her arsenal: “I’ve got a black turtleneck under my leopard suit today.”
Gabriela Hearst Costa Cashmere Turtleneck
Junya Watanabe Double Face Silk Cotton Pants
Bottega Veneta Wool Subtle Stripe Skirt Trousers
April Hennig, Moda Operandi
“Bohemian style isn’t going anywhere and it’s just picking up momentum,” Moda’s chief merchandising and marketing officer says. “So I’m excited to embrace a bit more of my bohemian side, with Chloé being the anchor designer in that.” She’s also a fan of Proenza Schouler’s nautical stripes and Victoria Beckham’s puff-sleeved bomber jacket.
Victoria Beckham Dolman-Sleeve Leather Top
Proenza Schouler Yves Striped Fringed Cotton Knit Maxi Dress
Chloé Cropped Tiered Lace Top
Roopal Patel, Saks Fifth Avenue
Khaite is “a staple in my closet,” says the department store’s senior vice president and fashion director. She’s also eyeing pieces from Loewe, Chloé, Prada, and Saint Laurent.
Khaite Hewit Leather Zip-Up Jacket
Loewe Hatched Wool-Blend Blazer
Prada Women’s Suede Safari Jacket
Tiffany Hsu, MyTheresa
“I basically want to dress like Patrick Bateman,” jokes the site’s chief buying officer, who’s drawn to the oversized coats and suiting we saw on the runway. And she is zeroing in on bubble skirts, which she sees as the evolution of summer’s microshorts craze.
Alaïa Cotton-Blend Poplin Miniskirt
