39 Stylish People on How They Shop Now Inline

  • Carine Roitfeld shopping tips
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    Carine Roitfeld

    Occupation: Editor in chief, CR Fashion Book; global fashion director, Harper s Bazaar; stylist

    What was the last thing you bought and why?
    A top "marinière" to go to Karl [Lagerfeld s] party, the boat party in NYC! The one I was hosting with Stephen Gan, Amanda Harlech, and Sébastien Jondeau for Karl…But unfortunately I had to cancel my trip.

    Is that symptomatic of how you normally shop?
    Usually never!

    Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?
    Stores! I have never shopped online…

  • Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez shopping tips
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    Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez

    Jack McCollough

    Occupation: Designer, Proenza Schouler

    What was the last thing you bought and why?
    I just got these Nikes—I know, they re so new! [pointing to shoes] A little rainbow moment?

    Is that symptomatic of how you normally shop?
    Whenever [Lazaro and I] go shopping at the same time, though, we always go separately so we don t get the same thing. We always come back, and we bought the same thing. [laughs]

    Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?
    I buy most stuff online these days, actually—I would say 90 percent. I ve actually never liked shopping, like going to stores, trying things on. I always thought it was a drag. I love online shopping, and now you can order a bunch of things, and even if you re not sure about the size, order both sizes and they make it so easy to just ship it right back when you re done. [I shop at places] like Mr Porter, Barneys, and then little skateboarding shops and Nike, sneaker websites. I love all that stuff.

    Lazaro Hernandez

    Occupation: Designer, Proenza Schouler

    Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?
    I m really old school. I still go to Barneys and go up and down the floors and see what s out there and just shop. I like going with my friend—I have a good friend that we always go together, every couple of months, and we just kind of shop and try clothes on. [I buy] whatever fits and looks good.

  • Linda Fargo shopping tips
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    Linda Fargo

    Occupation: Senior vice president, Bergdorf Goodman

    What was the last thing you bought and why?
    I recently went on a mini shopping spree. Everything I bought was bohemian! A mini wardrobe of fringe, embroideries, and ikats. Pieces from Talitha, Figue, and Isabel Marant. I m quite caught up in this escapist and romantic trend.

    Is that symptomatic of how you normally shop?
    I tend to shop for a specific need—in this case, an upcoming beach getaway—but that always leads to so much more. I start shopping for the season ahead.

    Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?
    Hello?! In-store and Bergdorf s, of course!

  • Jenny Shimizu shopping tips
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    Jenny Shimizu

    Occupation: Model agent and model

    What was the last thing you bought and why?
    Vintage Vivienne Westwood earrings and a pair of Minna Parikka flats. These were bought for my wife for a "spring has sprung" seasonal weather change gift. Air Jordan Super.Fly 3 s for myself, because my b-ball league has started again—yes!

    Is that symptomatic of how you normally shop?
    Yes, I m seasonal, practical, and always have an eye out for "unobtanium" that will make us both smile.

    Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?
    Online. It is direct and to the point.

  • Caroline Issa shopping tips
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    Caroline Issa

    Occupation: Chief executive and fashion director, Tank

    What was the last thing you bought and why?
    A Sacai bomber jacket when I was in Tokyo a few weeks ago. I had seen the bomber jacket at the show and then on a few women during the shows, and it looked amazing. So when I found myself in Sacai s hometown, I made a beeline to their shop and was relieved to find it, though not in my first choice color. Didn t matter—I snapped it up, plus a few other things.

    Is that symptomatic of how you normally shop?
    I love tourism shopping: buying fashion pieces usually in the brand s hometown—e.g., Dior in Paris, Jason Wu in NYC—on a trip that will remind me of that time and link my piece of clothing to a memory. But I do also love to browse online, then see it and feel it in the stores.

    Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?
    I love both. I still love going into shops and browsing, and I love researching online what s new and available, and if on a whim or urgently needed, I will definitely shop online!