Above: Roopal Patel of Saks Fifth Avenue. Right: Linda Fargo of Bergdorf Goodman.
Every single morning, Linda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodman's senior vice president and women's fashion and store presentation director, swipes on the brightest shade of scarlet lipstick and selects an outfit for the day: something slightly surreal, artistically creative, or a little bit head-turning—maybe a huge, glittering bow headpiece; ruffled black cargo pants with a massive turquoise necklace; or a leopard-print suit. "I definitely believe you should always dress for yourself first," Fargo says. "But if I don't live this, then who's going to live it? At times, I need to represent Bergdorf's, and we need to walk the talk."
True tastemakers will tell you: Personal style is one thing that doesn't come instantly. It's molded, shaped, and curated over many years of careful (or reckless!) sartorial expression. So it makes sense that those who know the ins and outs of building a wardrobe best—namely, the buyers and executives of some of the biggest fashion retailers—have also become the shining street-style set. Think of them as walking billboards for the must-have items they represent—sometimes even driving the sales of specific pieces.
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