Closet case: Julie Macklowe, founder of Vbeauté

Julie Macklowe, founder of skin-care company Vbeauté, regularly attends fashion- and art-related galas such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute ball. For such occasions, the entrepreneur collects ball gowns from high-end designers, including Oscar de la Renta, Alexander McQueen and Carolina Herrera. Her jaw-dropping closets also boast an extensive array of Hermès bags, Christian Louboutin shoes and Chanel blazers.

Her favorite NYC stores

Bergdorf Goodman 754 Fifth Ave at 58th St (212-753-7300, bergdorfgoodman.com)
“It has a very boutiquey feel, but you can get everything in one place,” says Macklowe, who is also a fan of the legendary department store’s personal shoppers (she uses Kayon Williams in the Chanel department). “I met her years ago and I think she’s got great style. There’s usually a piece I want—I rip a lot of stuff out of magazines—so if I see something, I’ll e-mail her.”

Rag & Bone Locations throughout the city; visit rag-bone.com
When it comes to causal clothing, this British-inflected label is a go-to for Macklowe. “It’s just very easy to wear,” she says. “I have a lot of its T-shirts, and I think the jeans are terrific.”

Madame Paulette 1255 Second Ave between 65th and 66th Sts (212-838-6827, madamepaulette.com)
Macklowe admits she usually doesn’t get her ball gowns dry-cleaned “unless it’s a disaster, since it ruins them and isn’t needed after one wearing.” On the rare occasion that one requires tending, she entrusts her dresses to this high-end cleaning company. “They preserved my wedding gown, and I guess old habits die hard,” she explains.

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