1.   As the clothes hit the runway, Donatella was very much in control, with a strong debut collection of steamy, sexy looks.

2.   Ms. Karan designs clothes for city, beach or ski slopes, wherever a woman happens to be in November or December, when the clothes hit the stores.

3.   The makeup that gave models an opalescent glow at some shows last week will be available when the spring clothes hit the stores.

4.   The minute they walk in the door, the clothes hit the floor and the refrigerator door opens to the eternal expectation that it will always be full.

5.   Buyers assure that the nude look will be cleaned-up before the clothes hit the stores.

6.   No word on when the clothes might hit stores.