“Hugo Prince,” she said. “All grown up and wearing Stefano Beamer lace-up oxfords handcrafted out of camel skin.”

He shrugged good-naturedly. “I didn’t think Converse would work with the suit.”

“Those are nice shoes,” Grace commented. She looked at Bailey. “Hugo went to BIS with us. He was a senior when we were freshmen.”

Allegra nodded in Hugo’s direction, hoping she wasn’t blushing.

“And this is Ms. Wilkinson, Prince’s Department Store’s in-house tastemaker,” Grace said.

The woman gave Grace a smile before extending a gloved hand toward Allegra.

“Bailey,” the woman said warmly. “It’s nice to meet you.” She turned back to Hugo. “Let’s leave the ladies t...

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