Lady: The worst part is I can't wear the Cartier one because the wrist strap gives me a rash.

Old dudeitor: You goin' to that thing tonight? Young dudeitor: What thing? Old dudeitor: Ah, guess not.

[Guy walks into elevator wearing "Legalize Gay" t-shirt] Teen Voguer: That shirt is so two months ago.

Girl #1: There should be an elevator that only goes to Vogue. Just up to the 12th floor and back down. Girl #2: totally.

Girl #1: Hello lovely, good morning! Girl #2: Good morning. Girl #1: I love that dress. Girl #2: Thanks! I want your shoes.

Conde Elevator. How about: Girl #1: Hiii, how are you honey? Girl #2: fineee Girl #2 (3 secs later): This girl is such a bitch

Girl #1: Ewwww it smells like McDonald's in here.

[Elevator on the ground level.] Lady: Is this going up?

Girl #1: She's making me run a million errands this afternoon. Girl #2: Oooh, will you bring me an iced coffee on your way back?

Vogue Asst & AW in packed elevator. VA: Blah blah Duke & Duchess of Windsor-- AW: Cambridge. Duke & Duchess of CAMBRIDGE. VA: I'm sorry.

Girl: Omigod I love your dress so much I wish there was a ‘like’ button I could press.

[Girl holding brownie abashedly in elevator] Male coworker: I'm not judging you.

Summer Intern: My driver had SUCH a bad attitude. I was like, "don't complain to me, I didn't eat lunch either! You think I eat clothes?"

Linen Blazer: There's nothing going on this weekend. Corduroy Blazer: I'm actually doing a reading on Saturday. LB: Cool. Good for you, man.

Girl or Guy #1 [in elevator alone]: This got really crazy. Love my job. Better stop. #sorry

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