What’s in the Window
I worked in New York City for quite a few years and miss it terribly. The action, the hours, the people, the fashion, the drive, the arts and the energy all speak to my soul. I enjoyed every season there but especially the Winter Holidays. One of the places I worked at was EMI Records and we used to all gather next to the floor-to-ceiling windows to see the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center within the warmth of the building. Perfect view upon the tree, the ice rink and the streets. I didn’t appreciate how special those times were back then.
During the Holidays, many stores design their windows in an incredible manner. Having a different theme each year, the best of these is Bergdorf Goodman. It’s theatre mixed with fantasy mixed with cutting edge fashion mixed with über-creativity. In fact, it’s all summed up in this quote by David Hoey, Bergdorf’s Director of Visual Presentation: “We’re drawn to extremes here. Minimalism is great. Maximalism is, too. What we avoid is medium-ism.” Yes, please!
Take a peek at this year’s windows:
Windows at Bergdorf Goodman, photographed by Ricky Zehavi and John Cordes, details the best of a decade’s windows. It’s been named one of the best design books of the season by New York Magazine. You can’t help but be drawn into their dreamy, confection of a world. Even Tony Duquette inspired the 2007 windows. Here are some of the past windows:
The topiaries are macaroons!
In this short video, you can see David Hoey himself giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse for the 2009 season. I find all of them completely inspiring and completely original – artistry sui generis. I want what’s in the window! You?
Theresa Cheek
528 days ago
What a book this must be! I am dying over the photos you posted….all that blue and white tile….the purses!! The last shot is just amazing….putting this on my list to buy. Thanks Regina.
Barbara Rocha
528 days ago
I did window when I first started out. NOTHING like this! Thank you for sharing I believe I will be using the quote ?We?re drawn to extremes here. Minimalism is great. Minimalism is too. What we avoid is medium-ism.?
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Lynne Rutter
527 days ago
WOW!
MUST HAVE THIS BOOK NOW!!!!
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excuse me, i just lost it for a bit. nice post regina. thank you
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Pat McWhorter
527 days ago
I have admired the windows forever! Thanks for the in progress video. I am truly happy to have discovered this site.
steve shriver
527 days ago
YOwza!! thanks for the excellent post (as always!)
Sharon Leichsenring
522 days ago
Oh, Regina, you manage to make my day again. Thanks for the video trip. Loved it!
Regina
520 days ago
I think this is one of my fave posts that I’ve put together ever. So much fun to see varied bits and pieces of different arts come together.