bergdorf goodman holiday windows part ii
hi gang! my last day in the city before heading out for christmas in the country with mom and dad. i wanted to post the rest of the bg pics cause well, i’m possessed i guess!
hope you get a kick out of them, this store really is pure magic
these windows are aound 3 sides of the building
each side had a theme
i know MA’s window was yesterday but the monkeys and details are so cute!
the inside of the store is a marvel too, from top to bottom
i loved lots of things but wanted this book the most! maybe next year :)
welp, that about does it! if you’ve spoken to me in the past day or two, sorry i’ve been grouchy, the weather really affects me, i sure see that now :)
ps i’m coming to visit! xoc
pss
found this on utube. it’s last year’s designs inspired by Tony Duquette and gives a little insight as to what goes on behind the scenes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2vfTpZjRnc
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Marsha Harris Scott replied:
You have given us all a wonderful gift with these beautiful photographs. I love everything about BG & would have missed these windows this year…they are always a work of art, & each time we are amazed they outdid themselves. Nowhere is it this beautiful! I will send your pics to all my girlfriends…so much better than a regular Christmas card, right? Merci Beaucoup
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December 21, 2008 at 2:36 am. Permalink.
Joy replied:
This is SO one of the reasons I must visit NY at Christmas!
p.s. I live in cold Canada – that must be why I am grouchy ALL THE TIME.
;)
Joy
xo
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December 21, 2008 at 3:49 am. Permalink.
Judith replied:
*Sigh* like a dream!!!! I love the tree best, I thnk, no wait I love the White macaron topiaries in the MA window, Oh hell! I like it all! I can’t decide, what imagination & whimsy! Thanks for sharing. I’ve never seen the inside, it’s stunning!
Much Love!
Judith~
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December 21, 2008 at 4:56 am. Permalink.
Visual Vamp replied:
I just posted two photos a friend sent me of these windows! If you don’t mind, I’m going to add a link to your post, because you have taken the best photos. Thanks for sharing them.
Merry Christmas!
xo xo
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December 21, 2008 at 5:30 am. Permalink.
lisa replied:
I saw the windows last weekend and your photos captured their beauty and opulence. A friend remarked that she was surprised BG went all out this year, I for one was greatful, it is nice to stare and dream a bit. We all need a little fantasy in our lives! Did you catch Cartier when you were out? They looked amazing too!
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December 21, 2008 at 12:18 pm. Permalink.
Vicki replied:
I have been to Paris and Rome but NEVER to New York…it is on my list after seeing these beautiful pictures. Thanks Claudia!!!!
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December 21, 2008 at 1:33 pm. Permalink.
Michele replied:
Those windows are fantastical and dreamlike. I can’t believe them! And I never would have seen them if you hadn’t shared. Thank you SO much! Do you know who designs them?
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December 21, 2008 at 4:21 pm. Permalink.
Luphia replied:
the winter wonderland continues! the inside too, wow! looks spectacular!
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December 21, 2008 at 5:33 pm. Permalink.
Kelli replied:
C,
I love the 1st and 2nd shots of MA’s windows along with the 1st indoor shot! Such a delectable store!
Thanks for sharing more Christmas cheer with us from the Big Apple. I hope that you enjoy your time in the countryside and Joyeux Noel!
K
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December 21, 2008 at 5:45 pm. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
bergdorf’s designers go all out every month on the windows, yet they’re relatively unknown, at least to me. i wonder whether there’s a book documenting them. i just checked u tube and found the video above. i’m super happy to share them and that you had fun with them was a major cherry on top for me! i didn’t get to cartier but saw lord and taylor, macy’s and henri bendel, but none came close to BG!
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December 21, 2008 at 7:25 pm. Permalink.
Fifi Flowers replied:
AMAZING windows! I MUST get to NYC for Christmas one of these years! Ooooh how wonderful to tour all of the store windows! ENJOY the holiday season adn the first day of Winter! Fifi
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December 21, 2008 at 8:45 pm. Permalink.
Isabel ~ Maison Douce replied:
I am in absolute awe at how bwautiful these windows are…!! Purely magical!!! Thank you so much for sharing, what a treat!
Isabel
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December 21, 2008 at 9:32 pm. Permalink.
ingela Boström replied:
What magic windows, I am sighing with pleasures on my side of the Atlantic.
You have the prettiest little kittie, so cute…..
Have the best of holidays,
Ingela
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December 21, 2008 at 11:17 pm. Permalink.
Angela May replied:
WOW! You nailed it on beauty of the holidays with these pictures of Bergdorf’s windows!!
I was thrilled you shared these! No one captures the “real deal” quite like you, Claudia!!
Merry Christmas,
Angela
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December 21, 2008 at 11:54 pm. Permalink.
kenju replied:
They are just fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
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December 22, 2008 at 1:28 am. Permalink.
marvystone replied:
Thanks for posting these!
I’m on the other side of the world, so it is great to see a little magic and a wintery christmas.
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December 22, 2008 at 1:48 am. Permalink.
Queen of Tarte replied:
To me…this is the magic of Christmas. The time and effort that goes into the decorations whether at home, in the park or in a window…simply stunning. Happy Holidays..Cindy
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December 22, 2008 at 2:37 am. Permalink.
Charlie replied:
WOW! They have outdone themselves this year not just with the window display but I also love all the lights and glitter of the interior.
PS-Claudia, Have a wonderful time in New York and Happy Holidays!
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December 22, 2008 at 6:47 pm. Permalink.
petunia replied:
Oh, Claudia! Thank you so much for these pictures. The store windows were always my favorite part of going into the City at Christmas time. I can hear all the Santas ringing their bells and feel the cold air! Ah yes, it is finally Christmas time.
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December 22, 2008 at 7:27 pm. Permalink.
Demetrios Argyropoulos replied:
Hi Claudia-
I’m part of the team that does the windows here at Bergdorf and we loved your pics and all the commentary. Thanks for coming and thanks for sharing!
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December 22, 2008 at 7:32 pm. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
Hi Demetrios, thank you so much for writing, what a great surprise! As you can see you’ve captivated us all this year! I know we’d all love to see a compilation of your displays, both holiday and throughout the year. Is there anywhere all this beauty is documented or is it like a dream you’re lucky enough to remember?
Thanks for making NY so beautiful and miraculous!
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December 22, 2008 at 9:45 pm. Permalink.
Di Overton replied:
I have just heard the world weather report and I hear the US has big winter storms. Curl up with a cup of Chocolat and enjoy a very beautiful Christmas.
Love
Di
xx
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December 23, 2008 at 8:11 am. Permalink.
Paul replied:
What a beautiful series of photos, Claudia! The color temperature is perfect on the window shots. Great job.
Enjoy your holidays!
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December 23, 2008 at 4:10 pm. Permalink.
Lisa & Alfie replied:
I am so thrilled to see someone did something beautiful to help us escape a little this season. Their windows are just fabulous and I think you need to make a monthly trip to document them for us until we find out about that book! Merriest of Holidays Claudia!
Lisa & Alfie
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December 23, 2008 at 6:13 pm. Permalink.
The Deco Detective replied:
O…M…G… Words fail me. I’m so saving this for next Christmas as an inspiration (although my holiday decoration budget might be just a teensy bit smaller than BG’s). Boyfriend, be afraid. Be very afraid…
Happy Holidays Claudia, hope the weather will improve!
Hugs,
Trudi
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December 23, 2008 at 8:47 pm. Permalink.
Gina @ Six in the Country replied:
Breathtaking!
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December 23, 2008 at 9:02 pm. Permalink.
Melissa Lewis - Off The Wall replied:
Claudia, these windows are fabulous. I have been to NY twice, but would love to go around Christmas time. Especially to see the famous windows!!!! I do the windows and visuals for JCrew here in Memphis, on a MUCH smaller scale, so I am so interested in this. So detailed and so magical!
Thanks for this wonderful tour!!!!!
Oh yeah, Merry Christmas dear:)
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December 23, 2008 at 9:43 pm. Permalink.
theparisapartment replied:
i’d love to travel to document the windows each month, that sounds like a plan! i’m just thrilled you loved them so much too!
this note came from Demetrious about the books on the windows:
Hi
Well the Bergdorf Goodman website posts a few pictures a year, but
they’re a little hard to find on the website! There was a book a few years
back published by Assouline called “Dreams Through the Glass”, but it was
mainly earlier windows from when Linda Fargo was the window director (It is
now David Hoey and Linda is VP Visual and Fashion Director). It’s out of
print but they can be found on Amazon usually. I like flickr for finding
good pics of the windows, because someone is always snapping good pics and
posting them! And of course we love to see what the bloggers are saying!
Keep it up!
that was a really fun note to get. if you blogging sleuths see the book let me know!
on another note, i keep meaning to come visit you all but i’m with my parents for a few days and between the baking and the shopping, wrapping and visitors, i’m exhausted! happy holidays and i’ll be over soon i hope!
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December 24, 2008 at 12:16 am. Permalink.
Terri replied:
Oh my goodness, that is utterly exquisite! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this. It is surreal, but JUST THIS MORNING as I was taking the train into work, we passed by one of the department stores downtown and I noticed how boring their windows were. It made me think back to living in Montreal where some of the department stores took some pride in creating a beautiful window – nothing like NYC of course, but at least creative and pretty. I actually started thinking how nice it would be to visit NYC (or other big american city) for Christmas some time, just to see the windows and all the decorating glory. So imagine my surprise to come across this post! Thanks SO much!
Merry Christmas and have fun!
xo Terri
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December 24, 2008 at 1:43 am. Permalink.
Marie Antionette replied:
You are right,pure magic.Those windows are to die for.I love the winding stairs around the tree the best.The splendor of it all.Thank you for sharing this amazing scenery.I wish you a very Merry Christmas Hugs Marie Antionette
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December 24, 2008 at 2:11 am. Permalink.
angela replied:
Wow…those are absolutely breathtaking!
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December 24, 2008 at 4:25 am. Permalink.
Pamela replied:
Sheer magic! I think I could live in the world within these windows.
Best wishes for a most Happy Christmas in the country!
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December 24, 2008 at 6:41 am. Permalink.
Michelle replied:
These windows are amazing! My girlfriend just came back from NY…I was so jealous. One day I will get there during Christmas. In the meantime have a wonderful holiday season and I look forward to more of your blogging in the New Year!!
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December 24, 2008 at 6:47 am. Permalink.
kayellen replied:
Oh Claudia,
I loved every single window!!!Always wanted decorate and design window displays in NY!!! One can dream!…..Wonderful!
Amazing detail!!!
Hope to visit NY next year and gaze at every single store window!!!
Merry Christmas to you to! So glad I joined in the blogging world! Such a blessing to have met you this year!
Thanks for stopping by to see my Travel Tree:)
Warm hugs coming your way!
K
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December 24, 2008 at 7:25 am. Permalink.
Chessa replied:
Aren’t the windows fabulous? I love them. It’s too bad that it’s raining here:(
Thanks for sharing these and for your comment last night…and for the link! Merry Christmas!
:)
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December 24, 2008 at 4:04 pm. Permalink.
Laura Ingalls Gunn replied:
May you enjoy a blessed and peaceful Christmas! Create some magical memories.
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December 24, 2008 at 5:58 pm. Permalink.
addison replied:
you always have gorgeous photos!!!
happy holidays!!
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December 24, 2008 at 6:35 pm. Permalink.
Virginia Smith replied:
I made a special trip to New York last year to see the Tony Duquette windows…the first time I’d ever seen their special holiday windows in person. I met Tony Duquette in the 70’s (although I didn’t know who he was at the time) when I did window displays for the antiques business in L.A. and later knew some of his antique dealer friends who were quirky and inspiring.
The talent that goes into these temporary works of art as well as the brilliant marketing scheme behind it can inspire interior design, party themes, weddings, color schemes, every kind of creative endeavor. Thanks for sharing this years windows. I am again inspired!
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December 26, 2008 at 7:04 am. Permalink.
sonia roselli replied:
OMG! I LOVE THE WINDOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am gonna put this on my facebook page!!!!
It’s nice to see BD still taking the time to do beautiful windows, even when the economy stinks!!!
xox
SOnia
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December 27, 2008 at 10:16 pm. Permalink.
Liisa replied:
WOW! Amazing window displays! Thanks for sharing!!
Merry Christmas and a Happy 2009!
Liisa
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December 28, 2008 at 9:01 pm. Permalink.
Sparrow replied:
Hi Claudia,
First of all , thanks for sharing the pics you took. I was speechelss to find them as they are really nice and I was so upset that mine hadn’t come out very well at all.
I have the book Demetrious mentioned as I have been obsessed with the windows for years and bought it as soon as it came out. You can still find it in places like this:
http://search.a1books.com/cgi-bin/mktSearch?act=showDesc&code=gbase&rel=1&ITEM_CODE=2843235227
but the price has gone up quite a bit!
Thanks again, I love your blog and check it often!
Sparrow
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December 30, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Permalink.
Carolyn Green replied:
What wonderful window displays ~ looks magical!
A visit to New York at Christmas time would be a lovely thing to do.
Hugs
Carolyn
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January 2, 2009 at 4:22 am. Permalink.
SHERIDAN replied:
H i ! / Bonjour!
As a Visual person myself who’s been specializing in Windows…I have to Thankyou for your Bergdorf Christmas present. For the first time since moving out of NYC I was not able to visit Manhattan for the Holidays and
missed seeing the windows. But, thanks to you I was able to see what everyone has been talking about. Hope you can continue to keep showing us the Holiday Windows of Bergdorf.
THANKS! Have a HAPPY, HEALTHY, and FINE 2 0 0 9 !
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