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We’re taking a break and wish you all Happy Holidays! We will be back with a fresh look at new deliveries across New York’s retail landscape – January 2nd 2010.
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‘Blues’ have been a winning story this Holiday season and work best worn tonally back with indigo denim. Add red for an updated ‘All American’ look – in plaids, stripes and novelty sweater knits – and the Holiday season will be sure to be a great success.
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The most spectacular windows this Holiday season can be seen at Bergdorf Goodman. The sheer power of this extravaganza can only be truly felt as one gazes from 5th Ave trying to soak up every little detail. Maximalism at it’s very best – this ‘Compendium of Curiosities’ – features an array of fabulous designer fashions [...]

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In an interactive display, you can write – and send – a letter to Santa! Watch your letter get sorted by the elves, grow wings and fly, get caught in a whirlpool of mail – and then finally land in Santa’s lap.   That’s one way to ensure that Santa get’s your list of Holiday ‘Must [...]

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Using stills from their latest advertising campaign, Gap turns up the volume and shouts out – PLAID – this Holiday season. Add to that a heavy dose of red and you will surely get the message – plaids and red – are key to a successful Holiday season.
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Trapper’s caps are one item that has slowly made it’s way into the wardrobes of stylish women everywhere. As the eye has adjusted – common sense prevails – and out come these eccentric styles designed to give the wearer maximum warmth. In a range of plaid designs, quilted looks, shearlings and fur – trapper’s caps [...]

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Interesting to note that two of the hottest denim brands have gone the same route – and painted their windows. But the results couldn’t be more different! A winter wonderland landscape covers 7 For All Mankind on Lower 5th Ave while digital snowflakes appear at Diesel. Inexpensive, yet highly effective – painted windows prove to [...]

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The most beautiful windows – small in scale – and so intricate and detailed in design – can be seen at Tiffany & Co where fairy tales are interpreted in cut out paper that resembles lace. Of course, the addition of the most beautiful diamonds in whimsical brooches certainly helps! One can’t help but ask [...]

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‘JEGGINGS’- a hybrid of the denim jean and leggings – are the surprise hit key item of the season – and they are the ideal item to tuck into best selling boots! Across the premium denim category from brands like Joe’s Jeans, AG, 7 For All Mankind, Current/Elliot and J Brand – ‘JEGGINGS’ are turning [...]

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A simple idea that has great effect is seen at Club Monaco. Paint your back wall with blackboard paint and use white chalk to create artistic renderings of Christmas packages stacked up high. Simple, inexpensive, creative and extremely effective!
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