New York Holiday Windows Revealed!

“I am constantly amazed with the creativity and talent of the Saks Fifth Avenue team,” commented Marc Metrick, President, Saks Fifth Avenue. “Utilizing new technology and with a fresh take on the winter wonderland concept, Saks Fifth Avenue has created something legendary with The Winter Palace.”

Bergdorf Goodman has unveiled their holiday windows (on Nov 16th ) and this year they’re as magical as ever—featuring Swarovski crystals in a theme of ” Brilliant Holiday”. By the way, Swarovski’s celebrating 120 years of sparkle with  a book published by Rizzoli. Each window illustrates a differetnt facet of the theme as in The Crown Jewels, The Treasure Chest, The Crystal Caven all depicting a dream-like netherwold that rivals movies like The Lord of the Rings but with “of the moment’ fashion from designers like Naeen Khan and Johnson Hartig of Libertine adn CD Greene.

“This festive collaboration with Bergdorf Goodman is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season and to round off an incredible year celebrating Swarovski’s 120th anniversary,” said Nadja Swarovski, Member of the Swarovski Executive Board.

Further east at Bloomingdales they were partying last night for the grand reveal of their Christmas spirit. The retailer joined forces with world renowned florist Jeff Leatham to create five holiday window displays centered on the interpretation of the holidays through the senses. Each window illustrates how the five senses shape the holiday experience through sound, sight, touch, smell, and taste in Leatham’s signature modern yet playful manner.Jane Krakowski and Queen Latifa arrived for the festivities along with a marching band costumed to look like toy soldiers.

Currently Leatham is the artistic director for the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris and is known for his floral installations that are often compared to contemporary.