{"id":6472,"date":"2014-01-20T12:54:48","date_gmt":"2014-01-20T16:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/hottopicsinsider\/?p=6472"},"modified":"2020-01-21T18:56:13","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T22:56:13","slug":"christmas-2013-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/hottopicsinsider\/2014\/01\/20\/christmas-2013-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas 2013 Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Jove: The Biz Buzz
\nAha weekly tidbits for the HT Insider<\/b><\/p>\n

Can you believe that Christmas is over and done with \u2013 kindly tell that to the people\u00a0 who still are lighting up the house and have deflated inflatable Frosty \u2019s and Santa\u2019s puddled on their lawns.\u00a0 Don\u2019t you always wonder how someone can come home over and over again and not notice the petrified wreath, the blown out bulbs, the downed deer, etc. as we approach Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile back to the business of fashion- did you do \u201cthe windows?\u201d You know you were supposed to… This is important fashionista holiday behavior, and a ritual that is so NYC.\u00a0 How would you like to live out there in Shopping Mall America and have no holiday windows to visit?\u00a0 This year, I did them twice, actually.<\/p>\n

If for any reason – illness or a trip to a fabulous location prevented you from walking Bloomie\u2019s to Barney\u2019s, and down 5th<\/sup>, we have some pictures here for you to see.\u00a0 A recap of Christmas just past.\u00a0 I am going to give Saks the \u201cThis is what Christmas d\u00e9cor\u00a0 and excitement should \u00a0be Award \u201c The light show on the outside of the building continues to amaze the crowds going to see \u00a0the tree right across the street at Radio City Music Hall. \u00a0The \u201cYeti\u201d story that unfolded as one moved from window to window was enchanting for children and yet, sophisticated enough to amuse adults. I read a snarky snipe early in December that alluded to the fact that Saks was playing it politically correct by dodging mentioning Christmas. Oh please, d. if you do, d. if you don\u2019t.\u00a0 The interior was tastefully stunning, a winter wonderland of branches and ice white lights and all those fabulous accessories. A first class execution inside and out.<\/p>\n

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Also notable \u2013 Bendel\u2019s crazy tea party and those fabulous Cartier cats, particularly the one perched on the side balcony.<\/p>\n

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Another new concept\u2013 you could get your picture taken on the outside of the Lord & Taylor 5th<\/sup> Ave.\u00a0 Flagship and have it sent back to you instantly as a text message. \u00a0The Christmas miracle is that as of New Year\u2019s it was still working and had not broken down.\u00a0 Hordes were lined up to do it. \u00a0A wonderful opportunity for customer engagement, and needless to say their windows are always so special and classic.\u00a0 It was a great contrast of old and new and as we have told you before, do not sell L & T short.\u00a0 Anyone out there a convert or L&T fan?<\/p>\n

\"JOAN<\/p>\n

The tourists were out in full force all over 5th<\/sup> and Madison by the way, and some of the tour books must recommend that it is important to be as rude as possible when in New York City, too bad about that\u2026.<\/p>\n

For those of you who did view the windows share your experiences with us, better to think about the visual merchandising \u00a0aspects of Christmas 2013 then concentrate on \u00a0the business figures, particularly for brick and mortar stores.<\/p>\n

Now that we are into the New Year, get yourself to Dover Street Market, Lexington and 30th<\/sup> St., 160 Lex. But don\u2019t look for any signs, look for a great old building and enter on 30th<\/sup> St. \u00a0It is one of those too cool to advertise its presence places!\u00a0 A Comme des Garcons temple to avant garde.\u00a0 We will share more tidbits about Dover Street with you next week.<\/p>\n

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