Posts filed under “On the Street”
Window Dressing
Scene: Windows all dressed up on Fifth and Madison Avenues, and in between. The allure of a vision in a window, reflected. Proenza Schouler at Saks Fifth Avenue, above. Notable window dressers: Simon Doonan of Barneys. David Hooey of Bergdorf Goodman. Gene Moore was a leading 20th century window dresser who joined Tiffany & Company in 1955. Danuta Ryder formerly of Henri Bendel. And […]
Spring Up
Scene: Spring’s chill, light layering, and swing temperatures. Trench coats, jackets, sweaters, and coats. Brights and neutrals. Platinum, charcoal, tones of goldenrod, a range of caramel tints, lime to forest green, yellow and purple. Pretty in pink, black and blue, black on black. Classic and not. Sheer white and black leather. Solids, prints, stripes, and breezy […]
Flower Power
Scene: Spring, Easter, and Passover. Happy!
Uptown Winter
Scene: Texture, suede, and very tall boots. Grey flatters, black, and white too. Black on black. Color blocking, patterns, and stripes. Quilted coats and fur. Classics and out of bounds. Pink and blue. Tones of browns, military greens, and pops of color. Rich maroon, deep red, and touches of brights. Slim, leggings, and tights. Warm volume. Hats, caps, bags, and kicks. […]
Downtown Winter
Scene: Shades of browns, greens, and blues. Always a mix of black, white, and grey. Touches of primary colors, pink, magenta mauve, and orange. Vintage pieces mixed with new. Tartan, plaid, and leopard print too. Conventional and fresh assymetical patterns. Updated camo, and florals. Faux fur, sherling, and fur. Extra long sleeves, puff jackets, and black leather. Hoods and hoodies. […]