The holiday windows are back, and we dropped by last week to see what department store has the best display this year. With Barneys going Gaga for the holiday season, and Bergdorf Goodman getting wild with a “Carnival of the Animals” theme—those two were tops in our book. Meanwhile, over at Bloomingdale's, a penguin in shades was the high point—try harder next year, Bloomie's.
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Photos: Who Has The Best Holiday Window Display This Year?
The Fur Flies Outside Bloomingdales!
Yesterday at an anti-fur protest outside of Bloomingdales on 59st and Lexington Avenue there was, unshockingly, a clash between an anti-fur protester and a Bloomingdales shopper. This allegedly lead to both of them being arrested, according to a reader who sent along these photos. We're waiting for confirmation and more details from the NYPD, but for now the Humane Society of the U.S., who in the past has called the store out for mislabeling fur, has told us they are unaware of this protest or any arrests surrounding it.
The Holiday Windows Are Here
The department stores recently unveiled their holiday windows, and our photographer Katie Sokoler dropped by the big ones, including the Saks unveiling (which was a whole big production that Patti LaBelle performed at—video below); click through to check them all out. A few notes on the displays: Bloomingdale's also had a performance to celebrate theirs, but they put John Legend in the window—so perhaps trapping celebrity performers in confined glass areas is the future look of Christmas. But it looks like despite that forward-thinking design tactic, Barneys outdid everyone once again. This year they created visually stunning, dark world with inspiration courtesy of the foodie culture. For more, check out WNYC's analysis of the windows, here.
Bedbugs Strike Department Stores, Schools, EVERYWHERE!
In time for the fall season, bedbugs are at New York City's department stores (checking out the new fashions) and schools (hitting the books, natch)!! Apparently Bloomingdale's had at least one bedbug on premises—the store says it was removed, it's not widespread and bedbug dogs have been checking out the store—and we just received a memo (see picture above) that Macy's sent to its employees!
Eat Cetera: Beer with Burke, Brunch with Spot, Help the Gulf with Ice Cream
Click through on the images for info on a last-minute beer dinner tonight with Chef David Burke at Bloomingdale's, details about the new weekend brunch service at Spot Dessert Bar, and the "Tar Ball" ice cream that's being scooped out for the Gulf wildlife.
Video: NYC Stores Caught Mislabeling Fur
Fashion Week is in full effect and The Humane Society of the United States is watching out for our furry friends, as usual. This morning the organization led a press conference with NY State Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal following an investigation that uncovered some big NYC retailers selling unlabeled fur-trimmed garments in violation of state law (which requires that all apparel with real or fake fur be labeled as such, giving shoppers access to product information). All the big names were on their list, including Bloomingdale’s, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. Footage of the investigation shows what may happen to confused customers:
9-Year-Old Braves the Subway System Alone
One New York mother decided to let her 9-year-old son fend for himself in the city, and that mom would be NY Sun columnist Lenore Skenazy. In today's Sun, she gives the the play-by-play.
Saleswoman's Shopping Spree at Bloomie's Ends in Arrest
'Tis the season to...steal from your workplace? The NY Sun reports that the Manhattan district attorney's office is prosecuting a case against a Bloomingdale's employee who created bogus gift cards.
The complaint says Jennifer Ng, a 22-year-old Queens resident, cheated the East Side store out of $34,515 during the nearly month-long scam.more ›
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