As far as holiday window displays have gone this year, Bergdorf Goodman may take the Christmas cake for their design. Sure, it'll frighten children, and possibly even adults, but the holidays can be a scary time. Bergdorf's is just keepin' it real, kids. Wally G explains that the display is titled Calendar Girls; as for the aesthetic "David Hoey and his window design team drew inspiration for the theme from the dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History. The 58th Street windows, as well as those of the men's department across the street, featured fanciful anthropomorphistic depictions of leisure-time activities." more ›

Barney's went back in time a few decades, while Lord & Taylor kept it traditional, but what are other department stores choosing for their holiday window themes? The Macy's windows were unveiled last night, with all elements seeming to emanate the magic of Christmas! The AP notes that the company was going for "a behind-the-scenes look at the magical ways the elements of Christmas such as snow, stars, tinsel and ornaments are created." Take a look, and if you see any smaller scale holiday windows in your neighborhood, be sure to tag your Flickr photos with "Gothamist"! more ›

Earlier this month Barney's revealed their Simon Doonan-designed hippie holiday windows, marking the beginning of the annual tradition of department stores becoming adorned for the season. Shortly after Barney's, Lord & Taylor unveiled their typically detailed display (pictured), and unless you're a soulless Scrooge, their traditional take will likely make you feel as warm inside as a mug of Maker's-spiked egg nog. more ›

Early this morning Barneys New York unveiled its 2008 Holiday Windows, which are being called: "Peace & Love: Have a Hippie Holiday". The theme was chosen in honor of the peace sign's 50th anniversary, and style guru/creative director Simon Doonan is the man behind the 60's holiday vibe (which incidentally leaves out any political references). more ›

Two weeks ago, Lord & Taylor unveiled its holiday windows theme "Christmas is the Moment," based on the the five senses and the wonderful things people enjoy during the holidays. The country's oldest department store and also the first retailer to move to Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor was also the first to create Christmas windows for "pure delight." The flagship store at Fifth Avenue and 38th Street has a hydraulic lift system that... more ›