#NYCHolidayWindows: You Can Scatter My Ashes At Bergdorf’s Too

USA Scatter by Ashes at Bergdorfs retail New York City Holiday 2014 David Hoey Bergdorf Goodman

The King Cole Room at The St. Regis with mural by Mayfield Parrish

Tiffany’s Fifth Avenue window

Christian Louboutin for Louis Vuitton

Saks

Baz Dazzled entrance at Barneys

I went with my friend Michael to look at windows last Saturday night. We started with cocktails at The King Cole Room at The St. Regis, with that incredible Maxfield Parrish mural (above) The hotel was decorated beautifully for the holidays and we hit Saks (very beautiful too, 20s-inspired look, with throngs of tourists and piped in music) then we strolled up Fifth. Tiffany had miniature windows of windows –very expertly crafted and sweet, Louis Vuitton’s were simple and graphic and by the time we got to Barney’s we were a bit late to see the live performers, which really make them literally come alive, I would imagine…

Bergdorf Goodman in lights

…but Bergdorf’s windows, as usual are BE-yond. Their mastermind, David Hoey, has been doing them for 20+ years now and I know him about as long, as we once worked together doing sets for Q2, Barry Diller’s upscale shopping network of the early 90s. Ancient history. He’s a real orchestrator. They are amazing and this year based on the arts; Literature, Fine Art, Film, Architecture, Performing Arts, etc… the best way to know what goes creating them is to watch the very entertaining documentary, Scatter My Ashes At Bergdorf’s. It’s the MOST mythic of all American department stores and with an ultra-light touch, Matthew Miele explores not just the glamour, but the passion and craziness behind the daily creation of this luxury legend. Here’s the trailer. Watch. And if you are in NYC, don’t miss these windows… but already know that.