New York is synonymous with shopping. I took advantage of a fine day to walk the streets to see the spring offerings. Come for a walk with me from Soho to Madison Ave and a few places in between.
Each window in this Soho shop had a different coloured chameleon…possibly more interesting than the clothes.
The Prada shop in Soho is amazing for its design as well as for the clothes.
I think skateboarders would have fun here.
Bottega Veneta is always a favourite.
Bulgari has decorated for the Year of the Snake.
Bergdorf Goodman windows are always works of art. Books are the theme at the moment.
The detail in this Alexander McQueen dress was exquisite.
Animal Farm was the next theme.
The next window was still being assembled…Alice in Wonderland perhaps?
The next group of photos were taken in Madison Ave. I am sorry about the reflection in some…but sometimes I think it is fun to see New York reflected.
Barneys menswear is wonderful. The main windows were fabulous, but they involved movement and video screens and I couldn’t photograph them successfully.
Pucci liked the snake theme as well.
The Ralph Lauren stores on 72nd and Madison are spectacular.
The next photo is for you Di…I know how you love Ralph…and these sleeves are you.
The pretty red and white dress is Oscar de la Renta, the 2 above I can’t remember. The next 3 are Etro.
Moschino is next.
Alexander McQueen again.
Dianne Von Furstenberg.
Shoes and accessories are in all colours of the rainbow this season.
…now where is that money tree?
Wow, Debra–you really went to work!!! You managed all that walking and shopping and shooting even with jet lag??? Brava. It’s really fun to see what’s IN in the Big Apple these days. Grazie!
By: jann on February 27, 2013
at 4:29 pm
I don’t get jet lag. I like to hit the ground running and just get on with it. I walked miles that sunny day. I had to make the most of a good day and be outside as much as possible.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 27, 2013
at 5:04 pm
Some of the displays are really beautiful, there are handbags and shoes I would love to have, but I would not wear some of the shoes… not in a thousand years. Thanks for this shopping walk!
By: maru on February 27, 2013
at 4:33 pm
I wouldn’t be wearing the shoes either, but they are fun to look at. I need my feet.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 27, 2013
at 5:05 pm
Thanks Debra for the great shots. some of the shoes are incredible. And I thought the shoes in Italy were something else! Sounds like a fun day. Enjoy NYC!
By: margieinitaly on February 27, 2013
at 4:39 pm
Most of the shoes would actually be Italian…and unwearable.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 27, 2013
at 5:06 pm
Totally green with envy. I wish I was there! Thank you for sharing those beautiful photos with us. Enjoy your stay!
By: mulino dominillo on February 27, 2013
at 5:43 pm
You wouldn’t be quite so green if you were standing in the freezing rain…and strong wind.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 27, 2013
at 5:44 pm
WOW! fascinated me all these fashion shots… Thank you dear Debra, love, nia
By: niasunset on February 27, 2013
at 5:50 pm
It is a very interesting season.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
at 1:22 am
You’ve put me in a spring shopping mood. Gorgeous! Love the Alexander McQueen, always so intricate and meaningful. Hard to resist those heels too. Enjoy enjoy enjoy!
By: Catherine on February 27, 2013
at 6:32 pm
There are somw gorgeous clothes this season. I agree with you about McQueen.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
at 1:23 am
Debra, you take the best photos of clothes in windows ever. Those Bergdorf Goodman shots could have come straight out of Vogue (and I KNOW your photos are straight out of the camera!). The fashion folks have it all wrong, they should have you on the other side of the runway taking photos, rather than behind dressing models! (Although I’m sure you’re supremely good at that too.. :)) xx
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on February 27, 2013
at 8:08 pm
The Bergdorf windows are just beautiful, and I will go back in a few days and see what happened with the unfinished window.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
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Deb- lots of waists & little belts – prints everywhere – some divine things – as you said money tree where are you? Will be thinking if you Friday – hope you are going somewhere super xx
By: Liz Litzow on February 27, 2013
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I will be having a lovely dinner with Brandon and some friends in Greenport Long Island on Friday…all good.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
at 1:25 am
Where’s all the Gangsers – Pimps and Hookers ?
By: Richard the terrible on February 27, 2013
at 10:49 pm
I haven’t spotted any yet, but I will let you know if I do.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
at 1:27 am
The New York shop windows look fab. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday – I am I think a bit early but you mightn’t post again before the day.
By: Just Add Attitude on February 28, 2013
at 12:02 am
Thank you for the birthday wishes. I can’t believe I am almost 60. Where does the time go?
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
at 1:28 am
Love that Prada store. Do you remember we were there when it was brand new. Love most of the new season looks. Just wish I was there. Thinking of you tomorrow. Happy Birthday
By: Dianne Cant on February 28, 2013
at 2:50 am
I do remember going there when it was new and thinking how amazing it was. It is still pretty impressive.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
at 5:31 pm
My goodness your photos look professional! Thanks for taking us along with you. I like the fabric in the Alexander McQueen dress.
Some of the shoes are quite ridiculous!
By: dearrosie on February 28, 2013
at 6:44 am
A lot of the shoes are ridiculous, but pretty to look at.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
at 5:32 pm
There seems to be a lot of “creatures” there which is interesting. It’s been way too long since I visited New York 🙁
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on February 28, 2013
at 8:20 am
It is a couple of years since I have been in New York and I am enjoying walking the streets again.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
at 5:33 pm
Three words: Ooh. La. La.
By: Charlotte on February 28, 2013
at 8:32 am
There is lots to love in these windows.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
at 5:34 pm
THANK YOU Debra for bringing us still ‘another world’. Wow, the shoes!! Gobsmacked! Since you’re so close why don’t you pop over to Toronto; check out Bloor/Bay/Yonge area, Holt Renfrew might impress you and, if there’s time, the Bata Shoe Museum. It ain’t New York but there is some comparable opulence. Queen Street West for funky fashion and the Distillery District for galleries and more. Enjoy your time in North America.
By: Caterina on February 28, 2013
at 3:07 pm
I would love to visit Toronto one day. I have heard lots of good things about the city. I think it needs its own trip.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
at 5:35 pm
Well that’s a promising thought; if anyone will ‘make it happen’ it will be you! Maybe not during winter time, a Springtime would be better. All the best!
By: Caterina on March 1, 2013
at 1:35 pm
Great pictures of some wonderful displays! I like the reflections too – it’s a little bit of New York City… 🙂
By: megtraveling on February 28, 2013
at 4:58 pm
I like the reflections too. I am keen to walk through Central Park soon…I am hoping for a nice day.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2013
at 5:36 pm
Absolutely fabulous photos. Great fashions, you must have been in your element with all those beautiful clothes. I see a hint of 70’s and 80’s also. The shoes, OMG. thanx Lyn
By: aussiegirl0905 on February 28, 2013
at 9:23 pm
It certainly was fun wandering the streets on New York…it is a great city.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 1, 2013
at 3:08 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! New York is a great place to spend a birthday especially when you get to be with Brando.
Nifta
By: nifta on March 1, 2013
at 11:32 am
Greenport is a great place too. We were up early for a birthday breakfast before Brando started work.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 1, 2013
at 3:10 pm
Greenport is a great place too. We were up early for a birthday breakfast before Brando started work.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 1, 2013
at 3:10 pm
NYC is certainly a wonderful place for window shopping. … Oh .. Happy Birthday!
By: aFrankAngle on March 1, 2013
at 11:43 am
Thanks for the birthday wishes. 60 is going to be fun, I just know it.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 1, 2013
at 3:11 pm
Oh that’s right … I was just a couple of weeks ahead of you … thus we went to different high schools together.
By: aFrankAngle on March 1, 2013
at 3:59 pm
I went to school on the Gold Coast in Queensland…a long way from you.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 1, 2013
at 9:38 pm
Amazing and super inspirational. Even though the world’s in a bit of strife, I love seeing these incredible displays of creativity and hope really. I bet you had a wonderful time.
By: janinevasta on March 3, 2013
at 6:58 am
I love fashion, even if I can’t wear the things in these windows. I love to look and sometimes wish that I was young again and could slip into some of these gorgeous things.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 5, 2013
at 12:30 am
These clothes make me drool! I can’t imagine ever having the money to afford these things nor wear them! Yet I do love to window shop!
By: thirdeyemom on March 3, 2013
at 9:42 pm
Perhaps some of these things are not for us, but we can enjoy looking.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 5, 2013
at 12:32 am
Wow! Absolutely droolworthy, every single one! Makes me want to check flights to NY NOW! And Debra, seems like you beat some record for the largest number of images per post with this one 😀
By: Madhu on March 4, 2013
at 3:13 pm
I didn’t want to leave anything out! I have seen many more since, but I have resisted taking more photos of shop windows.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 5, 2013
at 12:46 am
Deb, this is one of my favourite all time blogs of yours – I just re read it as i am going to NY in October. Love it love it . How do you stop the glare on the windows when you take the photos – well done . I will hopefully have great shots to share with you after that.
x di
By: Dianne Cant on August 23, 2014
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