Bergdorf Goodman ~111 Years of Extraordinary


When I walk into Bergdorf's, I often breathe a heavy, happy sigh.  That store just makes me happy.  When I was in fashion, styling to be exact, I often dreamed of what it would be like to style their breathtaking catalogs.  To me, that was the epitome of refinement and fashion represented in the most beautiful visual context.

Presently wrapped in their iconic purple ribbon, Bergdorf Goodman is ready to celebrate in a BIG way.  One hundred and eleven years signifies: 1 store, 1 city, 1 experience.  David Hoey and the visual merchandising team were very busy creating windows that not only take you down memory lane, but celebrate the exclusive merchandise made for this special occasion.  As always, the eye candy was intoxicating!











There are MANY exclusive items that have been created by top designers, all wanting to pay homage to "the great 1".  Included is the book Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman, full of stories and anecdotes from fashion luminaries to long time employees.



Akris



Christian Louboutin




I was in the other day, and while I am always excited, everything just felt a little extra special.  BG is really pulling out all the stops.  Between the people watching and the celebratory installations, I was mesmerized.

I couldn't help myself ~







ph: Bergdorf's



I'm Lovin: The Victor Collection



Italian designer Luigi Gorgoni has designed  a three piece collection of these colorful op-art lacquered cabinets for Roche Bobois.  These "highly stimulating" works of art were directly inspired by Victor Vasarely, who some consider the father of the op-art movement in the 60's and 70's.




The cabinets can be customized in any of 34 exclusive lacquered colors and can be mixed any way you choose.  Available at Roche Bobois this fall.  Imagine how this would POP in a room!










Ph: via Design-Milk






POP, POW ~ WOW


Romance was Born @Australian fashion Week, sponsored by Marvel 

What is it with super hero movies and comic book cartoon prints?  They are apparently inspiration for many a designer.  I'm not talking Katy Perry as smurfette or Lady Gaga crazy ~ something tamer that mere mortals can pull off.


Pierre Hardy


Does it  have anything to do with Comic Con and how popular its gotten?


Phillip Lim



Herve Leger


Does it represent our need to transform ourselves in some way, after all isn't that what fashion  is about anyway?  

Etsy


A femme fatale is most certainly a super hero, especially if your a lingerie supermodel!

Victoria's Secret ph: PNP/WENN





Giuseppe Zanotti




Does it represent our desire to have control, cast ourselves as good vs evil?  




Lisa Perry 




Or is it just a funky cool graphic print that just makes us happy?







Stella McCartney

Noir Jewelry



 Super Hero Chic is Empowering, I think.






photos via: stylecaster, geek chic