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 Fendi - Rue Saint Honore, Paris, France

Arthur Ponsonby wrote, "when war is declared, truth is the first casualty." Catastrophically unfortunate, war is the result of contrived impulse. The assumption and accusation cast with the first stone clouds honesty, until peace intervenes as the turning point of understanding. Squabbling siblings have mastered the art of war-- tousling, tricking, trading, turning and ultimately yielding to the bond of blood that binds. This week's windows at Fendi in Paris reminds me of the relative sameness, but difference exhibited in sibling rivalry... of being equal, but not the same way and of strikingly separate personalities. Keep reading to see more...

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Bergdorf Goodman, Fifth Ave.

As the saying goes, "Ignorance is Bliss," hinting that happiness follows the footsteps of naivety. In drawing a divide between ignoring the obvious and being obliviously ignorant, there spawns a sense of morality... right? On the heels of Andrew Morgan's True Cost--another exposé on the faux pas of fast fashion--how many now uncomfortably support sweatshop-produced style, after being educated on the abhorable actions of the apparel industry? Yet, devoid of the spirit of ignorant bliss, how many will end up happier, because "knowing" put them on a path of positive change? Take a moment to ponder your position (on sustainable style) and take a peek at Bergdorf's Fifth Ave. windows while you're at it. Happy Wednesday!... 

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Fendi, Madison Ave. between 57th and 58th Streets 

Virtual weightlessness removes any inhibition of letting go; seizing a carefree moment (responsibly) starts a cycle towards swelling success. Parachutes, purses and perceptions of paradise have landed in windows of Fendi, as their Spring/Summer 2015 campaign soaks up the spotlight of Madison Avenue. While flights of fancy delight the curious onlooker, black and not-quite-winter-white silouettes allude to the seasonal anticipation of warmer weather ahead. Keep reading to view all of this week's windows!

#FENDISOHO

3 Jours bag (croc + Calfskin) and 'Buggy"

A fresh take on old roots, Fendi transforms Wolford's former apartment-style space on the corner of Prince and Greene streets in Soho. Like the fur and leather goods shop opened by Edoardo Fendi and Adele Casagrande in 1925, the 630 square foot #fendisoho is filled with fabulous fur-trimmed furnishings and Fendi exclusives. Opening its doors July 5th, #fendisoho will spend 6 months re-introducing its brand through few-of-a-kind offerings merchandised in thematic spurts. Have a look inside… 

STYLE SNAPS : TIS THE SEASON...

Stacks of floral packs at Fendi, Fifth Ave., NYC

With the sunset of Black Friday and onset of Cyber Monday, the season of holiday shopping is in full swing. What will you be buying this year? More importantly, what will you be celebrating? 

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Fendi on Fifth Ave.

Sunshine and showers make trading in the fur, boots and wintry knits for springtime skimmers, skirts and shorter sleeves an easy swap! Fendi's Fifth Avenue mannequins sport higher hemlines and the matching, monochromatic stripes in the background subliminally spiral towards a sensational '2Jours shopper. What will you be wearing while the last whispers of winter fade away?  

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Banana Republic on Fifth Ave. at 50th St.

Squares, stripes, blocks, honeycombs... It's almost Fashion Week, and two recurring trends in this week's windows involve repeating shapes and companionship. There's something clean, soothing and almost dependable about repetition. In some cases, it provides the perfect backdrop, focusing attention on expertly styled mannequins. With the resort season in full swing, it makes sense to see pairs and pals heading out together, to enjoy winter in a warmer climate.