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Coach flagship store, 57th St. and Madison Ave. 

The treacherous task of finding a fitting Mother's day memento leads me down Madison Ave., where a sea of C's fill the windows at Coach's midtown flagship. The distinct display deserves a double take with the bold coloring on faux floral. Along with its Spring product launch, Coach unveils its #MYFIRSTCOACH Mother's Day ad campaign featuring selfies of 'mom and me.' Let us know if you've posted a photo!

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Springtime has landed at Ralph Lauren Kids, Madison Ave. (at 71st St.) 

Winter break and wretched weather set the stage for a resort-style escape. Ralph Lauren's Madison Ave. flagship transports a taste of Bermuda to New York in its kid's store windows. Pastel hued houses, swimming shorts and sunny beach scenes warm up weary wills in Manhattan's melting metropolis. With flurries in the forecast, a few glimpses of short sleeves and summer style are a welcome wonder this endless winter.

LISA PERRY + ROBERT INDIANA = BEYOND LOVE

Lisa Perry Flagship at 75th St. and Madison Ave.

Sometimes, it's hard to move on from LOVE. In the case of Robert Indiana, his stacked representation of LO + VE became an instant icon of the 60's counterrevolution, memorialized in sculpture and stamps (and proliferation of unlicensed products). Yet, for the 85-year-old American pop artist, the single widely recognizable graphic overshadowed his other works, until now. From Sept. 26 to January 5, The Whitney Museum presents Robert Indiana: Beyond Love, a retrospective of 95 pieces spanning 5 decades, representing Indiana's illustrated interpretation on survival, injustice and--of course--love. Two streets up, mod designer Lisa Perry concurrently celebrates Indiana's work through a limited edition capsule collection of his bold graphics on her signature silhouettes--only 50 or less of each style are available!

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Hermes, Madison Ave and 62nd St. 

Hermes' Upper East Side store windows feature an abstract twist on symmetry and shapes behind a display of Thomas Jefferson's Paris Walks. The sculptures mimic bots ready for battle, standing with strength on a firm foundation.The window concept by Fotis Evans is inspired by an original illustrated edition of the book from Arion Press and amplifies his interpretation of classical furnishings. 

An Anthropologie Fashion Show!

View from the balcony at Anthropologie's Upper East Side store

Swanky snacks, a bit of bubbly and a stylish show followed by light retail therapy added a much-needed lift to an arduous work week. Thursday night, the lower level of Anthropologie's Upper East side store was fancied up with a flurry of folding chairs and potted plants in anticipation of the evening's main event. Having skipped February's fashion week shows, I was genuinely excited to attend this one! 

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Valentino Temporary Store on Madison Ave. and 65th St.

Stylish spring colors sprout in store windows with the approach of daylight savings time. As winter's moody monochrome and hardened hues melt away, lace and light pastels give life to flirty florals. While the poignant patterns and bold brights of summer haven't yet emerged, the introduction of cooler colors encourage a timed thaw and an elusive emergence from the great indoors. Valentino's temporary store mannequins sport an uptown look and quickly remind us that seasons--like the store--are just temporary.

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Lanvin Madison Ave. and 68th St.

Zebra stripes, monochrome photographs, newspapers and old episodes of I Love Lucy all embrace the same polished aesthetic created by the marriage of black and white. Classic colors in solemn sophistication, B&W adds a measure of elegance and refinement. With Valentine's day about a week away, Lanvin's masqueraded man reminds me of an upscale cupid, waiting for the right moment to seranade an unsuspecting stranger.