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 Junya Watanabe on 5 @Saks , Fifth Ave NYC

Unexpected breakthroughs potentially power the most rewarding successes. On Tuesday, I attended the viewing of Clavadista, a short film sponsored by Dove and Refinery29 around the "pursuit of pleasure." A twist on the theme "pleasure," Meredith Danluck presents the story of Ava Alvarez, a young femme who develops a secret passion for cliff diving, after years of watching her father and brother. When Alva takes the plunge, she experiences the associated trials and triumphs (won't spoil the end). What passions and pleasures do you pursue? While you think, keep reading to see this week's windows at Saks Fifth in NYC. Click here to watch the 30 minute short... 

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"Saks Saves Summer" -- The windows @Saks Fifth Ave., Fifth Ave. NY

I don't remember what it was like to be 25--or even what I was doing 25 days ago. What I can relay is the difference in mindset, abridged circumstances and the journey to maturity, from then to today. 25 was a conflicted age for a now-neutral place in history. With a hard re-set, change has become the catalyst of confidence in 2018. Looking at this week's windows at Saks... take a minute to ponder... Who do you surround yourself with? Who has "saved" you from the trials and tears, and lifted you back into the light? Keep reading to see the spread at Saks....

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 Simone Rocha at Saks Fifth Ave.

While shedding seconds off sleep time, the longer morning ride becomes a buffer between rest and reality (and conversely downtime between spreadsheets and sleep). Between dreaming of greener grass and brighter days, the wear and tear of the day-to-day invites change. Some days the "what if" scenarios become a fleeting fantasy. Truth be told, while I continue to admire the creativity of "fashion," the evils of the industry remain a barrier to return; in reading about a fast fashion purveyor (article here), it doesn't take much to decipher the pros and cons of the retail marketplace.  Keep reading to see this week's windows at Saks, featuring Simone Rocha...

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#SaksHoliday Land of 1,000 delights +Saks Fifth Avenue ; this set by +Proenza Schouler 

When things go awry, impulse almost always wins, actively assigning blame or wallowing in ailments. This new year, let hope guide and uplift. The windows of Saks' Land of 1,000 delights fills Fifth Ave. with saccharine sets of candied delights. Sweet replaces sour and notable designers (e.g. Carolina Herrera, Marchesa, Erdem, Jason Wu) showcase "candy couture" dresses patterned after sweet treats or bespoke candy-inspired Spring 2017 creations (e.g. Rosie Assoulin, Naeem Khan, Alexander McQueen, Jonathan Simkhai). Keep reading for a closer look...

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 Land of 1,000 Delights at Saks Fifth, Brookfield Place

Daydreams incite a retreat from reality--trading idleness and irritation for irreverent inspiration. With age, the opportunity for "hurt" has been replaced with glass-half-full adventures. What I look for? Things to look forward to... in order to move forward. This week's windows at Saks, Brookfield Place feature sequined styles and seasonal sweets. Inside, the Saks Downtown Holiday 2016 Art Installation by artist Jonathan Paul (a.k.a Desire Obtain Cherish) analogizes the notion of relationships through sweets and sculpture. Keep reading to have a look inside...

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Part 2 of The Winter Palace #saksholiday windows at Saks Fifth, NY

Celebrate Christmas in NY by way of crowds, children and choruses of chaos (sometimes consisting of carols and comraderie). As suburban resistance resounds, merry melodies compound cautious cheer. Eliminate avarice and emanate generosity this season. Give graciously. Harbor humility. This week, the Fifth Avenue facing facade of Saks continue to inspire elegance. #SaksHoliday Take 2--Keep reading for a continuation of the Winter Palace windows of #SaksFifth... 

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"The Winter Palace" #saksholiday windows at Saks Fifth 

The 'view from the top' is mercifully magnificent. Where tunnel vision directs focus on singular circumstance, take a step back and witness the whole for what it's worth. This week's Winter Palace windows (albeit a bit late) at Saks features ladies in lament, wearing wonderous white wardrobes. Welcome, winter. Keep reading for a look at #saksholiday... 

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Key to the Cure windows at Saks Fifth; T-shirt by Jason Wu

Hope hangs in the balance between the peaks and plains of persistence. Despite challenges, loyalty continues to fight where complacency has started wearing away. This October, Jason Wu and Julianne Moore partner with Saks to draw attention to cancer affecting women and raise funds to benefit Stand Up to Cancer. With a growing population affected by some form of cancer, awareness continues to be a key driver in accelerating action towards a "cure." This week's windows at Saks feature mannequins styled in Wu's exclusive Key to the Cure long sleeve tee. Keep reading to see all the windows...

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Louboutin display at Saks Fifth Ave

Vanity strikes a pose in the windows of Saks Fifth Ave. In Louboutin's lustrous display, a peacock with spines of lipstick poses proudly. Passers-by become the pleasant face of the perched peafowl. Down the way, a Halloween-themed workshop and Louboutin lounge project scenes built around the red-soled shoes. Keep reading for a look at all sides of Saks' shoe-themed showcase, including Manolo Blahnik's clever curtain call...  

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Bergdorf Goodman Men's 57th St and 5th Ave.

Wednesday windows have been on hiatus for several weeks as pressing priorities call for compromise. With a more relaxed timeframe Tuesday, I've collected a compendium of options (and may even feature 2 sets this week!). In reviewing my digital photo roll, the men's windows at Bergdorf Goodman solicit a much-needed smile. Keep reading to see the rest of this week's windows... 

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Saks Fifth Ave. windows celebrate and congratulate Parsons graduates

Finding fault is a natural response when projects derail. At the onset of war at the workplace, I've employed reverse psychology to distance defeat. Simply asking advice for improvement prompts a prettier path to success; those who think they know everything already limit their threshold of learning. This week's windows at Saks Fifth Avenue showcase the work of Parson's graduating class. Oh, to be 21 again-- when mistakes form a firm foundation for knowledge building. Keep reading to see stunning student work....  

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#SaksGlamGardens in the windows of Saks Fifth Ave., NYC

On a mission to pick up a mini-pie from Magnolia Bakery this past Memorial Day, I did a double-take, distracted by the magnitude of flora in the widows of Saks Fifth Avenue. Were they fake? Were they real? Dozens--hundreds of dozens--of roses, orchids, daffodils, grass and topiaries mingle with cutting edge cosmetics in a timely tribute to Mother Nature. Fine Fragrances, beauty products and a consortium of cremes debut in a captivating springtime showcase. Keep reading for a look into #SaksGlamGardens...

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Saks features Escada in a digitally reflective display inside its Fifth Avenue windows; Delfinata dress with orchid still life

Art and fashion embark on conjoined adventures, whether art on fashion (Robert Indiana x Lisa Perry) or art as fashion (Viktor & Rolf). Last Fall, Escada and German artist Thilo Westermann collaborate on a seven-piece capsule collection, patterned off his meticulous reverse-glass etching process. The intricate floral comes alive as his 2 dimensional designs are printed and worn as three dimensional garments. This week, Saks displays pieces from the 'Escada meets Thilo Westermann' collection alongside mirrors and digitized screens in a portion of its Fifth Ave. windows. Keep reading to see the the sensational styles... 

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 An Enchanted Experience presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, Cinderella arriving at the Saks Fifth Avenuet to try glass slippers

Heroines and adversaries meet in a montage of spirited merriment this holiday season. Aptly entitled An Enchanted Experience, the culmination of 9,000 hours of creative craftsmanship begets a most spectacular display at Saks Fifth Avenue's 49th Street flagship. Merging fairytale maidens and 'Manhattan,' Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White and Little Red Ridinghood delight spectators from near and far. Keep reading to have a look at Saks' fantasy inspired holiday windows...

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Christian Louboutin Windows at Saks Fifth Ave, NYC featuring Loubiville

After twenty-three years of red-sole splendor, the Louboutin brand pushes prestige to a new level. On July 25th, Christian Louboutin unveiled Rouge Louboutin--the first of 30 shades of nail polish--at Saks Fifth Avenue and all 15 Louboutin Boutiques. To promote Louboutin Beauté, the windows at the Saks Fifth Ave. flagship feature Loubiville, an albino metropolis inspired by the shapes and angles of the Louboutin nail polish bottle. Keep reading for the details... 

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Beauty + Beachwear are featured on realistic looking mannequins in the windows of Saks Fifth Avenue

Summer is skulking around the bend, teasing with tropical temperatures but being suppressed by the seasonal sway. Interest in funnel cake, Hampton's houses and busy boardwalks have finally surpassed the floral finale of spring. Memorial day has come and gone, signaling the start of swimwear season. Saks Fifth Avenue's mannequins are ready to showcase their beach readiness with bold color. Will you be sporting a one or two-piece this summer? 

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Saks Fifth Avenue windows feature looks from the Bridal Boutique

Solace is elusive in today's spastic, spontaneous and overly stimulated world. Some keep busy to fill a void. Some are scared of silence. Others enjoy the peaceful retreat swinging solo sometimes brings. From sipping champagne in front of the fireplace to staring off into space under the stars, what's a slice of solitude to you?   

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You might want to sit down for this... 

Chalkboard paint paves the way for children and home decorating gurus alike to unveil their inner artist on walls, doors, jars--just about anything--without the guilt of permanence. This week, Saks fills its windows with a simple black backdrop and builds a story around the character and clothes using white paint. My, my... endless home decorating opportunities await!

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Thom Brown takes center stage at Saks Fifth Avenue

Candy and costumes creep onto shelves and storefronts as Halloween draws near. Beyond frights and festivities, the holiday of haunted hallows inspires a spectacular seventh sense of style. Thom Browne showcases a delicate ferocity as he stages the windows of Saks with exquisite ensembles and melancholy mannequins. Peer through the blinds and prepare to be mesmerized by both frivolous fashion and femmes fatales. 

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Here's lookin' at You at the windows of Saks Fifth Ave. 

Four eyes are better than two--especially when scouting treasures at sample sales or searching for a lost pet. Equipped with four sets of eyes, Saks Fifth Avenue's mannequins return a peek behind fun frames while flaunting fabulous Fall fashion. If the weather cooperates, I'll be spending the last weekend of summer outdoors seranaded by sun. What will you be doing?