-IN MEMORIAM-

Bergdorf's 58th St. windows showcase pages from Reed Krakoff's new pictorial, Women in Art: Figures of Influence

Happy Memorial Day! Raise your glass in a virtual toast and an immeasurable outpouring of thanks to those who lived, loved and served in our nation's armed forces... And let's not forget the friends, family and unsung heroes who have passed on in recent years. In memoriam, take a moment to reflect on the achievements of those who touched your life--if even briefly-- and left an everlasting smile on your soul.

-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

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.