DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: WOMAN IN CHARGE

Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge installation

 

With vibrant flair and intentional sass, striking florals and bold geometric shapes wrap the walls of Diane von Furstenberg's West side flagship, echoing the essence of her signature dresses. Curated by Nicolas Lor, the installation features a stunning array of films, archival pieces, photographs and personal notes. This life-sized scrapbook is centered around four central themes: Feminism, Woman, Fashion and Freedom, complementing the documentary Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge released on June 25th. What a timely topic as we enter a presidential race with a woman on the ballot! Keep reading for a look inside...

-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

Bergdorf Goodman 5th Ave. windows honoring 40 years of Diane Von Furstenberg

Where creativity meets victory, reputation becomes the by-product of notoriety. Brand recognition defines success, with novelty baked into repetition. Missoni styles with zigzags. Orla Kiely covers copiously with colorful leaves. Louboutin layers luxury with red lacquer soles. This week, Bergdorf Goodman celebrates 40 years of Diane Von Furstenberg and her patterned wrap dresses--a classic. What defines you?

-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

 Alice and Olivia, 14th St. 

What makes the holidays bright for you? Is it the lights or smell of pine? The holiday parties, snow, carols and wine? A slow, fast-forward through snapshots of a year passed, I'm reminded of bold new challenges to come. For one, I'm thankful for the supporters and readers who make my endeavors worth smiling for. Look where you're headed. Remember where you've been. Celebrate who you are this season (stylishly, of course)!

-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

DVF Store, showroom and studio on Washington St. in the Meatpacking District 

All is quiet in New York City as the holidays breeze by. The quieter-than-normal streetscape reminds me of college--when the majority of campus vacates to respective homes, leaving a handful of stragglers and international students yearning for the possible extended invitation. DVF's window reminds me of the love rekindled during the holidays--between siblings, among families, towards one-another, in remembrance of the past and on behalf of strangers. Blow a kiss, smooch under the mistletoe and kiss 2012 goodbye!