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Moschino, Soho, NYC

Exhaustion replaces simple fatigue, "tired" and all other emotive feelings this week. Having the honor to watch both the sunset and the clock strike midnight at the office over successive days dampens the drive for much else. Walking through Soho, I double take at Moschino's playful candor via 2-D patterned, 3-D dresses. 

WINDOW TO MY WORLD : fashion AFTER FASHION @MADMUSEUM

 SSAW Magazine installation, part of the fashion after Fashion @MADmuseum

Living in one big City and visiting another, one can't help but compare the finds and faults of each. In a recent trip to San Francisco, one particular standout is the concerted "inclusiveness" embraced by the City and its inhabitants. While both NYC and SF have significant landmarks and restaurants--along with differences in terrain and transport--San Francisco leads in the area of progressive thought with designated gender-neutral bathrooms and exit signs at eye-level for wheelchair riders. This week, instead of store windows (and since I'm so behind), I present a window into fashion after Fashion at the MAD Museum. Six artists encourage viewers to diversify the definition of fashion. Keep reading for a look inside...

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 Subway windows at Coach, Fifthe Ave.

Full disclosure, I've again arrived at the annual aging ritual. In isolation, I can't say much is different today than the same day one year ago. Absent significant standouts, two lessons learned have surreptitiously surfaced: the overarching importance of surveying the "big picture" ahead of impulsive indignation and accepting accountability for decisions. Looking at Coach's Fifth Ave. windows this Wednesday, note the adapted changes of this recreated Subway scene. While each milestone in life may be fleeting, enjoy each occaisonal pause and accept the onward movement. Keep reading to see the remaining shots of Coach's windows... 

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 Moschino, Soho NYC

NYFW starts off a seasonal style scene, simply surpassing the last. Drifting away from a consolidated presentation model--whether Lincoln Center or Bryant Park-- designers have evolved to embrace creative venues. This week, the "Share a Bear" windows at Moschino (Soho) illustrate the showmanship that comes with seasonal change. Keep reading to see more...

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Coach Fifth Ave.

Style is a commitment. A "look" defines the foundation of self-customization, complementing personality, professionalism and preference. Off-the-rack meets turbans, tiaras and trinkets to top off any outfit. Contrary to the claim that the tag touts the tale, an individual's inclination on mixing and matching becomes the driver of uniqueness. This week's windows at Coach emphasize the existence of the tag, though only insofar as it represents style guidance and--sometimes--stature, never replacing creative individuality. Keep reading for more views...

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Moncler, Soho NYC

Netflix has narrowed my horizon of free time, while simultaneously allowing access to a cruel world through divergent lenses. Most recently, an unwavering cycle of catalysts and consequences has invaded my TV by way of Wentworth, Orange is the New Black and Rectify.  Prison--as fictionally exposed--becomes a caustic community with fair-weather friends and impulsive instinct. This week's windows at Moncler depicts the less expected onset of inner demons. Keep reading to see more...

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Dolce & Gabbana Fifth Ave.

A bright light in a desert laden with endless sand and an occasional cacti is the picture perfect representation of an existential moment. Post passing, I've considered conceptual concoctions of "then what?" Time's article Beyond Death: The Science of the Afterlife prompts me to ponder the premise of life after life. This week's windows at Dolce & Gabbana illustrate the balance between the 'light in the desert' and the figurative lush greenness and white robes that the afterlife promises. Keep reading to see more....

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Kate Spade, Soho NYC

Catering to crisis, chaos spreads with careless calm. Lingering in front of Kate Spade, Soho, the effervescence of showers, flowers, spring and daydreams frolic. Today starts the Tribeca Film Festival with a succulent slate of fine flicks. While work eclipses my capacity to partake, episodes of Damages, American Odyssey and Bloodline have become my new nightcap. Keep reading for more sights from the streets this Wednesday...

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Moschino, Soho, #ITSLIT

Familiarity is discretely deceptive, astutely arousing and candidly conscious. This week, Moschino's Soho windows carry a head turning, brow bending store-scape. Already littering the streets of European Fashion weeks, Moschino's Woman Fall/Winter 2016 #ITSLIT capsule collection pokes fun at the futility of fashion. Have a look at Moschino's capsule collection here. Keep reading to see two brands with windows featuring familiar themes...

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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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Louis Vuitton 57th St. and 5th Ave.

"New" is the flavor of success this season at Louis Vuitton. A year since taking the reigns as creative director, Nicolas Ghesquiere has redefined 'timeless elegance' and modernized Vuitton classics. Sales are up an estimated 15%. Critics praise the brand, citing "However Ghesquiere works, he seems to be doing it right" [qz] and "Nicolas Ghesquiere is one of the few designers who can claim to set fashion's agenda each season" [fashionista]. Within the first two weeks of April, Louis Vuitton has already introduced a new watch, a new mega-store in Miami and a debut of its Objets Nomades collection in Milan. This week's windows present the brand new outlook of an iconic brand...