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 Chanel, Spring Street, Soho, NYC

This Wednesday, a bi-polar combination greets guests peering into Chanel's Soho storefront. While the weather outside remains roasty, the mannequins preview fashions for a frosty Fall. All around, summer sales wane as fall floats to the forefront--grab your last minute summer steals! In the meantime, have a look at this week's windows...

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The laid-back ladies of Alice and Olivia on Greene St., Soho NYC

At 34, I'm easing into the zone of 'middle aged.' College acquaintances have converted into decades-long camaraderie. 'Like' has transitioned into life-long 'love' among friends. Intuition undermines impulse and coffee has risen in the ranks as a beverage of choice. In loaded reflection of 'want' vs. 'reality' as applied to the age-old queries of "when I grow up," I realize I'm still guessing on, grasping at, gaining from and --most of all--grateful for the mundane moments, lessons learned and opportunities still to come. I'm still wanting and growing and 'being'... and very much considering "what I want to be when I grow up..." Happy Wednesday and have a look at this week's windows from Greene St., Soho...

RALPH PUCCI: THE ART OF THE MANNEQUIN @ MAD (PART 1)

Ralph Pucci: The Art of the Mannequin at the Museum of Arts and Design

Conceptually creative or anatomically accurate? In fashion, made-to-order extends beyond garments to include the mannequins that showcase the designer looks. From shape to expression, mannequins adopt a sculptural quality that reflect trends the of the times. Monday afternoon's press preview of Ralph Pucci: The Art of the Mannequin at the Museum of Arts and Design, showcases the 30-year legacy of the Pucci Studio founded in 1950s New York City. Keep reading for details...

# PRADAICONOCLASTS

Prada Flagship, Soho NYC, the first stop for Miuccia Prada's Iconoclasts installation

Disco divas don sassy socks and marvel-worthy maryjanes in a show of club-goer revelry at Prada's Soho flagship. Until February 22nd, reflective fuchsia flooring and fashionable fiberglass mannequins surround visitors in a discotheque where sporty chic meets delicate extravagance. This fashion season, designers salute the seventies and Miuccia Prada invites 3 notable costume designers to interpret her spring collection through #PRADAICONOCLASTS installations in New York, London and Paris. Keep reading for a look inside...

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Forecast of Fog with a side of Fashion, Saks Fifth Avenue

Storm clouds gather overhead as vital decisions are communicated this week. With a day left of NY Fashion Week 2013, 5 (out of 6) Democratic mayoral candidates lament results from Tuesday's NYC primaries and the American people await the final word on action against Syria. Moreover, many commemorate the tragic loss of life 12 years ago today. Come tomorrow, a new perspective will dawn for some, both in the land of freedom and the City of opportunity. 30 oz soda ban? Disaster Recovery plans? Terrorist Intervention? Where do your loyalties lie? 

MANNEQUINS WITH MESSAGES IN THE MPD

White mannequins carrying signs stand in Gavensvoort Plaza as part of a silent protest #CottonOrNothing

From Wall Street to WalMart, Manhattan has seen its fair share of protesters in the last year. Popping up this fashion week, pasty white mannequins silently picket mystery fabrics. Standing solemnly with signs in Gansevoort Plaza, frock-less figurines fight in favor of cotton. Who wouldn't want odorless, comfortable clothes? Stop by to say hi or star in a Cotton or Nothing movie short.

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 Congratulations to the winning window display at Saks Fifth Avenue by Corey Ring and Kristen Eichenberg from FIT (team #4)

June starts a month-long celebration of dads and grads. This week's windows honor the graduating class of 2013 and feature the entrants of Saks Fifth Avenue's DDi Student Window Challenge. The winning display by Corey Ring and Kristen Eichenberg of FIT holds 3 mannequins garbed in citrus-toned Alice & Olivia, with their faces shrouded by paper pyramids.