5th Ave & 58th St - Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows 2011

Bundle up in your chicest winter accessories (faux fur earmuffs, anyone?) and head to Bergdorf Goodman for Carnival of the Animals. BG’s Visual Presentation team spends the entire year planning their legendary holiday windows, and this time of year their labor yields our bounty. Head over to Fifth Ave and feast your eyes on these stunners!

Just when you think Bergdorf Goodman couldn't possibly make their windows any more spectacular, they do! “Breaking the Ice” features couture polar bears and rabbit-capped monkeys, not to mention a gleaming Bacarat chandelier. Still, the gorgeous woman in custom J. Mendel outshines them all.

“The Brass Menagerie” is equally lavish with opulent wall-coverings and vintage animal sculptures. This scene is less garden party more jazz singer. Every element reverberates with energy and light. My favorite is "Teacher's Pet." To-die-for Marchesa gown aside, I love it for the perfectly executed calligraphy by Bernard Maisner and intricate paper sculpture.

  

Once you've had your visual fill grab some lunch nearby. If your cold-weather topper is a Eugenia Kim Fox-Pompom Beret, head upstairs to BG Restaurant for Lobster Bisque and Croque Madame. If you’re sporting the H&M version, you might prefer a baguette sandwich from Fresh & Co. Totally your call. 

All photos by Ricky Zehavi. Check out BG's blog, 5th/58th, for the complete list of windows. Which one do you like best? 

Ingredients

Venue: Bergdorf Goodman

Artists: David Hoey, J.Mendel, Naeem Khan, Marchesa, Bernard Maisner

Streets: Fifth Avenue, 57th-58th St

Eats: BG Restaurant, Fresh & Co

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