Extreme Art/Fashion Mix: Windows To Die For! Punk: Chaos To Couture at Bergdorf Goodman!

Each year in early May, The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrates a new exhibition, this year they bring us PUNK: Chaos to Couture.  The exhibit runs through August 14, 2013 at and to get a little preview you can see the amazingly crafted Bergdorf Goodman windows which, many say, are even better than the actual show.  The beyond talented designers at Bergdorf's created a series of scenes from the 70's punk era, but with a twist of high, very high, fashion.  Before, of after you hit The Met, make sure you walk by the windows as it they will take your breathe away!  

Note! This is NOT going to be a review of the show or anything about it as plenty of other outlets have had their say in a big, disapproving way,and discrediting the whole thing.  Therefore, I'm not touching it!  I simply want to show the detailed beauty of the windows that Bergdorf's is famous for.  (Growing up shortly after the punk era and still thinking I was Siouxie Sioux for years in the late 80's, early 90's, I like the whole concept - even if it is being described as "for the 'fashion' people only.")  

Have a look and form your opinion...

Visit: themetmuseum.org,  http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com 

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http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/10/arts/design/punk-chaos-to-couture-at-the-metropolitan-museum.html?pagewanted=all

for more information, and don't forget the movie...

"Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's" now playing at select Manhattan theaters.

Bergdorf Goodman Windows: Reed Krakoff's' "Women In Art," In The Making...

"Women In Art: Figures Of Influence" by Reed Krakoff won't be available for purchase until July 9, 2013 but you can see what all the excitement is about now by visiting the windows at Bergdorf Goodman.  I was shooting the Punk: Chaos To Couture, (post tomorrow), a couple weeks ago, awaiting the sunset and dodging the tourists, when I met two women who are part of the creative forces behind the window design team.  You can see them getting ready for the full presentation below, paint rolls and all - which only adds to the photo.   

Stop by the windows on Fifth Ave. & 59th Street, (side/facing Central Park), for the finished product in preparation for the release of the book.  Reed Krakoff was the former head of Coach, who left to launch his own brand which boasts the chicest of the chic women's ready to wear and couture - and the book looks like a collectors gem as well.

Two of the ladies who make it happen!

The finished product below, and yes, the window display is in black and white...

Visit:  www.bergdorfgoodman.com & www.reedkrakoff.com

Next up: Punk: Chaos To Couture windows from every angle, every view!

Art/Fashion Mix: Roy Lichtenstein "Everything" At Barney's Chelsea Passage For The Art Production Fund!

Roy Lichtenstein, Art Production Fund, Barney's and the estate of the late Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein have teamed up with the non-profit Art Production Fund to produce a line of limited-edition accessories and homewares.

The collection, designed with summer in mind, features everything you could possibly want for a Pop-inspired day in the sun, from a beach bag emblazoned with Lichtenstein’s Kiss IV to a frisbee printed with the artist’s Laughing Cat painting to water bottles and beach towels.  The collection also includes a series of dishes that recreates Lichtenstein’s ceramic dinnerware set from 1966. Each piece makes a great gift, which is only made better by a great cause.  And, don't forget the pet accessories like an extra large dog bed adorned with a pop art image, a selection of books and more random pieces art of Lichtenstein coolness.  

See it all below and shop the entire line at Barneys, 660 Madison Ave (at 61st St.) 

Which pieces will you buy? 

Visit: www.barneys.com & www.artproductionfund.org