New York Christmas Window Displays Part 1

For years I have wanted to see New York City decorated for Christmas, and in 2018 I did.  One of the sights I loved seeing were the window displays in various stores.

2018 New York Dolce and Gabbana Window Display No. 1

Many stores hire top of the line designers to create inspired displays with extravagant budgets - and the results are breath-taking. 

2018 New York Dolce and Gabbana Window Display No. 2

One memorable window was Dolce and Gabbana's window featuring a glowing tree glimmering with golden bows and shimmering ornaments - calling out to the pedestrians passing by on the cold concrete outside.

Christmas Tree in Window display

I think the artfully arranged molded banner saying Merry Christmas was actually gold leafed, although I can't be certain.  

Detail of Christmas Tree and Banner

(As a crafter, I would certainly like to know what spray paint they used if that's how they did it.)   

Incredible Feast in Dolce and Gabbana Window Display

The other Dolce and Gabbana window had a vignette of a fantasy feast that inspired.  I could actually picture arranging some fruit at home the way the designers arranged them in the window display, but perhaps I wouldn't be buying quite as many roses.

2018 tall tree photo

The Dolce and Gabbana tree would be too tall to fit in my house though, so I will have to settle for photos and memories instead. 

Christmas Tree Detail

I just love the color palette they chose for their tree. 

(A quick note: Photographing window displays is not easy.  You may have noticed weird "ornaments" that look out of place on the tree, like the pinkish star above the word year above.  Some of those "ornaments" are actually reflections from a scrolling LED animated sign on the other side of the street - reflecting in the window glass.  Reflections are  problematic in window display photos.)

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P.S. Wait, wait, let's compare trees!

New York tree

Wisconsin Tree

I think the Wisconsin tree needs curtains and grander walls.

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(This is the 4th post in my series of Christmas Windows and Decorations in New York City from my 2018 NY trip.  See Part 1 here; Part 2 here; Part 3 here; and Part 4 here.)


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