New York Christmas Windows Part 2

I love stores that have beautiful Window Displays, and this is my 2nd post featuring some of my favorite Christmas Window displays from my December 2018 trip to New York City.  The artistry I saw in New York inspires me in some of the arts and crafts I attempt, and I'm sharing these to inspire others as well.  
(I hope the ever present reflections in the photos don't take away from the images too much, these are snapshots from the sidewalk at the time of day I passed the window.  Just getting photos without others in the way required patience, and I couldn't get rid of the reflections.)

2018 New York Henri Bendel Christmas Window Display

Henri Bendel's 2018 New York Christmas Window Display featured contemporary pen and ink drawings of an imaginative New York City skyline against a glittery night sky. 

2018 Henri Bendel Christmas Window Detail

Some of the buildings were wrapped like presents, some were formed by creative lettering.

2018 Henri Bendel Christmas Window Detail

The Christmas tree in the display had a watercolor effect with both watercolor and inked ornaments collaged over it.  So simple yet breathtaking.   

(OK, maybe I am biased - I've taken more than four lettering, calligraphy, and pen and ink drawing classes and workshops in the last 2 years.)

Henri Bendel Christmas Window Detail

I wish I could draw and letter like this!  I admire the extra lines in black randomly put in on some of the strokes. 

Lettering Detail from Henri BendelWindow Display

The designer of this window inspires me.  Decades ago Bendel employed Andy Warhol as their in-house illustrator, before he moved on to his "15 minutes" (at least) of fame.  Good luck to this illustrator, I would love to see more of their work.

[  Sadly, the Bendel's store is going out of business after the 2018 Christmas season, after 123 years in business. ]     

New York Window Display

Another window display that caught my eye is shown above.  Cleverly lit stars glow and appear to be hanging from a ladder, reflected in the shards of mirror below, with a chandelier on the ground casually adding a lot more sparkle.

New York Window Display

This photo is more seasonal decoration than a window display, but it definitely made the trip up the escalator more interesting.  I love the Neon sign saying "Give what you Love, Love what you Give".  New York definitely Gives a lot of visuals to Love at Christmas time for me!  



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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.)



If you enjoyed this post you might also like:

NY Christmas Part 4

NY Christmas Part 3

NY Christmas Part 2

NY Christmas Part 1

New York Egg Hunt

Winter Garden

Dogs of New York

Chicago Xmas

Grand Canyon Ruins

GC Running Rapids

Spooky Paris Museum

Germany Castle

  Other Christmas posts post you might like:

Xmas Tree Sweater

Christmas Hutch 2

Angel Window

Madonna Window

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