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Manikin
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My Mannequin was in New York Follies window Bergdorf Goodman Christmas window . They re- dressed her as a a girl in Follies with feathers . I had removed her from my posts when I sold her to them . I had no idea they did this . The video is behind scenes preparing for their Christmas window , The mannequin they put in window of mine was found in a barn filthy dirty and missing an arm and who thought she would be a show girl from a farm to a NY window :-) at Bergdorf Goodman store NY
Behind the Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Windows
New York
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Nothing gets us in the holiday spirit quite like the unveiling of Bergdorf Goodman's windows. To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, we teamed up with the fine folks at Bergdorf's to go behind the scenes and unveil the making of the iconic windows. The Coveteur got an exclusive look at the labor-intensive process of “BG Follies of 2012,” which enlists skilled men and women who sew, spray-paint and sculpt for hours (and hours) on end.
Seeing the BG team hard at work in their studio was really like our own little visit to Santa's workshop; the level of commitment to their craft is unparalleled, and truly remarkable to see in action. We had no idea how much skill goes into the holiday windows until we got to see the whole production come together piece by piece. From the gilded window frames, to the giant silver starbursts and crystal chandeliers, each element of the display worked to capture a theatrical fantasy world straight out of the 1920s. It was equally fascinating to watch the dressing of the mannequins; who knew they required their own make-up artist (false lashes, included)?
Alongside custom gowns by Naeem Khan, and a look straight from Sarah Burton's Alexander McQueen runway, were pieces by the likes of Elie Saab, Marc Jacobs and 3.1 Phillip Lim. We were wowed by the bird's eye-view black-and-white dancefloor, inspired by Marilyn Monroe in Some Like it Hot. With feathers, sequins and jewels, the attention to detail was astonishing: from the mini Ziegfeld Follies showgirls to the Minsky’s Burlesque-inspired mannequin of Sally Rand (wearing fringed Marchesa, no less!). Let’s take a trip back to the 1920s Art Deco era, shall we?
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Wow, you saved her life, cleaned her up nursed her back to health & she went on to make her debut in the bright lights of New York.
Who new she had such lofty goals, way to go Sis.
Hi Bro isn't it amazing from trash to starlit !!!! Thank you for the love ; We farm girls clean up pretty good :-))))))
You're most welcome Sis.
Yes, cut & polished like a fine gem!
She suits the glam perfectly, what a sale to the bright lights of NYC, hope they gave you a nice price. I wish I remembered the other post you deleted better, would be good to compare, wouldn't it be nice if a lot of finds we sold went to B.G.?
Thank you Bro :-) She was resurrected from being trash to a beauty again and back at work again
Thank you Phil. The last photo on post is as she was when I sold her . They changed her lip color and did have artists on hand when making mannequin display to re work any of the girls that were in need of glamour make up :-) Thank you for the love
stunning and very beautiful doll and i love Bergdorf Goodman :) xoxoxoxo
beautiful Mannequin:)
Thank you so much bellin.mustang and musik :-))))))) I worked hard on restoring her .
She's stunning, Manikin!!! Wonderful that you were able to restore this mannequin her beauty, and that she has since been due respect by Bergdorf Goodman!!! I'm on their email list, so I know what some of those persons who can afford to buy the best are wearing, and so many of their evening gowns are quite beautiful. (Those gowns are quite beyond my budget, but it is exhilarating to see how beautiful they are. I'm also on Neiman-Marcus' email list, although I haven't purchased anything from them in almost thirty years. : o They too recognize beauty.) So glad that the artist and Physician in you were able to resurrect this mannequin to beauty and wholeness. A triumph - again!!!...Now, I wonder what she’ll be wearing next? Take a bow, Manikin!!! : D Hooray!!!
Thank you MiKKo ! Such kind words . I am delighted she got a new life xoxo
Wonder if she resides in a penthouse on Park Avenue now, when she is not modelling !~
youve done s stunning manikin :) she would look great back at BG FOR ONE DAY:)
such beauty:)
I heard that her & her friends are going to have a new reality show "The real mannequins of New York City"
LOL WS That was a good one ! I would watch it :-)
I don't know if I would, those reality shows there just so scripted :-))
Thank you Kerry :-)
Thank you ho2cultcha for showing love . You always have the most unique posts and wonderful eye for finding great things !
Thank you NicoleJerelen , Appreciate your stopping and liking my post :-) come again
awesome manikin ,thanks for the love ,
Thank you lundy , and musik for appreciating my post :-)
From ashy to classy :)
Really cool story too
Thank you Phat ! I appreciate your stopping to put some love on this post . And your right she turned High class :-)
Thank you Birdie I sure appreciate you enjoying this post and story behind her :-)
Thank you so much Moonstonelover21 :-)
SO BEAUTIFULL. That's what fashion is all about - blending old w/new.
valentino97 well said so true the old is new again :-) Thank you for the love !
How did I miss this?!?! Wonderful! Farm girl hits the big time.
Hope you are well Mani
Hi Amber :-) Thank you ! Yes the farmer turned glamor . Are you as sick of winter as me ? I hope we get a summer this year . Many thanks you's your always a dear !
Oooofff the wind today froze my bones. I swear it was the coldest day of the year!
Doing well? Got over that nasty flu? I always eye dolls for you but not in my balliwick so at a loss.
Amber I had that nasty flu and 2 mo later still have affects of it I hope your doing better . Snow and cold here too but being so close I think our weather is more the same as Sean gets different weather up north from here . Lets hope for spring one day soon :-)
I'm sorry I missed this one Mani.
Je suis fou des folies, moi!
vetraio50 Thank you and I also am crazy for the follies :-) Glad you enjoyed a window into the making of a follies display :-)