IMPACT CFDA

This past week I visited the Impact CFDA exhibit put on by the Museum at FIT. The school's museum has their own permanent collection of runway looks donated by the designers, which I also visited. 


The special exhibit celebrated the CFDA's 50th anniversary and showcased pieces from other designer members. My father became a member in the late 80's and is still honored to be part of such a great group of talented people!


The necklace my father gave for the exhibit was made of rock crystal, topaz, pearls. The necklace was made in 1992, which is also the year I was born! 


My favorites in the exhibit was a vintage Geoffrey Beene gown that is similar to a gown my mom received from the designer as a gift! Another favorite was a silk gown from Rodarte 2011, farm inspired collection. I wouldve taken pictures, but photography wasn't allowed!


If you're in New York, definitely visit the exhibit, the collection and history of pieces are incredible!


Also check out this article about the exhibit, we've got a mention!!

The exhibit, ending May

The permanent exhibit at the museum!

I sneaked a picture of the necklace!

Also, this Thursday my father is celebrating his 30th anniversary at Bergdorf Goodman who supported him from the beginning! The event is from 12-4, with displays all over the main floor throughout the week!
We would love to see you!
xo
Caroline

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Im a little late on the holiday wishings, but today is New Years and in the good spirit of the new year, I wish everyone a happy holidays! If you are starting a new years resolution, wether to eat healthier, save more money or to be a little more glamourous everyday, stick to it!! Mine happens to be to blog more, so expect more blog posts in the near future!

On to the main point of the post, one of the most exciting things about the holidays in New York are the Bergdorf Goodman windows. From all of the years from my memory and pictures, my fathers jewelry was showcased in the BG holiday windows. We used to visit the windows the night it opened and take turns posing in front of the windows!

In this mornings NYT, Bill Cunnigham had his usual street spotting page, but was inspired by the Under the Sea BG window. He had the BG window as his main inspiration, which I also pictured below.

NYT page of street fashion and inspiration from the BG 'Under the Sea' windows 

 My favorite window was the 'Under the Sea' window on 5th ave. It is decorated with gorgeous fish mosaics, coral reefs, and 20 pieces of Dweck jewelry (I literally stood there for 10 minutes counting over and over again!)

 Most of the SD pieces were from the archives, and some were new, on sale now. My father did a lot of bronze and silver starfish with precious stones in the middle, like aquamarine. Many of the pieces included coral, sea shells, mother-of-pearl and other precious materials from the bottom of the ocean.

Click here to find out where you have seen this necklace before!!

This is also a piece you've seen before!

 As children we always used to take turns taking pictures of each other posing in front of our father's name, we looked forward to it each year!!

 Another window was inspired by wood, and the window was filled with prop animals and some jewelry. (sorry about the glare, but it was really beautiful!)

The mannequin wore a SD wood bead necklace and bronze tiger eye cuff.

 This was another beautiful window, entirely decorated with copper and birds of all shapes and sizes. The entire floor was covered with pennies and the walls were copper bird wings! But one of the most spectacular pieces was the vintage SD birdcage necklace. Its so fun to try on, but it literally weighs 10 pounds!

 The mannequin holds the birdcage necklace and wears a bronze smoky quartz cuff

Have you seen the windows..which was your favorite? If you answered no and your in the area, go see them!! The windows are easy to find because of the massive crowds in front all taking pictures! 

I also wish everyone a wonderful, successful, happy and healthy new year!!! 

xo, Caroline