Neiman Marcus
Window Displays
Field Trip (May 1, 2013)
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| Alexander McQueen |
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| Alexander McQueen |
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| Neiman Marcus from outside |
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| Alexander McQueen |
Last week my class took a field trip to Neiman Marcus and Barney's to see the actual collection of designers that we had been studying . Our first stop was Neiman Marcus. Right away we took pictures of the outside and studied the beautiful details of the garments. I took as many photos as I could with my not so high-tech phone, as you can see, but they still capture what had been outside the glorious walls of Neiman Marcus.
When we walked into the store, an immense breeze of high designer perfumes hit us and, just letting you know, you have to have money in order to fit in. The employees don't give you any welcome and they watch you like a hawk. They have an expression that screams "what are you doing here?" That didn't bother me because once we left the first floor and headed towards the second, I was in fashion heaven. Looking at the richness of the prints, fabrics, etc made my heart beat faster and it reminded me of why I wanted to become a designer.
Feeling the garments made me wonder what the designers were thinking when they made their clothes. I hoped that I would feel their fashion magic transfer to me, but it was in vain. The designer's mind will always remain a mystery, never revealing their true inspiration.
Collections that were seen were from spring/summer 2013. Two designers that captured my eye were Marni and Etro. These two happen to be the brands that I have recently studied from my Current Designers class.
Etro
Designer: Veronica Etro
Marni
Designer: Consuelo Catiglioni
Barneys
Inside Display
Filed Trip (May 1, 2013)
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| Outside of Barneys |
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| Proenza Schouler |
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| Rodarte Textile |
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| Bottega Veneta Rack |
From Neiman Marcus to Barneys, my classmates and I saw the difference between the stores. Neiman showered with pure elegance and richness and Barneys view itself as a studio. Barneys windows displays were smaller and not as dynamic. However, I felt very relax and not as tense when I was at Neiman's. I felt free to take as many photos and I was able to look closer to detail without a person looking over my shoulder. I watched my classmates expressions and I believe they too felt open to do whatever they want. Looking at the the clothing racks I recongnized many designers but in the end I loved Rodarte and Proenza Schouler.
Rodarte
Designer: Kate and Laura Mulleavy
Proenza Schouler
Designer: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez
(Image Via: Neimanmarcus.com, Barneys.com)
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