Simon Doonan, the genius creative decorator behind the Barneys New York window displays for the past twenty years, has been selected to decorate the White House for Christmas.
According to sources, Doonan was chosen months ago to create the Presidential public holiday displays, but the White House has declined to confirm the choice.
Doonan follows in a long line of celebrity decorators who have been chosen to give the White House some Christmas cheer.
The details for this years decorations have remained top secret, but word on the street is that they will incorporate artwork from children. All will be revealed later today when Michelle Obama opens the House for public tours.
Fun!
Can't wait to see what the always-intriguing Mr. Doonan puts together!
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Barneys is thinking over either debt restructuring or filing bankruptcy to regain control of the company from Dubai's Istithmar, the company that purchased Barneys for $942 million in 2007.
With the new ownership came considerable debt, and now that sales are down, Barneys is seeking a ways to be rid of some of their debt.
Canada's Holt Renfrew reached out to Perry Capital, the very hedge fund that helped finance Istithmar's purchase of Barneys, about a joint offer to control Barneys.
No decisions have been made, but if it eases the department store's debt, good for them!
We'll buy you, Barneys!
Is $3.99 enough???
Barneys New York is a little red in the face after a bloody window display offended customers.
The concept for the E. 61st Street display, whch featured long black dresses by Helmut Lang and A.L.C., was "Dressed To Kill." With red paint splattered all over the windows, the mannequins were posed as though they were (unsuccessfully) fending off attackers.
One Barneys customer, told The New York Daily News that she found it "distasteful," when she was shopping with her daughter. Another said she found it "a little crazy."
The mannequins were quickly removed once it became clear that customers found the display more disturbing than enticing.
Barneys' creative director, Simon Doonan, said, "we encourage our display people to be creative. We give them a lot of latitude, but this clearly crossed the line. It's as if someone saw a bad Hitchcock movie."
Click here to see the bloody mess.
What do U think?? Are you offended by the graphic display??
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