Odd Moment on Fifth

NYC – My friend Suzanne and I were walking down Fifth Avenue this evening when we saw an unusual site: the dismantling of the extravagant holiday window displays at Bergdorf Goodman on Fifth Avenue.
This high-end store has some of the most exquisite and ornate displays in Manhattan; I’m sure they take days to assemble. It was so bizarre to see men carrying off fake desserts and antique furniture and other props. The store was closed, but when we peered through the glass door, we saw mannequins from the displays lying on the floor. By the time we got on our way, a window we had examined only 10 minutes prior – it featured a giant polar bear made of feathers – was covered with a black sheet. (JM)