Auntie Claus was chosen to be the theme for Saks Fifth Avenue's Holiday windows in 1999. They traveled to Cincinnati in 2000 and were in Atlanta in 2001.

Here are some of the folks at Saks Fifth Avenue responsible for these wonderful windows:

• Window Director: Randall Yaw
• V.P. of Visual Promotions: Ken Smart
• Production Manager: Tim Wisgerhof
• Visual Merchandising Manager, Lighting: Gregory Ballweg

Here are some images from the window creators themselves, Spaeth Design, in New York City. Shown here are the set designs of the windows constructed by the wonderfully imaginative Michael Allen, giving you a sneak preview of what to look forward to. Also some of the three dimensional characters which were created by master sculptor Van Craig.
Spaeth Design has been in the window display business for 55 years. David Spaeth the current chairman and CEO started the animated window division 20 years ago. Here are the talented artists at Spaeth Design who have worked on Auntie Claus at Saks Fifth Avenue:

• Set Designer: Michael Allen Sculpting and Costumes: Van Craig
• Production Manager: Mitchell Yaven
• Sculptor Coordinator: Ann Folger
• Lead Animator: Jeffrey Beatty
• Scenic Charge: Jason Hettel

Final Windows

Window Models