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Friday, June 5, 2009
Boyds or Bergdorf?
photo by Elizabeth Wellington. My view from the second floor Here we see Boyds doubling as Bergdorf Goodman for The Best and The Brightest being filmed here in Philadelphia.

Hours after armed men burst in to Boyds and stole $300,000 in jewelry from Govberg, the show went on and a film crew turned the Philadelphia-based high end department store into Bergdorf Goodman.  The Best and The Brightest staring Neil Patrick Harris (who wasn't in town yet) and Bonnie Summerville (who we watched walk up to a bag and gasp at the sticker shock about half a dozen times)  is being filmed in Philadelphia. Boyds didn't just double as the luxury department store, it was also a high end cheese shop. From the mezzanine, the circles of cheese DiBrunos provided looked delectable. With Philadelphia trying to become a major player in providing clothing and space for films, Boyds is trying to make a name for itself. The boutique was responsible for most of Jamie Foxx's wardobe when he filmed Law Abiding Citizen in January. We'll stay tuned to see what other movies will be a part of Boyds future. Do you think Philly has a shot at being the next movie capital of the world?

 

Posted by Elizabeth Wellington @ 10:40 AM  Permalink | 3 comments
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Posted 10:57 AM, 06/05/2009
styleprdiva
It will only become a major player if we keep the tax credits which is a major issue now. NYC has( ir is seeking to) cut their credits and films are flocking to other states to get a better rate such as michigan 40% tax credit. We do have a great film community here as we do product placement for some of them that come into town.
Posted 11:23 AM, 06/05/2009
raindarr
Seems odd to shoot a NYC scene in Philadelphia given the close proximity of NYC..Given that,I think Philly rivals any city in scenery, sights and sounds, so making movies here makes sense..
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About Elizabeth Wellington
I’m a Libra so I’m all about pretty things. We of the scales sign know what we like, and our standards are high. So I can’t help but love fashion – one day I will get that Diane von Furstenberg wrap and those Christian Louboutin shoes. And fragrances? My favorite right now is Chanel Mademoiselle. As for makeup, can we say MAC? So let’s thank the Greek goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, that a true fashionista can find everything she needs right here in Philly. I’ve covered fashion here for six years, and I have traveled to New York, Los Angeles and Paris to write about local and national designers. Let me tell you, there is no place where people wear midnight Eagles green or Phillies red with such wild abandon as they do on the west side of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Sound familiar? This blog is for you.
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