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Dana daydreamed of one day being able to set her agenda at B.Altman with the same courage and tenacity as the woman who was now driving the VW while speaking animatedly about her travel plans for the near future. She would be journeying to India in search of exotic merchandise for the store__ Indian extravaganza, a lavish event planned by Ira Neimark and Dawn Mello to compete with Bloomingdale__ Retailing as Theater movement. The movement was the brainchild of Bloomingdale__ Marvin Traub, who staged elaborate presentations such as China: Heralding the Dawn of a New Era. Typical extravaganzas featured fashion, clothing, food, and art from various regions of the world.____l bring back enough items to make Bloomingdale__ blush!_ Nina said confidently. __nd I__ not just talking sweaters, hats, and walking sticks. I__l stop first in the Himalayas and prowl the Landour Bazaar.__ynn Steward ~ A Very Good Life