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Kalman Ruttenstein, Bloomingdale's senior vice president of fashion direction (known for his savvy trend spotter and love of the theater), died of cancer Thursday at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He was 69 years old. Ruttenstein, known as Kal, was as ubiquitous as Bloomingdale itself. He was often seen at plays around town (rumor has it he saw Rent 75 times), and he was the arbiter of style for Bloomingdales for three decades. He has been credited with hoisting up Bloomingdales fashion image to the stratosphere.

THE NEXT HAT LIFE NEWSLETTER WILL BE SENT TO YOU IN JANUARY.
So, have a happy (and a politically correct) Holiday, and remember “No Matter Where You’re At Wear A Hat. May your business be profitable and your days be bright. HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM HAT LIFE.