Michael Kors, London

It will probably be quite strange to future generations to see signs like this on retail store windows.  What we are talking about of course is the decal highlighting social distancing.  In the meantime, since this brand moved to Regent street site and its huge windows we have seen some great schemes here.  The current one couldn't have been timed better as London experiences what we probably consider holiday weather given what its like most of the year with its tropical feel complete with Palm tree graphics.

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Rimowa, London

This is probably not the most exciting scheme out there at the moment although it is out there and we only tend to show what is current.  There have been some interesting schemes over the years here which cant be easy given the product is essentially a metal box on wheels with a handle however there is some interesting use of colour in this installation nonetheless.

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Givenchy, London

We don't often see much in the way of Visual Merchandising from this brand.  Ok, well they did have some large prop handbags in their windows recently although they weren't very exciting.  However, we did come across this installation and to be honest WTF went through our minds initially.  This is rather a slightly unhinged installation although we have to say that we absolutely love it.  This is so far removed from the usual things luxury brands do and actually completely unexpected of this brand.  We can imagine trying to sell this concept to the CEO and the usual dull-as-dishwater's from finance however, well done to whoever  was brave enough to do something so simple and yet so refreshing and interesting.  We salute you.

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New Mannequin Collection

If like most retailers at the moment, you are probably dusting off your old mannequins and more than likely your collections are under going renovations.  If you happen to be looking for something just a little more fresh, and well, actually hot off the press, then look no further than the gorgeous new collection from Association mannequins.  Presenting Grey, based on a suave and, of course, quite honestly the type of male all of us would like to look like right now post-lockdown, in 10, yes 10, calm and gentle poses then look no further. The collection has been designed and styled by the ever wonderful and talented Creative Director Danny Letton with wigs produced by the super lovely Sam Beadle and his team at Peluca Studio.  Get them on speed dial.

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Longchamp, London

We weren't quite sure what message or indeed the promotion was here at this brand initially and thought perhaps given that they have included a riding hat that perhaps it was something rather horsey.  Fortunately this was correct as we cross checked with their website and it appears to relate to their Le Foulonne collection of handbags.   The photography with bits of a horse and bits of a saddle were the clues.  So there you have it.

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Prada, London

We had a strange feeling that this was an old scheme from this brand although its actually a current one.  We suspect that the use of the logo which looks quite old now might have given us that impression.  Anyway, there's clearly a nod to the holiday period which actually is slightly rubbing salt in our wounds at the moment as we really cant go anywhere anyway without the risk of facing all of the shenanigans of getting back.   So, here's the latest scheme from this brand with a taste of what you are probably going to miss this year.  You're welcome.

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Hackett, London

There's a wonderfully fresh feel to this scheme.  This brand always produce such great quality schemes which we have commented on on many occasions previously.  The strap line for their latest installation is Beyond the Blues complete with mannequins on rocks.  We had to have scan around however as we initially thought that the brand had released a sustainable collection (great if they have) although it's actually referencing some product which of course is Blue.  We love Blue.  Check out the video promotions which go with this scheme which are very beautifully shot.

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Salvatore Ferragamo, London

Whoever sold this amount of prop butterflies to this brand must have been jumping for joy.  Given the amount of stores this brand have globally (is it 393 still?) and multiply that by probably 1000 Butterflies per store (..ish) this has kept someone very busy recently and great news for the industry.  We have seen some wonderful gems from this brand and this is another very beautifully produced installation.

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Valentino, London

This brand don't tend to do much in the way of Visual Merchandising in their stores sadly which is perhaps rather a missed opportunity although thats the way it is.  We did love this little bit that they have installed at their Bond street store however with their gorgeous Red neon against the Red backdrop.  It did take us some time to work out what the lettering said however and it was a flip-of-a-coin scenario initially between Alone and A Love until we realised that it actually says Alcove, referring of course to their Rockstud Alcove bag featured in the window.

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Fendi, London

We couldn't quite work out what this scheme was initially and to be honest we are only rather guessing when we say that it appears to be a series of F's.  Rolling ones too.  We've have a glance across the brands website and there are no immediate links that we can spot to tie in with this scheme.  Naughty.  Anyway, we will satisfy ourselves by thinking that they are a giant version of the Fendi monogram.

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Jimmy Choo, London

This brand are changing their schemes so fast at the moment and what a great one this is.  Their store along Bond street has such small windows that we're amazed that they are able to get anything in to them at all (besides a pair of shoes).  The current scheme is a wonderful faux perspective complete with cut out palms in these delicious colours.

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Dior, London

We remember a time when this brand did virtually nothing visual in their windows, but just look at them now.  We've come to love what this brand do as every scheme is so wonderfully different and therefore we have no idea what to expect apart from something incredible.  We've seen this installation across social media already, so, clearly already gone around the world.  No easy task for sure to achieve.

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Zara, London

Wow this brand is looking very crisp and clean right now with their latest installation which incidentally has been produced to almost luxury level (the store itself isn't of course).  Pallets and scissor lifts in a chrome finish and stacked at a low level create the narrative around their product.  We cant recall seeing these mannequins anywhere before although its great see something fresh out there.  Given the amount of stores this brand has, just like most other retailers who are making such a massive effort to entice us in, the production of this was no doubt no easy task and it is very much appreciated.

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