Sephora, New York

While we never shop at this store, we do really love what they do.  The Sephora store's 5th Avenue scheme really does look superb.  With its beautifully laser cut material - the detail here is remarkable - filling these windows across the whole of their fenestration.  Night time of course is the time to view these as they very much act like a monochromatic stained glass window.     

Gucci, New York

We weren't massive fans of the Gucci scheme in London that we recorded recently, however the New York store along 5th Avenue really does look quite superb.  OK, the star motif isn't our favourite thing but the way it has been repeated in this format to give the illusion of some kind of perspective in which the product sits, really does work so well, although it is a shame that a bust form was selected instead of a full mannequin, don't you think?

Louis Vuitton, New York

Of course no visit to the Big Apple would be complete without visiting our favourite 'visual' brand, would it?  Louis Vuitton have implemented a variation on the same theme as their Maison in London.  Its difficult to decide which version is our favourite because they are both, as always so beautifully executed.  But anyway,  these windows shine like a beacon from its corner position opposite Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany and Bvlgari that really does make for a visual merchandisers heaven. 

Blanc De Chine, New York

We've viewed this store for quite some years, although strangely only now included it.  Anyway, we love these 'ultra violet' (?) structures supporting this scheme.  At night time they cast a wonderful glow on the outside to the street - quite welcoming when its so cold here.  Anyway, these illuminated icy looking structures really are very cool.  We're not sure how they have been produced but, if you get the chance, do go and take a closer look and maybe let us know?

Fendi, New York

We've seen the use of easels and Artists canvases back in London throughout 2011 at Anya Hindmarsh and Diesel for example.  We love the Rothko feel to the canvases together with the colour of the merchandise.  The overall composition does look really quite beautiful, don't you think?

Henri Bendel, New York

Wow, you must go and see Henri Bendels scheme along 5th Avenue right now.  With their mannequin 'dressed' in multiples of tiny beans, accessorised with Liberty's torch this really is great fun.  Suspended illuminated and spinning frames hang just inside the store with references to the Rockettes.  We particularly love the decorated chandeliers inside, but you'll have to and see these for yourself.  We've made a video if this store for you to feel the experience yourself - at least in part.  Click here to view.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB8-41bzTiw&list=UUsubIQJFMNM6ZVPlgxA4MaQ&index=7&feature=plcp

Aether, Pop-up, New York

Have seen the pop-up Aether store in SoHo?  Although we weren't particularly drawn in by the merchandise (more of the same old stuff one can buy just about everywhere really) we were drawn in because of the fabulous caravan (is there an American term for one of these capsule-like mobile thingies?)  Anyway, this looked really cool, we stopped, we looked (although we didn't buy) but job well done.  Maybe just sort out the merchandise so it doesn't look like everyone else?

Saks, New York

Meanwhile, here in New York, Saks are 'entertaining' us with their latest projection.  Well, how much longer could we endure the illuminated snowflakes and the sound of tubular bells eh?  Anyway, in true 'cookie-cutter-dare-we-offend-anyone' style we have the exploding bubbles and snowflakes - Dull at the very most, but of course you may think oherwise.  If you like this malarkey, you can catch our video (which incidentally was recorded in great anticipation after pushing our way through the crowds of international cookie cutters)  by clicking on the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG_mJr2zrE8&feature=related  

On the Streets, London

Were you on the London Underground yesterday morning at about 11.00am?  Very creepy promo going on at Oxford Circus.

Tiffany, New York

If you loved the Tiffany windows in London, then you will be completely wowed by these ones here in New York.  One of the things that we love so much about New York store windows is that the retailers are not afraid to apply their scheme, in part, on the outside of their spaces.  Static images of course only tell part of the story, so, if you'd like to them in action, check out our You Tube Channel from the link below and be wowed too.  Better still go and see them for yourself?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKrW44Xvkpo&list=UUsubIQJFMNM6ZVPlgxA4MaQ&feature=plcp

Maxfield, Los Angeles

Images Courtesy and Copyright Chris Jonic

While we are freezing here on the East coast in New York, its clearly warm and sunny in California.  We are quite envious right now.  We are always excited to receive new images from across the globe to share with you and have recently recieved these of the windows of the ever-so-cool-it-hurts Maxfield in Los Angeles of Chris Jonics 'Clothes Horse' installation.  How cool is this?  We love this installation with its wonderful humour and particularly within a retailer so confident that no merchandise is even presented.  Brilliant. 

Bergdorf Goodman, New York

View more presentations from retailstorewindows

If you want to be wowed, then look no further than Bergdorf Goodman.  These guys are at the pinnacle of Visual Merchandising Theatre and we have never been disappointed.  We are sure you wont be either with our snapshot of their windows.  If you would like to view our video of their windows, then check out our video at   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIuLBeb6YcM

Barneys, Gagas Workshop, New York

OK, so here you go.....'lil monsters'...!  Thank you for all of your messages.....we know you have been dying to view this video.  We are also uploading more videos onto our You Tube channel also if you would like to see more....just watch this space.  In the meantime..........we're here in New York, so you don't have to be....;o)............but loving every moment.