Lanvin, London

We do appreciate and actually often like display cases, particularly very old ones which look like they've had another life somewhere.  We're not always big fans of the schemes here at the London store though while all the effort to the scheme appear to be in Paris: that store seems to get it all and then some. We do wish that the windows looked like they were rather more loved.  You can see the scheme in more detail in out video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Genu3NXjJAg

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Bottega Veneta, London

We don't normally manage to capture the schemes at this brand very often as the security grilles are usually pulled down at night time so we usually on ever include the occasional New York store.  We were a little surprised so find that the brand have a sense of humour as while of course the products are superbly produced they aren't very exciting.  Here, a street scene complete with sitting Cat.  OK, its not exactly rocking the high street but the Cat did make us take a closer look as it does look quite real, at a glance.  What we cant quite work out is why there is a mannequin in an open window with a handbag on the ledge with a book case so close behind her?  She's probably looked at their website and about to hurl herself out through sheer boredom?   Check out our video here anyway and at least smile because there is a realistic Cat in the window.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49H529UPMUU

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Prada, London

If there is one brand that uses colour to perfection then it is definitely Prada.  There's no main narrative here which we are aware of and as their website is less than helpful in communicating very much (and we just don't know why they just don't seem to 'get' the online thing very well).  The scheme as it is of course is beautifully presented even if it doesn't say very much and we remain big fans of the artisan quality of their products.  You can view the whole scheme here in our video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU7eOjXfUsA

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Tiffany, London

We weren't quite sure we understood this scheme at Tiffany right now, however it appears that it is a mixture of a range of collections, i.e. star crossed, endless love, take a bow and unlock the possibilities rather than just focusing on one product to create a narrative.  Slightly confusing message here unless you scratch a little deeper and cross reference with their website, and quite honestly how many people actually do that?  It is still, of course, perfectly executed.  You can see all of the windows in our video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmcKjHqnQZQ

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Marta, Reggio Emilia, Italy

Images Courtesy and Copyright Marta

Its not very often that we include schemes from Italy so it is always a pleasure to receive images from brands based there.  Here at Marta Giftware, the team have implemented thier AW15 scheme with seasonal leaves and branches which contrast very nicely with their Silver, crystal, leather and Silk merchandise.

Alexander McQueen, London

You really have to view the products here in person so see how amazing they look.  Surrounded by giant stems with thorns the scheme is very simple although it perfectly ties-in with the product creating a very carefully thought through solution.  Delicious as always.  Check out our video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjKqSj3VD0o

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Max Mara, London

This was clearly a scheme aimed at London Fashion week, although the colours used here are so beautifully selected that we couldn't help but include it.  The schemes at this brand don't seem to change as often as they did prior to their store under going renovations but they have opened up the space and use it to their full advantage, and of course the presentation is as immaculate as one would expect.  Just check out our video to get a better sense of the window space at this store along Bond Street. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiQyx_nWjx0

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Dover st. Market, London

This is possibly one of the simplest schemes that we've seen at Dover st. Market and of course in true branding style it flows through to the surrounding brands' stores too.  If you are not familiar with this scheme, it is of course Gucci.  We cant wait to see the new Dover st. store in its new home in the former Burberry site along the Haymarket.  We're not holding out for an invitation to the grand opening although stranger things do happen but we will of course post some images of their windows for you once it does.

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Hermes, London

Another corker of scheme at Hermes now.  Do go and have a look at this one if you can as they do appear to do different schemes everywhere which is very refreshing.  Outlines of a bench, trees and dog in one window, artists canvases and clouds with lightening and umbrellas (image above) in others.  The windows here are a gift that just keeps on giving.  Check out our video here for a closer look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-YLJRG8M_g  

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Daks, London

We often pass this brand and wish it was just a little bit more theatrical, although this is one of our favourite schemes from them for a while.  With work from The Geometric collection by Nicola Wallis proving that collaborations are still as strong as ever although perhaps the artwork here could have been a little more spatial rather than an installation surrounded by very well dressed mannequins - not a critique, just a suggestion to gain greater impact. Our favourite part of the window is above.  How cool does she look, eh..!  Check out our video here for a view around the space https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbv1s0w1hyQ

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Stella McCartney, London

We haven't always been very charitable about this brand's schemes but recently they are really sharp and great quality.  Their current Fur Free installation, besides being a worthy cause, does exactly what its meant to do; it communicates loud and clear that fur is wrong and with modern technology-led fabrics it is also quite unnecessary to wear it.  Check out our video as what you cant see in a still image is that the word 'Free' glows and flickers drawing in the passers-by.  If you cant see the video here, just click on the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHwSeI2REAM

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Warehouse, London

We're really big fans of this brand and their incredibly well thought through narratives behind what they do.  Their latest scheme is a collaboration between themselves and B.A.(Hons) Fashion Visual Merchandising students at London College of Fashion.  After weeks of working with the students the Visual team selected Emma Fearn and her scheme inspired by the Giants Causeway as the winner and implemented this scheme recently.  Check out their website link here to see the full story.  http://www.warehouse.co.uk/blog/2015/work/14424-london-college-fashion-emma-fearn

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Aishti, Middle East

Images Courtesy and Copyright Arte Vetrina Project

In celebration of the opening of the Aishti Foundation building as the new destination of Art, Food and Fashion, the latest campaign for this brand directed by Sagmeister and Walsh has been inspired by the Sea.  The models used for the campaign were photographed inside fish tanks and rooms filled with Ocean water.  The team at Arte Vetrina Project have used this as the starting point of this campaign to implement the latest window installation at the Aishti stores as seen here.