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

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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.

Tiffany, London

With probably the best scheme to date from this incredible brand, Tiffany have launched their Carousel scheme across the globe.  This scheme in London, of course looks quite superb and no expense has clearly been spared.  The New York flagship looks even better.  We're just about to launch our videos from New York via You Tube so that you will have an even better view of this scheme in motion.   Sadly the London scheme is static, while the New York scheme really is all bells and whistles and most of the window schemes have some level f movement.  Its all just too exciting really.

Barneys, New York, Gagas Workshop

Here's another little snippet for you of Gagas Workshop at Barneys.  We are in the process of uploading our videos to You Tube so in the meantime we'd like to whet your appetite (or probably tease you) with another slice of the scheme currently in place for the holiday season.

Barneys, New York

Well we finally made it back to the Big Apple for this seasons latest and greatest in window schemes and what's happening on the streets.  Of course, first stop has to be Barneys and Gaga's workshop.  Just wait until you see the windows - magical.  We're very excited as we are now making short videos too, so you will be able to see the whole experience soon on our You Tube site in all is glory.  We're incredibly jet lagged but for the next few weeks while we are stateside you will be able to see all of visual New York (well almost all) from this site.  In the meantime, we're continuing with our London schemes and launching the best of New York from Monday.....just watch this space.

Stella McCartney, London

We're not sure if these lights were initially expensive, if the recycling theme is being drawn out of every one of Stella's pores or if she is just being scrooge-like on the old Christmas bling.  Three years running these little old pups have been dragged out from the 'attic' somewhere, dusted down and placed in these windows.  We didn't like them the first time around, but three years running.....oh c'mon guys.  Squeezing every last penny out of these hideous little lights reminiscent of some dying suburban high street is killing the magic.  Can we have new ones next year please?

Mathew Williamson, London

We never really know what to say looking at the brand.  Sometimes they get their schemes looking really amazing and other times, we just shrug and think 'so what'.  This scheme of course is absolutely on trend with its taxidermy and a 'typical' Christmas scheme.  However, as the mannequins are same ones used for every single scheme (and we mean every single scheme) there's no real surprise left here apart from where are they going to position them next.  Its a bit like watching an episode of Big Brother.  The people are the same only just in ever so slightly different positions each time we view them.  Anyway, the product is beautiful and of course we know the quality is here, but come on guys, tease us a little with some kind of variation, will ya?