Kenzo, London

We don't normally have the opportunity to capture this store as they always almost completely cover this window with their security grille.  Whats the point in having a a window scheme in that case?  Anyway, we occasionally see this brands stores around the world and are always drawn in.  In this instance, although currently in Sale we did particularly like the details on the paper structured fashion shown here.  Our cameras didn't quite capture all f the detail, although we're sure you get the gist.

For All Mankind, London

Well, that was For All Mankind then.  Open for just a year or so (maybe two years?),

Guess, London

Further along the Olympic road less travelled we have the current scheme from Guess.  Actually, we're not entirely sure why we are surprised, but this scheme actually works quite well.  OK, well it is a little 'blingy' but it is actually quite well done.  In the meantime, the various events for the Olympics are beginning to heat up and there is tonnes of stuff all around town announcing its imminent arrival.  Is it too late to give it to Paris?

Mathew Williamson, London

We dont often see very many schemes at the Mathew Williamson store here in London, although on this occasion, and clearly picking up on the Olympic theme we have been presented with these three podiums (or is it podi??  podia??. ....oh who knows) in a natural wood finish and with flashes of colour, above which are the suspended bust forms with this stunning product.

Liberty, London

What a simple yet fantastic idea, eh?  We love this scheme at Liberty right now.  OK, well not Olympic in any shape or form, although there is time to just slip something in, and we're sure that they will?  Anyway, the guys here have used floor plans as a backdrop linked to the various products found in the relevant places.  Simple and perfectly produced as always.

Energie, London

We are finally seeing some Olympic schemes coming through around London, so this week we are going to show you some of our favourites.  This one is from Energie situated along Carnaby st, which we've featured on several occasions before.  The scheme here highlights the 'Games After Party' on suspended perspex printed with a kind of circuit board design and placed in front of a London tube map.  Slightly odd in one sense as the Games haven't actually begun although it will eventually make sense of course.   

 

Richard James, London

We completely missed this window scheme at Richard James which must have been installed during the Queens Jubilee.  Anyway, better late than never, so here it is in all its neon glory.

Berluti, London

We keep checking back at Berluti on Conduit st. here in London to see what these guys are doing.  These are very difficult windows to work with and therefore there is always the danger and mistake that brands make, i.e. to do absolutely nothing.  However, these guys always make an effort and we want to see more and more.  

Godiva, London

We saw the guys installing this scheme recently at Godiva.  It was however,  strangely after the Jubilee for some reason although the references are more 'London' anyway so we guess it still works OK?  If you look closely the 'grassy' crowns are actually on the outside and inside of the fenestration which is always great to view.  We're beginning to see more an more Olympic based schemes now so we will be  showing these very soon.

Olympics, London

If you happen to be swinging by Liverpool street then do pop in and have a look at the latest graduates at Free range just by Brick lane.  We visited last night for the Private View, although it was a little manic and rather overwhelming.  Anyway, we spotted the above which appears to be the top of the NatWest Tower?  Is that right?  Everything is heating up here, finally as London prepares for the Olympic games so hopefully you have tickets.  If you do happen to have a couple of tickets for the opening or closing ceremonies please do let us know (we're part of the annoyed London majority who couldn't get tickets because of the scandalous way sales have been managed; An enquiry into why of course wont happen until after the games have finished - just great, eh?

Chayan Khoi, London

We love to find new things while flaneur-ing the city and here along Conduit street is the Chayan Khoi exhibition which has taken over the redundant space opposite the Issey Miyake store.  Anyway, we while we know nothing about this artist we were rather drawn in by their scrap books placed on the floor of the window space here.  If you happen to pass by, do go and take a closer look as they really are quite fascinating.

Reebok, Athens, Greece

Image Courtesy and Copyright Andreas Alexandridis

If you happen to be in Athens, Greece soon then do go and check out the latest scheme at Reebok.  We cant remember when we saw a Reebok store last (are there any others?) so this is quite a treat.  Produced by Onoma Architects, which are a Design agency based in the capital the team here have produced a scheme based on 'Crossfit' the latest innovative footwear from Reebok.  Anyway, we do love the neon skipping rope in particular which has been used in such an innovative way and great to see some wonderful creativity coming out of this country.

Moschino, London

We rarely say nice things about what this brand do visually; some of it is perhaps justified?  Anyway, while this scheme is not the most revolutionary one that we have ever seen it is actually one of their better ones, don't you think?  (We promised one of the team that we would say something nice about what they do)