Tods, London

We're a little surprised to see this scheme again at Tods?  We saw this little gem during the Summer time and of course loved it but we're not sure why they changed to and then changed it back again to this?  Anyway, this is what is current.

Tezenis, London

Oh gawd, we don't know what this brand are doing.  In their prime and cripplingly expensive space at Oxford Circus we would have thought they would have 'pulled out all the stops' and honed in on the details to get this brand rocking.  Instead we have a confusing and cheap scheme which communicates that they don't appear to mind the damage that they are doing to themselves.  

French Connection, London

Well it looks like French Connection are beginning to turn things around, don't you think?  We love their new 'sketch' promotion which is a little risque for the high street but looks really cool.  We're guessing this is their Christmas scheme and so refreshing not to see the usual and obligatory Red, Green and sparkly stuff.  Finger crossed for these guys that their future is as bright, clean and fresh as this scheme.

Anya Hindmarch, London

If you happen to be along Bond street then do go and check out the new scheme at Anya Hindmarch right now.  This brand have comparatively small windows within which to work and their schemes don't always tend to photograph very well because of the heavy security grille behind.  However this little gem stopped us in our tracks while we dodged the pouring rain we've had.  A very talented taxidermist has woven their magic over these little ducklings as they look particularly good, and dare we say 'fresh' to help create this simple narrative.

Pull and Bear, London

We don't often find Halloween schemes here in London as everyone seems to skip from 'back to school' or London Fashion week etc. straight into Christmas.  Here at Pull and Bear, who incidentally do produce some great schemes which we often forget to include and have their latest offering beaming scarily on to the high street.   Great fun scheme and refreshing to see this event back on the calender.

John Lewis, London

Possibly the most talked about (and certainly written about) is the Christmas scheme at John Lewis right now.  If you thought this brand were stuck in a time long forgotten then you couldn't be more wrong.  These incredible creatures produced from everyday objects was produced in collaboration with the ever creative team at Chameleon and Billie Achilleos is quite a corker and how refreshing to see such innovation and a whole lot of fun on the high street again.  There is a VM God afterall. 

VM and Display Awards, 2013

If you happened to be at the VM and Display Awards on Friday then we're sure you had a fantastic time...!  This year was introduced by the fashion Designer Wayne Hemingway, co-founder of the fantastic Red or Dead and currently HemingwayDesign.   A huge congratulations to all the winners which included Urban Outfitters, Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdales, Ferrari, Topshop, House of Fraser, Topman, Hackett, Bentalls, Harrods, French Connection, Selfridges, Jaeger, Nike and Miss. Selfridge.

Ermenegildo Zegna, London

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If you happen to be anywhere near Harrods here in London any time soon then do go and have a look at the new Ermenegildo Zegna installation which celebrates the 50th anniversary of their Extra fine Wool trophy.  The installation tells the story of the process from raw material to completion leading the customer on a journey through the space.  The mannequins above are stood on this incredible bespoke glass and brass staircase complete with stunning large manufacturing cogs of varying sizes which communicate the process and are used to show some of their accessories.

Tods, London

Nothing amazingly revolutionary or entertaining but just a good old fashioned 'nice' scheme.  Large format graphics and product on tables in a step / pyramidal format.  It isn't going to rock the world or even raise a tiny smile; it just is.

Etro, London

Well, looks like the Etro scheme has kicked in full force.  With references to the pending 'big' season, Etro is leading the way with Green wreaths and, well, other bits that we cant quite make out.  Anyway, the screens here really are quite magnificent and probably cost a  pretty penny to install so goodness knows they will be squeezing their monies worth out of this little gem.  What we did particularly enjoy viewing is how they have customised their bust forms for this scheme.  Finally some experimentation.

Fortnum and Mason, London

We have been dying to see what this store would do next and as usual they never disappoint us.  As we always say, if there is one brand than can handle this type product then this is the one.  Our photographs don't really do this scheme justice so if you happen to be passing by along Piccadilly at night time then do go and check them out as the lighting here is so superb and the products glisten and sparkle beautifully that the whole installation can only be truly appreciated through experiencing it.

Liberty, London

If you saw this window at Liberty when it was covered in a vinyl with its tiny reveals then, taadaahh.....here's whats behind it and the new sneaker boots are here (incidentally when did we all become American?  No offence to our readers in the US but we are British and European and we call them trainers and no big brand will tell us otherwise).  A combination of Nike and Liberty, yes it is.  We don't like the product.  The presentation is however superb, fun and exactly what we would expect from Liberty.

Cos, London

We were a little bemused initially when we saw the latest offering from this brand.  However, with just a minor bit of perseverance (really very minor if you are sat at home on your computer) we did find that this was a rather exciting collaboration.  If you follow this link, all will be revealed..http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/cos-x-patternity  Very interesting indeed.