Sonia Rykiel, London

Thankfully it seems someone has grabbed this old brand by the throat and given it a good shake up.  We were a little, well, not really concerned about the brand, but it was looking just a little bit shabby recently but 'Voila' great props, gorgeous colours and it looks like this brand has bounced back.

Banana Republic, London

Good old Banana is looking slightly 'old school' at the moment; this is a good thing.  We haven't seen props laid out on flooring like this for quite some time and it looks great.  Of course there are references to their product which you can probably find through their website.  The mannequins have been wired very well too.  If you are not familiar with wiring it is a traditional technique of securing a mannequin in place without the use of base plates and which these days is usually the reserve of department stores or luxury brands; so very refreshing to see this technique in a global brand.

Burberry, London

How do you feel about this scheme?  We're not entirely sure what we think, but then we have been spoiled recently by their previous interesting schemes.  At least for us it is lacking a certain something.  Ah yes, a concept.  Come on guys this looks like all of the other generic brands on the high street and this isn't really the kind of scheme you have wowed us with over the past few months.  Its was all looking so good too.

Anthropologie, London

Regular followers of this site will know how we wax lyrical  about this brand, well, gush really if the truth be known, but then the we are also big fans of localised creativity rather than the one size fits all schemes we see just about everywhere else on the high street.  Anyway, embellishment or application of the surface texture, in this case with the use of embroidery on the backdrop is something which we will possibly see more of over the coming months.

Fortnum and Mason, London

This is an interesting direction for this usually traditional brand, don't you think?  And very welcome it is too. OK there are references to the historical with the use of the traditional frames, but how gorgeous are these colours.  The product is perfectly focused too and therefore highlighting its importance in the scheme.

Oasis, London

Although Valentines appears to be one of the main schemes on the high street at the moment, some brands have skipped it altogether (Phew..!) and gone for Spring.  We are big fans of what this brand manage to achieve and this scheme is no exception.  We love these ice blocks with trapped flowers inside which absolutely capture the season and where we are headed so superbly.

John Smedley, London

For such a tiny store this brand really make a big effort which is always enormously appreciated.  What you cant appreciate in a still image is that the circular disc behind the bust form actually rotates.  With Valentines Day approaching, schemes for the season are coming thick and fast and great to see these guys ahead of the game. 

Agent Provocateur, London

If you ever struggle with what to wear to the supermarket then worry no longer.  Those cheeky guys at Agent Provocateur have the answer for you.  A little drafty perhaps, but what the hell, go for it, we're sure no-one will even blink an eye. 

Fenwick, London

Fenwick continues to make some noise at their store along Bond street and their latest installation, a little reminiscent of the new age period which launched Rifat Ozbek to the forefront of our minds quite some time ago now looks superb.  Giant sized handbags, sunglasses and shoes illuminated with this minty Green glow and several product handling dynamics applied such as the use of the pyramid and symmetry generates that wonderful sense of balance.  We keep finding ourselves going back again and again just to see what they do next.

Dolce and Gabbana, London

This probably the best window scheme we have seen from this brand, ever.  Just look at those gorgeous props in the window.  If you have ever been to the Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincolns Inn fields then you will understand the comparison here.  And we adore that place.  Eclecticism at its very best and beautifully produced architectural components in a stacked formation.  Gorgeous.  Anyone know who did it?

Anya Hindmarch, London

This is a refreshing direction from Anya Hindmarch right now here in the centre of London.  Could someone let us know what these guys are doing elsewhere as they seem to be promoting the localised creativity trend; possibly inadvertently although it is welcome nonetheless.  Lab experiments and gorgeous product.  Great to see oodles of creativity injected into such a tiny space.

Bershka, London

Have you seen this installation at Bershka right now along Oxford Street?  We do love to see these collaborations and interesting 'bits' that these multiple brands drop on us now and again.  Unfortunately we were only able to capture a part of this so you will have to go and visit it for yourself, however the information reads that this was produced by Julie Waibel at the RCA based on Mary Poppins' never ending bag (you have to see the whole installation to understand this).  This is a fantastic example of how seemingly generic brands are supporting fresh new talent.

Liberty, London

This brand rarely fail to impress and we adore the fun that they inject into their schemes.  While not the most lavish of schemes, it is of course a wonderful surprise not to view the dreaded Sale schemes which still haunt us around town.  With their 'Cut out and Keep' installation, simply but beautifully produced we can't help but keep following them to see what they do next.