Joseph, London

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We were rather wowed to receive these images; just look at the detail in this incredible scheme.  Working in conjunction with those lovely guys at Harlequin Design (you can see more of their work by clicking the banner below) the team here have for the first time created an interactive installation  which enables the customer to journey through the space in order to enhance their visual experience.  Based on one of the key SS14 trends, Organza Lace, and featuring figures from the Atrezzo Mannequin company the brand really have so beautifully blurred the boundaries between Art and Design.

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Diane Von Furstenberg, London

Gravitational spheres in a repetition format against a Red and White backdrop is whats rocking DVF right now.  A simple scheme, but of course the execution is as always (well nearly) perfectly produced.

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Coach, London

With their large grassy letter 'C's embedded with Green flowers in a repetition format coach is looking really cool right now.  There's not much more to say about it but it does look rather impressive.

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Billionaire, London

We were rather impressed with the props at this store although our eyes still smart at the name of this brand.  This couldn't be a more nauseous buttock clenching brand name if it tried and this is probably why we have avoided including it to date.  That said, the presentation does look good and they clearly are a wealthy brand if they can have a store along Sloane street here in the centre of it all. There is obviously a market for their stuff so who cares what we think, right?  The brand name is still just awful however.

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Rare Basic, London

Whether you are a luxury, mid-range, value or independent retailer and you happen to be looking for new mannequins or fixtures then look no further than Rare Basic.  Located in North London their gorgeous new showroom really is worth a visit.  This was our first opportunity although we've known the guys here for years; we just don't know why it took us so long to get ourselves there but then we guess that's London life for you.  Anyway, do check out their website http://rarebasic.co.uk/ or like us, take some time out and arrange a visit; the guys are so accommodating and helpful that you really wont regret it. But, be warned, you will find yourself drooling over their products and you will find that you want it all. 

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Oakley, New York

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If you happen to be in NYC then you must go and see the brand spanking new Oakley store along 5th Avenue.  'Moment Factory' has created a multimedia installation for Oakley’s new flagship store, which opened officially on May 1, 2014. Moment Factory's concept had to successfully fit within the architectural design of the store, while also expressing the brand’s strong connection to technological innovation. Check out their Vimeo video here which is rather delicious https://momentfactory.box.com/s/w1ur1uezz724ln56aa8a The store’s long and narrow footprint also created opportunities to explore movement and create a coherent visual impact over a long distance; Retail operations were also a key consideration in the design process with this incredible ceiling mounted digital installation.

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Fendi, London

Well, the Fendi store has finally opened along Bond street here in the centre of it after what seems months of anticipation and wow what a fantastic opening scheme.  What you are unable to view in these images are the new Aloof Mannequins designed by the guys at Chameleon who no doubt had a hand in the execution of this gorgeous scheme.  We are able to tell this simply because the finish in what they do is always so exceptional.  Just look at the details here even on the key pad.  Amazing stuff.

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Harvey Nichols, London

With their gorgeous props, gorgeous use of colour and of course fabulous fashion we just don't know why we don't visit Harvey Nichols more often.  If you want to see a fantastic example of urban gritty London influenced presentation where the team here absolutely capture the vibe on the street then look no further.  Go on, pop over to Knightsbridge.

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Stella McCartney, London

We're not usually fans of this brands' schemes although this is one of their better ones.  Cut out graphics seem to be gathering momentum across the high street at the moment as we have seen them being used in schemes at places such as Hilfiger and Esprit, both of which we featured recently. 

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Cos, London

This is the latest scheme at Cos right now.  There's not really much to say about it really?  We do wish that there was something that we could talk about but either its so subtle that we are missing it or there just is nothing at all?

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Dolce and Gabbana, London

We've never seen such big props at this brand and wow, how incredible.  We have also been trying to think of the references of these ceramic influenced props and think possibly Portuguese or Spanish?  Of course the usual dynamics of symmetry / asymmetry are in place and naturally this installation is perfectly aesthetically pleasing.  We would love to see however how scheme this has been translated into some of their bigger stores.  Anyone have any images they wish to share?

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VM and Display Show, London

If you haven't managed to get yourself over to the VM and Display Show 2014 at the Business Design Centre here in London yet then today is the last day to do so.  There are some fantastic new products on show and brilliant new concept 'stuff' to see.  Included here are just some of our favourite bits from ABC Mannequins, Arty Wigs, DZD, Matt Wingfield, Stylo Graphics, Janey Rodger, Lucky Fox and Panache.  Go on, get yourself out of the office for a few hours and go and have a look.  The atmosphere is so relaxed, everyone is super friendly and you really will be glad you did.  

Pull and Bear, London

We noticed that this store were undergoing a lot of work recently but we had no idea that they were inputting this level of technology.  Of course, as we are seeing the world over, technology is gaining an ever tighter grip on the way we shop and sadly in a lot of cases to the detriment of 'old school' presentation techniques.  The reason for this it would appear is that no one ever seems to undertake some kind of apprenticeship where presentation techniques are passed on over long periods of time although we guess new types of presentation techniques may evolve from this way of working anyway?

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