Hackett, London

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The tropical theme is clearly happening across a range of countries right now and in this instance a reference to one of favourite places in the world, Kew.  If you are familiar with Kew Gardens you will see the references very clearly here with their beautiful spiral stairs and viewing balcony.  Another fantastic installation from both Hackett and http://www.harlequin-design.com

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Liu Jo, Milan

We've mentioned a few times that there is quite a trend towards the 'tropical' at the moment here in Milan and at Liu Jo, founded by the Marchi brothers in 1995 is rocking the look right now.  Cage and Parrot props form the focal point to the scheme here with a fantastic digital flora backdrop.  The mannequin groupings could be a little tighter (they look like they have argued) but great to to see some effort from this relatively new fashion brand on the high street.

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Faconable

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This is a brand with an interesting heritage, founded in Nice along the French Riviera in 1950 by the master tailor Jean Goldberg, the brand subsequently opened stores along the whole of the Cote D'Azur including the glamorous Monte Carlo, Cannes and St. Tropez.  In their first collaboration with the brand, the team at www.harlequin-design.com, inspired by posters of the Art Nouveau movement have produced these structured walls with fully mechanised sail boats within the backdrop to the scheme highlighting Faconable's history.  Beautifully produced of course for this luxury brand.

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Dundop, Milan

This is yet another brand to add to the list of ones we were previously unfamiliar with but we were drawn in by these amazing sculptural pieces at the entrance to their store.  As we visited at night time we havent been able to look beyond the threshold although this is a stunning entry point for sure and great to see the use of, would you say origami?  Who knows but great props nonetheless.

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John Lewis, London

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John Lewis has recently launched their latest own brand collection, And/Or.  The incredible team at www.harlequin-design.com worked with the brand to create this impressive digital installation at their flagship stores along Oxford street and Sloane Square here in the centre of it all.  The content, produced by Adam & Eve, using bright-side technology (obviously difficult to truly appreciate in a still image) was synced across all three screens in each of the windows.  We've been passed here ourselves and it really does look very impressive in the 'flesh' with so much digital media and a very confident statement from this brand. 

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Tory Burch, Milan

Eating or drinking from a Lettuce (although we did initially think that these were cabbages) isn't the first thing that springs our minds although the product certainly does work really well as a window installation.  We are not sure if this scheme has gone global but if it has then do check it out wherever you are as it really is quite stunning in reality.

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Pollini, Milan

This is yet another brand which we were unfamiliar with but particularly drawn in by the props in a gravitational format, and it ties in very nicely with their website too.  We have taken a cursory glance at their website and it transpires that they have actually been around since 1953.  Who knew?  The brand began its life in San Mauro Pascoli which is a small town in Emilia Romagna, which eventually became an authentic shoe making district due to its highly skilled artisans.  Interestingly their products can now be viewed in New York's Fashion Museum too.

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Nike, London

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If you are a fan of this brand then you will be familiar with Air Max day.  This year the original Air Max turned a whopping 30 and to celebrate Nike commission the fabulous team at www.millingtonassociates.com to bring this amazing concept to life.  This explosion of colour has turned Nike into an air bubble tribute to the iconic sneaker with bubble topped plinths and large scale graphic backdrops.  If you want an unforgettable retail experience then look no further. 

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Dolce and Gabbana, Milan

To say that there are a few Dolce and Gabbana stores here in Milan would be an understatement.  There appears to be a store for this brand on just about every corner on the high street here and if that wasn't enough you can also go eat at there fantastic restaurant Bar Martini which is a particular treat for sure.  We have and it is incredible.  With their launderette inspired scheme for their D&G family brand extension this one is quite a corker.

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Fred Perry, London

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Here at Fred Perry in conjunction with www.harlequin-design.com British graffiti Artist Pegasus pays tribute to the legacy of Amy Winehouse with her exclusive Rose design.  The fantastic team at Harlequin design applied the stencils designed by Pegasus wrapping them around plinths in store and as in the the window image above to the fenestration.  Great to see Winehouse's legacy out there on the high street.

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Car Shoe, Milan

We've often wondered how many variations on the car theme that this brand will manage to come up with and we are always quite pleasantly surprised at their ingenuity.  Using Silver model cars in a repetition and zigzag format which form the backdrop to the product this scheme certainly grabbed our attention while here in Milan.

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Hermes, Milan

Another key trend around town here in Milan is 'Woven Sensualism' (our name for it) which we have seen a vast amount of particularly at Salone.  As regular readers know we do tend to gush at the sight of an Hermes scheme and this one of course, in true style represents not only what is happening here but of course is exceptional in its execution.  

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Fabiana Filippi, Milan

We've noticed a big trend towards urban gardens on our travels around Milan, particularly the tropical variety but also in this case a micro garden.  Milan seems to be embracing the concept of sustainable living in a big way and with their strap line 'A Green house is for a Green heart' is right on trend.  OK, Green home is for a Green heart' may not translate very well but we're sure you get the idea.

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