Fortnum and Mason, London

We're finally back in olde London town after a marathon 6 weeks of NYC windows.  We think we covered everything there which we could possibly find.  Here in London of course, Sale windows are still in force and quite unbelievably so are the remnants of some Christmas schemes.  However, Fortnum and Mason have embraced the new season with their new years resolutions across their run of windows and indeed  spreading a little joy.  We shall get out more, but drink responsibly?  Yeah, whatever.

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Bulletin, New York

Bulletin is another amazing new concept which we came across on our travels around Williamsburg, and as the signage in the window says, a Store for Women by Women;  with every inch of space used to support and celebrate female voices and stocked with their favourite female-run brands.  Additionally a percentage of their profits also go to Planned Parenthood of NYC.  A worthy cause indeed.

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Everlane, New York

Do you want to see less use of plastic?  Then look no further than this incredible brand here in New York,  Everlane.  With their ethically sourced products and links to charitable organisations this has to be the future of retail, perhaps?  With brands like this leading the way in persuading us to think rather more carefully about the products we purchase with the focus on longevity rather than fast fashion we sincerely hope that more brands adopt this kind of philosophy.  Do check out their website as the provide some really interesting information about how they work. 

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Allbirds, New York

If you haven't heard to Allbirds, the San Francisco-based start up then you really are missing a treat.  This store was rammed with customers when we visited so clearly hugely popular.  This direct to customer brand which specialises in environmentally friendly footwear are apparently the worlds most comfortable shoes.  While we weren't particularly taken by the designs of their footwear ourselves although the product was quite literally flying out of the doors of their site here along Spring street.  

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Candytopia, New York

There's a slight whiff of the Wonka Factory going on here however if you fancied an earlier morning jaunt where screaming children are high as kites on sugar then this is the place for you.  We visited here recently although they may now have shut up shop and moved onto their next stop, Atlanta.  This is quite an assault on the senses with lots of small experiences crammed into one space however it is very visual and naturally brimming with all of those important insta moments.  So, if this is your kind of thing then do go and experience it (best through the eyes of a child) otherwise, be prepared to feel mentally bashed by the whole thing.

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Colour Factory, New York

If you happen to be SoHo's Hudson Bay neighbourhood then do go along to the Colour Factory as this is such an amazing immersive experience.  Originally launched in 2017 in San Francisco this collaborative interactive exhibition was so successful that it was extended and a whole new colour palette was then launched in New York in 2018.  We wont give too much away but this series of rooms is exceptionally well done and really worth a visit if you can.

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Museum of Pizza, New York

We visited here quite recently as part of our quest to find new 'things' happening out there and while this one in Brooklyn has now closed (although it may reappear elsewhere in the US) it is worth mentioning as immersive experiences appears to be the direction in which commercial spaces seem to be headed.  The Museum of Pizza while not the cheapest of places to visit did provide the visitor with a range of different spaces for these (clearly) all important selfie / insta moments which seem to flood social media.  Of course its all sponsored by a Pizza brand.

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Gentle Monster, New York

This is a brand which we have looked at back in London although it is worth mentioning them here again as they are clearly moving towards a global market and increasing the numbers of stores.  As usual they have included these incredible installations with very minimal product (although interestingly we don't seem to see many people in their stores).

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Louis Vuitton, New York

We happened to come across this LV pop-up space in the meatpacking district here in NYC although couldn't quite work out why it was different from their other stores at the time.  However it transpires that this is the Grace Coddington and Nicholas Ghesquiere collaboration called Cats Meow (or Catagram for short).  Only two others of these pop ups exist in the world so this was quite a find (the other two are in Beijing and London).

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Melissa, New York

If you are feeling the need to have an experience when you buy your next pair of shoes then look no further than Galeria Melissa along Broadway.  Like moths to a flame, well, a big Red flashing video actually, we were drawn in to take a closer look at this store.  A short catwalk away from the product, this is perhaps not the least intimidating space to walk into however the team are friendly so there's no need to worry.  There is also of course the ever omnipresent insta moment within the commercial space so even for males there is something to do while you wait for a female companion to try on a multitude of footwear.

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