Etro, London

The schemes at Etro appear to be falling into a bit of a formula this year, don't you think?  The scene seems to change and the mannequins appear to move around different rooms in the country mansion somewhere European but the formula is still here.  We actually do really like this scheme in many ways although 'that' mannequins arm at the forefront of the image looks a little freakish, doesn't it?  Anyway, the layers of interest are here and it looks wonderfully glamorous (but that mannequins arm still looks freaky....;o)  We're just saying what you were thinking.

DKNY, London

Sporting their Hearts for Haiti Campaign, DKNY is looking rather good, don't you think?  Of course, motifs make our eyes smart but given the campaign and who  its for we are doing our best to look past this for a worthy cause.  However, could we possibly find something beyond the literal please and have something a little more hard hitting and dare we say that Charritttee can be De rigueur can't it?  If not, then why not? 

Nicole Farhi, London

We love the latest scheme at Nicole Farhi right now.  Unfortunately this store usually switches their lights off at night time so its always difficult to capture their windows most of the time.  But anyway, thankfully British daylight saving time has allowed a window of opportunity to capture their latest offer for Christmas.  We love these animals surrounding the mannequin and product.  So simple yet perfect for these window spaces which are not very forgiving usually.

Louis Vuitton, London

It seems like an eternity since we last included this brand, so we are really pleased that the latest scheme has been launched here at their Bond Street Maison.  The colours of the merchandise, of course, is absolutely stunning and the scheme has these extraordinary fan shaped structures filling the surrounding space complete with highly polished silver coloured wish bones and clovers.  A delicious scheme from this top luxe brand.

Zara, London

We like a good bit of Zara and in particular their flagship stores where they are a little more experimental.  Here at one of their larger stores the installations while of great quality of course, the interest is not so appealing.  Gawd it really must be Christmas soon and looks like Copper and Gold tones will be appearing all around town and in huge quantities we guess.

Esprit, London

We passed this brands scheme here along Regent st., London yesterday as the latest one was being installed, therefore this scheme is a little out of date now.  However, this one was quite dull anyway so it doesn't really matter anyway does it? (we're not sure if the latest one is actually much more exciting) but just in case.....strap yourselves in......and we will reveal the latest one shortly in order for you to decide.

Lanvin, London

Oh.........we really do honestly try and love what this brand do, we really, really do (wry smile).  But when we are presented with the hangman scenario it really is so, well, very difficult.......don't you think?  We know the product is luxurious (well, actually bloody well damn pricey if the truth be known) but do we really want to wear fashion from a scene that eerily communicates dead men's clothing?  Isn't that the reserve of Chaaaarriittteee shops? (thrift stores for those of you stateside)  Anyway, here we have it....Lux-arity without that awful smell....we know you are thinking it so...we're just telling it like it is.

Dior, London

We've been seeing this 'flight' and 'space' theme happening around town a lot recently and here at Dior its all about the seaplane.  Yeah.....we don't know why either.  Anyway, apart from the wiggy looking wigs (do the same team dress Chanel?) it works beautifully from a tonal perspective, but apart from that.......ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz................next (not the brand of course) 

Anthropologie, London

Ooohhh we do love a bit of Anthropologie.  We are always stunned at what these guys do and their re-use of old materials in order to produce such exciting schemes.  Here we have several layers perfectly spaced and focusing on our eyes on the scene beyond.  Why cant more companies adopt their working methodology?  This localises creativity and really does put the Art and Design back into windows.  We love it.

Brunello Cucinelli

We don't think we have ever included this shrinking violet of a brand just around the corner from the obnoxious smelling Aber-Zombie store (which always looked so much better as the Jil Sander store, albeit for just a very short time).  Anyway, we love this kind of mood board of a scheme at this store; this is particularly interesting.  OK, well some of the drawings are.......well.......crap really and a little embarrassing to show the world...... and so hilariously shamelessly too......... we're gasping in amazement and amusement.  Golden rule Number......'something'......never show what you cant do.  

Liberty, London

Well, its that time of year again.  Christmas really does creep around so quickly doesn't it?  We've been dying to see what Liberty would do and here we have it.  All aboard the Liberty Express.  Corny we know but anyway, we love the glitz and glamour oozing from these windows.  Fantastic.  

Ozwald Boatang, London

We aren't entirely sure how we feel about the presentation at this brand.  We want to love it, but it doesn't really do anything to lift our boredom of men's suits.  Still, they've given it a whirl and thankfully at least we have something to look at?

Dorothy Perkins, London

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Wow, who would have thought that the brand Dorothy Perkins would actually look so cool?  We are quite stunned at this transformation.  We rarely include these guys and tend to give it a wide berth as we like to seek out the less ordinary.  However, hands up, this brand looks incredible, don't you think?.......whats that?  But its the Kardashians.  Well, yes, but you know what, it works and works well.  Its still a bit of a shame that the brand is called what it is and the 'mother ship' have considered a brand name change over the years as it is so incredibly dated (maybe there is an opportunity now?).  That said of course, if they are making it all work then fantastic.  Well done guys, you have done an amazing job with this tired old gal of a brand and it really is stunning.