Salvatore Ferregamo, London

While this scheme is not particularly the most exciting in the world right now it does do what it does very well, i.e. simply show the product.  The fixtures here are actually very interesting in their finish as they appear to be like charred wooden blocks in a Gold chromed frame.  Fixtures for products are never very exciting but this one has at least been produced beautifully. 

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Coast, London

Christmas schemes are gradually coming through on the high street here in London and there are some brands way ahead of their competitors already.  Here at Coast the brand have installed stacks of beautifully wrapped gift boxes and small dressed wooden artists models in a chrome finish.  There appears to be a lot if metallic's being used around town at the moment and in particular Bronze, Gold and Copper.  Thankfully, the traditional Reds and Greens are few and far between.  The time of the year is no doubt the hardest time in the VM calendar.

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Louis Vuitton, London

The story behind this scheme is really fascinating and we would recommend having a look at their site (some very impressive joined up thinking here).  The photographer Johnny Dufort was selected by the brand to capture Cindy Sherman's collaboration 'who has taken inspiration from the patchwork of hotel luggage stickers affixed to Louis Vuitton trunks'.   If you want to see perfection in a brand then do drill down a little deeper and read their narrative on line as it does make a lot more sense.  As we didn't check their website before our last entry we missed that the brand opened The Foundation Louis Vuitton in Paris.  Hopefully we will be able to check it out some time soon and let you know more about it.

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Tods, London

We saw this scheme a few weeks ago although we haven't had the opportunity to include them until now.  Referencing their products craftsmanship, Tods have included these beautiful shoe lasts in a Chrome finish together with a selection of the tools of their trade.  Of course the product is delicious and while this isn't the most exciting scheme in the world, it is beautifully lit and great to highlight the bespoke and handcrafted feel of their product which we often forget is why these luxury pieces are so desirable and come with a high price.

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Fenwick, London

Having a very glamorous and White Christmas this year, Fenwick along Bond street are rocking an Irving Berlin look this season.  Christmas trees, rosettes, fabulous Ostrich feather fans and Silver masked mannequins  are set against out sized Piano keys which thread through the scheme.  Do check out their side windows also as they have several large snow globes with delicious products seemingly embedded in their windows.  What a year for this brand.   

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Issey Miyake, London

If you haven't seen the new Issey Miyake store here in London then here's a snapshot for you (from the street at least).  Situated along Brook street (between Regent street and Bond street) this amazing new store by the designer Tokujin Yishioka is quite stunning.  With its Bright Blue Aluminium panels and bare columns making this former 1950's Bank quite delicious we cant wait to take a good look around inside.  A wonderful contrast of the old and the new and great to have something new to look at.

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Excelsior, Milan

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If you happen to be in Milan then do swing by the Excelsior store.  This amazing 40k ft. concept store located in a quiet arcade just off the Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and clearly one of the most sumptuous stores in the area.  The concept here in conjunction with those clever guys at www.artevetrinaproject.it works beautifully in harmony with the amazing collection by the phenomenal Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto.  Just go and check it out.

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Lanvin, London

As France's oldest fashion house, Lanvin is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year.  Actually, while we're not massive fans of the presentation of the brand ourselves (at least not in London anyway), the history of Lanvin itself is so very interesting and the photographs that they have released are remarkable.  We only wish there had been a exhibition somewhere of it all for us to view.  If you want to check it out then you do need to link into the 'mother ship' Lanvin website as there is nothing on the UK site at all (which we find a little bizarre).  But there you go.  Anyway, large monochrome scrolls are the focal point of the windows here in conjunction with their usual mannequins in a high White gloss finish.  This is certainly one of their better London schemes as we always appear to be a little short changed by comparison to their store in Paris.

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Pro-Direct, London

While we are not personally big on sports brands, well to be honest Sports in general and a brisk walk around London's West End is a workout in itself thank you very much, however we are rather impressed with this brand.  OK, well it is actually essentially a House of Brands although its Star Trek-like interior (think Cyber Dog without them pumping headache inducing sounds) is rather exciting, don't you think?  It probably works best at night time when it really does come alive and we can appreciate the colours and lighting but wow if you want to experience a kind of Blade Runner-esque interior then look no further.  

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Huntsman, London

We don't very often have the opportunity to pass through Savile Row although to be honest not very much changes here and and we cant stand the sickly smell oozing from every orifice of the Aber-zombie store at the end of the street so we usually give this street a wide berth.  That said as everyone is now in between schemes and just about to launch Christmas we are beginning to struggle to find much innovation anyway.  We took a deep breath and ran along here and interestingly found this quite fascinating installation at Huntsman.  Who would have thought that this street would actually ever drag itself into the 21st Century?  Then again it probably is a case of change or die.  The installation is a video screen showcasing the work of Brian Bress from 2012, called Whitewalker.  Do go and check it out as it does actually look very interesting although we don't know much more than that.

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Timberland, London

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If there is one brand who are pushing the 'nature' button very hard then it has to be Timberland.  Their gorgeous new store opened along Regent street here in London recently and it really is a treat to experience.  Natural wood and metal fixtures with an London gritty urban feel about them together with Leather armchairs and Red brick walls oozes a coolness that works so well in places like London yet desired the world over.  Sustainability is a key area that the brand really do push and working in conjunction with www.arno-online.com the brand continue to be ahead of the competition in this area of retail where so many other brands fear to tread. 

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Joseph, London

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With inspiration from one of the AW14 seasonal trends, Joseph is rocking an Electro New Rave scheme at their Brompton Road store.  Mannequins with Black visors, a Purple back drop with graphic lines and pumping neon crystal elements enhance the frenetic patterns of this fantastically delicious collection.

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Anthropologie, London

Oh you know we tend to gush at the mere sight of Anthropologie and of course this scheme is no exception.  With their usual low tech installations, this time, an Autumnal theme and scheme of Ochre coloured papers and leaf cut outs this brand can do little wrong.  OK, well we still hate the bust forms that they seem to insist on using but we will try to look passed that.  No easy task thats for sure. 

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