Wedgewood and Waterford, Frankfurt

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Creating an enchanted British Garden complete with meadows of lush foliage, trees, and floral walls www.millingtonassociates.com recently worked with the amazing and historical, Wedgewood and Waterford on an installation for their launch in Frankfurt consisting of among other elements, a Jasper Conran inspired meadow, wild and bursting with colour contrasting with a White Vera Wang wall to showcase their bridal collections.  A beautiful ambient space created for this iconic brand.

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Scotch and Soda, London

We did see the tropical plant trend quite a while ago so it seems slightly odd to view it again and particularly this time of year.  We're guessing that it is at least somewhere where this scheme is installed it is nice and warm as they dont tend to localise their creativity (from what we have seen across their stores internationally) and perhaps this scheme works elsewhere in the world?

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Karl Lagerfeld, London

Oh we do like a great travel scheme and the latest one at Lagerfeld is no exception.  'Fly with Karl' is the strap line here which clearly links with the latest collection from this phenomenal brand.  What is so interesting about this scheme is what is actually missing rather than what is in place and the clever use of the iconic elements from air travel is communicated beautifully well. 

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Charles Tyrwitt, London

If you like a bit of old school window display then this is one for you.  This brand seemed to have woken up with this scheme and we once again have a bit of energy oozing from these windows.  They also have installed this scheme in stores  further out of town (rather than a watered down version) and this is really great to see.  A bit of humour and protesting bust forms what more could you want.  Please keep this creativity coming guys throughout 2017 as this really does make a difference particularly when so many brands have returned to the giant photographic format again recently.

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Illamasqua, London

We haven't been passed here in a while although this brand dont tend to change their schemes that often.  We are actually surprised that they even have a scheme in these tiny windows but they clearly do and a welcomed effort it is too.  Rocking the space look complete with Rockets and lipstick planets it cant help but raise a smile in the freezing London cold right now.

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Debenhams, London

Well we have to include at least one Valentines scheme we guess.  Scouring around town there are not a lot of brands promoting this commercial event (strangely, yet thankfully) as this is not our favourite event of the year - but that's just us.  However, that said, the installation at Debenhams right now is quite a corker with these really interesting three dimensional heart forms highlighted with Pink lighting.  So, there you go, one obligatory scheme, although we have say, a very good one.

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Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Copenhagen

While this installation is not of course a retail store window we do look for inspiration beyond the usual areas such as brands and what is happening on the high street when we produce our own work and as this was such a gem of a find that we couldn't not include it here.  The Kunshal Charlottenborg itself dates back to 1883 and has been the venue for showing various contemporary Artists, new talents and providing glimpses into the future.  This particular piece by the German Artist Hito Steyerl called Factory of the Sun 'is a ground breaking immersive video installation that addresses the constant flow of images and advanced image technology of the present day with references to surveillance, computer games, globalisation, modern warfare and anti-capitalist movements'.  The opening line here is 'this game plays you'.  Scary stuff, but right on the pulse of where we are all going.

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Hermes, Copenhagen

We do love a great Hermes window when we see one as the quality if their installations is so superb, usually.  We dont know whether this store is on the periphery of their priorities (although no doubt not a franchise) however this isn't quite as cutting edge or particularly representative of what they do although of course worthy of inclusion nonetheless.  Tie snakes is the theme here set against a fern backdrop.  We dont wish to be uncharitable (and lets not forget we usually gush uncontrollably at this brands installations) with this scheme although perhaps it needs a bit more love and attention? 

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Tods, Copenhagen

The latest offering at Tods here in Copenhagen is clearly referencing travel and in particular sea travel.  We would have to delve a little deeper into their collections to understand the connection here and what cant be seen in a still image is the use of video through the portholes.  We haven't checked to see whether this scheme has been installed in London yet or whether this an example of localised creativity but a great quality scheme nonetheless.

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Gant, Copenhagen

This brand in London (and NYC) produce some amazing schemes at their flagship stores so we are guessing that this store is a little further down the pecking order to receive the same love and attention?  That said, this is of course a great way to show what is quite a dull product (i.e. men's shirts not the brands collections).  A panel of White shorts has been punctuated with illuminated ones to highlight the brands different ranges.  This is a great statement at this store which in context is surrounded by brands we dont know with little or no window schemes to show you.

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Magasin, Copenhagen

This store really does look impressive from the outside with an incredible facade and a mecca for all things luxury and mid-range.  When the store is buzzing with crowds during the afternoon you wont notice that it is looking a little tired on the inside with missing floor tiles and the 'ghosts' of brands' fixtures which appear have been ripped out in a hurry and tape to cordon off areas just in case you capture a glimpse of the crime scene beyond.  On a positive note the store have at least made an effort to bring the window scheme into the store itself although perhaps we are spoiled with the likes of Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Barneys and Bergdorf's where the benchmark is set a lot higher?  

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Hay, Copenhagen

If you love all things Skandi then you will love this store.  This is probably the biggest store that this brand have in Copenhagen although we have spotted a few others around the city.  While there are no windows as such to this particular site there is this amazing entrance which takes you up to the store presented over two floors punctuated with an amazing staircase.  If you like to see some great interior pieces then put this store on your list.

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Illum, Copenhagen

For the rest of this week we are here in Copenhagen to have a look at this city's' latest schemes and to say its cold here is a slight understatement.  That said the warmth of the people in this country is astounding; everyone is so nice, helpful and so cheery which makes our journey so much easier.  Our first stop had to be Illum and what an incredible department store this is too.  This is possibly the equivalent of Selfridges in London which houses stunning products from the luxury brands over several floors.  A great window scheme draws you in (although we are not quite sure what this is actually about).  Budgerigars on metal cubed frames form the backdrop to their fantastic products.  The only disappointment here is that there is so little visually in store so once they get you in through the doors its just like any other mid-range department store around the world which is a shame as there is so much potential for this amazing place.

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