Bloomingdales, New York

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This Spring, Bloomingdales, NYC, are celebrating the 'Art of Fashion'.  As the worlds of Fashion and Art continually overlap and the lines become ever more blurred Bloomingdales is celebrating the season with exclusive 'masterpieces' events and amazing visual displays throughout their 59th street store.  The store have translated a curated selection of their latest designer collaborations into a glossary of wearable Art and feature artwork by New York based Artist Eddy Bogaert which can best be viewed through 3D glasses, all available to passersby.  Additionally, if you happen to be in NYC and have a smart phone then you can also participate in the scheme and express your creativity by typing Artof100.com into your browser and turn your phone into a virtual paint gun.  There is so much more you can do and discover but do go and have a look and participate if you can as this scheme is rocking the high street right now and one not to be missed.

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Coach, London

Theatre in store windows lives, thankfully.  Its been a long time since we've seen such a magnificent scheme from a relatively small store as it has tended to be the domain of department stores for quite some time.  But just look at this scheme at Coach along Regent street right now.  Of course its difficult to really experience the impact of this installation in a still image but take it from us it looks incredible.  With references to their 'Elvis' inspired products (what is difficult to view here is the lipstick'ed car windscreen with 'Love me tender' scrawled across it) these windows are a corker. 

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Molton Brown, London

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With Mother's Day pending here in the UK; 26th March (it may be a different time for you wherever you are in the world) what better place to buy your gifts than Molton Brown.  This store along Regent street is delicious and with their limited edition Patisserie Parlour Gourmand Collection with fragrances such as Comice Pear and Wild Honey and Vanilla and Violet you cant go far wrong.

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Harrods, London

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Harrods is looking really cool right now.  With their 'Anatomy of Style' installation produced in conjunction with www.millingtonassociates.com this scheme uses Marble effect plinths with a brushed Aluminium trim, metal hanging rails, elongated shirt display stands and framework boxes.  The X-Ray graphics look superb against the product which show the internal composition of the products on display.

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CNL, Euroshop, Dusseldorf

We're clearing up the last few entries from Euroshop for a couple of days as there just is not enough time and space to include everyone while the show is on.  As everyone packs up and makes their way home to their respective countries around the world, we wanted to include CNL, firstly because we were not previously familiar with them but to also highlight how wonderfully friendly and helpful these guys are.  If you dont know them either, CNL stands for Creative New Leader and are based in California.  They have an amazing range for you to select from, so, if you are stateside do check them out. 

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Window Mannequins, Euroshop, Dusseldorf

As a manufacturing company with their own particular specialism look no further than Window Mannequins for innovative pieces which will tempt you and draw you in.  If you happen to be fortunate to view their 'special' area at the centre of their stand which is under lock and key we can guarantee a huge surprise which will make you drool although our lips are sealed on that one. However if you happen to be at Euroshop for the last day today then do plead with them to let you in and be given the tour.   In the meantime, what you may be able to view however are, among others, their other amazing collections including Absolute Birdcage, Absolute Girls band and of course their trade mark removable 'make-up and a range of stunning finishes including pieces in 'Marble'.  Another stunning range of collections from this phenomenal brand.

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ABC Mannequins, Euroshop, Dusseldorf

If you haven't seen the latest collections from ABC mannequins then here's a snapshot for you.  With names such as Juno and Ophelia, this collection has been presented in a range of beautiful tones and some very big and dramatic hair.  The guys here are always so helpful so dont be afraid and go and approach them as their collections are rocking Euroshop right now.

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SFD, Euroshop, Dusseldorf

There is an interesting thread of Virtual Reality systems and installations across the exhibitors here at Euroshop which is really worth checking out.  At SFD, the brand are pioneering VR in retail with their system which is so efficient that you can reduce time and costs from concept design to scheme implementation and yet so accurate that it reduces planning errors and helps you to discover optimum layouts quickly and easily.  Of course, the brand dont only offer store design but also fantastic collections of mannequins so do check out 'Articulate' which has been created from natural matting and bio resin.  Their Nude collection has an articulated head which can move like a human head which gives you the opportunity to change the figures 'mood' in just a matter of seconds and of course is available in a whole range of finishes according to your brands needs.

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Genesis Mannequins, Euroshop, Dusseldorf

We're in Euroshop this week to bring you some of our favourite bits and highlights from this phenomenal Expo here in Dusseldorf, Germany.  With such a vast amount to see its quite overwhelming for the first time visitor so we are editing in the most interesting bits we can find to show to you.  This year the Genesis stand looks particularly impressive with its ranges of manequins arranged in interesting narratives from paper sculpted covered figures, colour references to the 1960's and futuristic figures.  Well worth going to check these guys out.

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Nike, London

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The interior of the staggering Nike Town here in the centre of it all was recently transformed into a fast paced football football field in collaboration with www.millingtonassociates.com  The launch of Hypervenom 3 featured a 3 D cut wall to showcase the product in motion and mannequins tearing up the concrete floor in a fantastic play with perspective.   Yet another amazing installation and collaboration from these phenomenal brands.

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