Antique Props tell story at RRL & Co.

We couldn't help but be inspired by the Bleecker Street RRL & Co window. The whole RRL & Co concept is based on pieces that are vintage or vintage inspired, a rugged departure from the preppy chic of traditional Ralph Lauren. Several vintage props such as motorcycles, clocks, hat boxes and ladders set the tone of the windows and drew one into the store.

We love how they use props to tell their story. Usually crowded together in their small windows they make one want to venture in to see more.

Plus they often reuse them - so we'll keep an eye out for their next iteration. Stop by Bleecker street and have a look for yourself.

I got roped in...

to these windows but was without a camera so I had to borrow photos from another blog.

But I will go back as these were great. Rope macrame plant holders holding large scale paper plants. Can you stand the 70s vibe?

and the 'rope art' tree. oh, love that!

Does this hat make my @ss look fat?

Remember as a kid when there would be "crazy hat day" in school? Well I use to love to come up with silly creations to wear but sadly mine were never THIS good. You need a strong shoe to balance out these hats!

Kidding aside, here's another example of windows as art and this was a real show stopper. Obviously there is too much detail to capture in a photo but you get the idea AND it can be recreated and reinterpreted in a million ways. The fun is up to you - now get to work!

Window Drama - Large Scale!

It is great to see retailers go all out and really dress the windows. In this care, Polo Ralph Lauren spared no expense. From the grand cabana curtain to the baskets filled with seashells and the urn filled with paper parasols, this window says casual elegance all the way to the scooter - there is plenty to dazzle and enough to remind you, they are selling clothes AND a delicious lifestyle. Where do we sign up?