Monday, February 15, 2010

Cupid draw back your bow....




Here's an over the top Valentine's installation at Juicy Couture. A bounty of paper hearts shares the window with cupid and his arrows large and small.
Love is in the air!









Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Anchors Away!





How's this for a little whimsy? These anchors seen in Saks Fifth Avenue's main windows on 5th, are large scale 'pillows'. Grouped in with the mannequins wearing the latest spring dresses, these personified props made me want to head for the shore.
In the 50th Street windows were these nautically painted pilings with cleats. Simple, creative additions to bring a maritime feel to this urban window.

Friday, January 29, 2010

You've got Mail!

Mail some love to your loved ones this Valentine's Day - that seems to be the message at Tiffany & Co!
Red lined envelopes and painted mailboxes set a great backdrop for this "postal" theme.
A wonderful example of a little prop goes a long way!







Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Paper flowers for Spring





A 3D element is always a welcome addition to windows and helps bring marketing to life. This window is highlighting some new products that one would assume smell like flowers and these paper representations really tie up the whole idea nicely.
A little effort goes a long way!

Garlands Galore!

ah, the signs of spring are emerging! Seen here are two different interpretations on a theme.
One is a glorious use of plastic...trash. Cut up plastic bottles and discarded refuse strung to make a colorful presentation that once again highlights Anthropologie's mastery of making "something out of nothing".
The other is a more feminine version seen at Aerie (in the new Time Square 3 story American Eagle store) which uses fabric flowers to create garlands in colors and styles that highlight their spring campaign. It's fun, flirty and retro and adds a great texture to the store.
Go see them both and keep an eye out for more signs of warm weather!












Friday, January 22, 2010

Q are you?


To highlight their theme of renewal, this Texas based lighting and fan company redid its showroom in a bounty of butterflies. This blue winged menagerie lends an air of elegance to the entrance and throughout the rooms and helps tie back to their theme.
Bravo this abundance of blue!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

All Taped up in Tokyo




LOVE this installation in the Kate Spade store in Japan done by American artist Rebecca Ward. Using gaffer's tape, she has created a color blocked grid of lines and intersecting shapes that add a wonderful back drop for this fun and whimsical product line.

For more information on her work - http://www.rebeccasward.com/