Monthly Archives: August 2011

Colorful drama in Black and White @ Kate Spade

Posted on August 29, 2011 by admin

We are loving Kate Spade’s year of color for it’s cohesive message carried from product through store display and beyond. July marked their black and white month and the stores really shown in high drama. From the sculpted wigs to … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Little Wooden People

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

We have noticed little mannikens popping up everywhere this year! Seen moonlighting at Hermes, working promotions at EuroShop or dancing at H&M, we’ve spotted these little people being used in a variety of creative ways. Where have you spotted them?

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The CDW Fan Club Grows

Posted on August 20, 2011 by admin

This is baby Katherine, our newest CDW fan, all the way from Guatemala! She looks so cute here in her CDW Merchants branded onsie and we sure appreciate her support. Send us a picture of your latest creation in their … Continue reading →

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Antique Props tell story at RRL & Co.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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The Periodic Table Meets Style @JCrew

Posted on August 16, 2011 by admin

JCrew is putting a fashion spin on the periodic table. Their window campaign features mannequins placed in front of a periodic table where a few elements are swapped for featured items of the season. What a clever spin on the … Continue reading →

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What’s behind the curtain at retail?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by admin

Most of us think of curtains in the traditional sense with drapes of fabric used to give shade to our windows. In visual merchandising the use of a “curtain” can be widely interpreted and help lend excitement to a store … Continue reading →

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Total Brand Messaging @ BirchBox

Posted on August 12, 2011 by admin

We are huge fans of Birchbox. For those that don’t know, this is a monthly subscription service that sends beauty samples to it’s members for them to test. Aside from the smart idea of allowing people to test new products, … Continue reading →

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More Color Blocking with Club Monaco

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin

Similar to Ann Taylor earlier this week, we spotted color blocking at Club Monaco. The theme is understated but has a subtle impact, especially in person. For the back walls of their store windows they layered sheets of art paper … Continue reading →

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Color blocking at Ann Taylor

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin

We’ve seen it on the runway and all over fashion magazines, so it was only a matter of time till color blocking manifested itself to a window campaign. Ann Taylor got the trend right by injecting neutrals with brights and … Continue reading →

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Gift branding of Stella & Dot

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin

I recently attended a Stella & Dot Trunk Show and went to support my friend who was the hostess. I ended up buying a necklace and got a pleasant surprise when it arrived as the packing was terrific. At first … Continue reading →

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