Monthly Archives: October 2011

Holiday is here at Ann Taylor

Posted on October 28, 2011 by admin

Ann Taylor is ringing in the season with it’s Holiday 1 set – seen here in NYC – and bling is the thing. With a nice mix of 2D as 3D chandeliers, glitter wall paper, and hanging crystal garlands this … Continue reading →

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LV hatched at Saks

Posted on October 27, 2011 by admin

We loved the windows last month at Saks. featuring Louis Vuitton’s newest collection. These whimsical windows used ostrich eggs and legs to highlight these beautiful birds (we mean bags!). Very cute concept and executed so well. Love that blue wall!

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CDW Newsletter – October 2011

Posted on October 27, 2011 by admin
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A Wonderful Summer at Anthropologie

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

It’s a dark day here in NYC – so we are looking back to a brighter time a couple months ago.. at Anthropologie – a brief look back to creative uses of used objects. Anthropolgie’s windows vary from store to … Continue reading →

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Dial M for Madewell

Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

While the Brits may have decided their bulky phone booths were obselete and removed them from most streets, their design continues to inspire. Recently Madewell included them in their windows, perhaps as a nod to the Alexa Chung collection (the … Continue reading →

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Art Imitating Art at Fendi

Posted on October 18, 2011 by admin

This is the third time we’ve seen this canvas /art trend used in recent months. In July we spotted this presentation at Cole Haan and then at Urban Outfitters. Fendi used a similar concept both in their windows as well … Continue reading →

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Body By Burberry Fragrance Launch

Posted on October 11, 2011 by admin

Burberry’s new fragrance, Body launched last month with new campaign in print and windows. Despite being executed simply with graphics, mirrors and perfume bottles of the new fragrance, the windows were quite dramatic. The glass bottles against the mirrors created … Continue reading →

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Gwyneth Leech’s Cup Drawings

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

Live windows really draw attention and this current window installed in “the prow” of the Flatiron building in Chelsea is no different. When the artist is sitting in the window as she is here, it’s hard to get a clear … Continue reading →

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Madison Collection at Coach is Flat!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

To promote their Madison line, Coach adorned the walls of their windows with over sized flat sketches and cardboard cutouts in black and white to highlight this new collection. The layered illustrated cut outs help the bags take center stage … Continue reading →

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Bvlgari New York Accordingly

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

Bvlgari’s new Fall windows have caught our eye. Rachel Weisz, their new face for Fall is featured in large scale prints encased in gold frames set upon ornate backdrops. The according paper risers added a nice touch with their decorative … Continue reading →

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