Category Archives: fashion history

Trend Watch: 60′s & 70′s Stripes

Posted on May 30, 2013 by admin

A big trend we are noticing in window display’s is bold stripes. These stripes can create a asymmetrical clean feel, or bring you back to the 60′s and 70′s.  Here are some bold inspirations from the likes of Lanvin, Louis … Continue reading →

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Rombola causes a ruckus at Bergdorf’s

Posted on August 11, 2010 by admin

Illustrator John Rombola was adding drama to the windows of Bergdorf Goodman’s while promoting the launch of his new book, ‘Ecclectic Eccentric’ (aptly named). The large scale drawings were used in various ways to highlight the 2010 Fall collection and … Continue reading →

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Hair it is!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by admin

another great idea blending fashion, art and visual merchandising – and using hair pieces to do so! (look at the wall behind the mannequins, its covered in hair “falls” in various shades) – celebrating Extreme Beauty in Vogue – it’s … Continue reading →

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History at work visually.

Posted on August 28, 2009 by admin

A pulley is a very simple machine designed to lift objects and aid people in work. Jean is a material named for the sailors around Genoa who wore clothing made of this durable fabric. This sturdy fabric has been used … Continue reading →

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