Category Archives: lifestyle branding

Happy Easter from Marimekko!

Marimekko is know for their distinct patterns and bright colors so it’s always refreshing to peek at their windows. For Easter, they stayed true to their brand by adding painted eggs, paint brushes and colorful candy. All these elements create … Continue reading

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Gift branding of Stella & Dot

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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Choose Juicy in the Hampton’s

Bling is all the rage at Juicy Couture in the Hampton’s. We love these glittery windows with “Choose Juicy” adorned in rhinestones. They are simple, yet clearly eye catching and definitely brand right. What’s catching your eye this summer?

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Live for loving the beach at Juicy Couture

Who needs to go to the beach when you’ve got plenty of sand on 5th Ave at Juicy Couture?!? We love their creative idea and kick off for summer with this beach inspired vacation window! Complete with giant plexi letters … Continue reading

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Covering up the details at Restoration Hardware

Visual Merchandising is ALL in the details as seen here at Restoration Hardware. When a store that sells furniture and housewares uses props, they should do so with a clear sense of brand awareness and RH continues to excel in … Continue reading

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Looking Back at J. Morgan Puett

One of the masters in brand appropriate visuals and the store environment -J. Morgan Puett’s Broom Street store in Soho in the early 90s was an oasis of southern charm. With it’s red Georgia clay on the floor and walls … Continue reading

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Christian Dior does nothing small

Now we have seen brands try to spice up the scaffolding during renovations but NOTHING like this. Here this luxury retailer used a large scale “Lady Dior Bag” to cover up the front of their 57th Street store while they … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Up Up and Away!

Here’s a cute and simple window idea. We have all seen these foil helium balloons – but in gold, spelling out the brand’s name and tied with eye catching ribbon – they become something a lot more elevated and less … Continue reading

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Brand Consistency is Key!

We have already said that Ralph Lauren is consistent in his brand message, carrying his vision throughout all his stores but it is great to see! While in Milan, we saw this store which looks like it could be Bleeker … Continue reading

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