Category Archives: Ralph Lauren

Antique Props tell story at RRL & Co.

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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Roping us in at Levi’s, Polo and J. Crew

Rope is turning up all over – seen here at 3 different retailers recently in NYC. Levi’s on 59th St used rope to make curtains with hooks dangling in asymmetrical patterns. They were also shown in literal form hung like … Continue reading

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RL Kids SALES off to summer!

Summertime…and the living is easy (or at least that’s the sales pitch in this whimsical window from Ralph Lauren) With fabric flag pennants a flutter, simple geometric cabanas, and lofty red balloons, this window has the promise of long, carefree … Continue reading

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Rugby’s "Under the boardwalk" never looked so good

or at least I don’t remember one this clean. And I haven’t been to a beach with cacti but I like it. The 70′s vignette of a phone booth, bike and surfboard is good.mmm this is making me want to … Continue reading

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5 themes we noticed this holiday

Holiday 2009 was an exciting season at retail and kudos to the hard working teams of visual merchandisers who helped bring some fun back into store display! We noticed a few themes emerging during the season: 1. winter white – … Continue reading

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More Spooky Windows

more Halloween ideas seen in the West Village; illuminated pumpkin bags with cobwebs and costumes for animals in one, birds and crates – signs of fall – in another and mannequin parts in the third (a fun take on a … Continue reading

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Skeletons lounging

2 themes are present in this Halloween window; the first is spooky props, in this case skeletons and cobwebs to highlight the season’s ghoulish theme. The second is the Adirondack, rustic theme present in the styling and items like snowshoes, … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Head!

The Halloween decorations are out in full swing and the pumpkin is one of this season’s stars. Seen literally as a pumpkin head and more decoratively elsewhere, its bold burst of color is a welcome addition to the quickly darkening … Continue reading

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Bridging the online, offline…

Rugby has introduced a “Make your Own” program and found an exciting way to present it in their stores. The idea is you can go online (even to your iphone) and order personalized additions to their existing styles – like … 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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