Category Archives: re-purpose

Under the Sea @ Anthropologie

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

Anthropologie used several types of alternative materials to make an enchanting under water themed window. From bottle caps to corrugated cardboard to newspaper. Each detail in this window is thought of carefully and makes an impressive presentation. Get your swimming … Continue reading →

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Packaging Going Green

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin
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Cardboard & Kraft

Posted on March 31, 2012 by admin

Interesting post on The Dieline about the on going trend towards cardboard and kraft in packaging. We love the simple use of kraft in its raw form especially when decorative or re-usable elements are added to make the wrapping a … Continue reading →

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Re-use, Re-purpose, Recyle and Recreate @ Club Monaco

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

Club Monaco found a new way to display plates used in their windows late last year. Several different vintage styles were hung on their back wall display and made for a strong presentation. This time around they flipped them and … Continue reading →

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CDW Merchants @ Global Shop 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

At Global Shop this year, which took place in Las Vegas at the end of February, we re-created a 14′ high Christmas Tree which was used as a fixture and segregated four important trends for the upcoming year. The props … Continue reading →

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Red Bananas?

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Banana Republic’s windows are ready for the holidays and we are seeing red! The simplest of ideas makes a bold statement here. They took the classic glass ornament in red and adorned the walls painted in the same color 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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Making something out of nothing…

Posted on December 14, 2009 by admin

These days visual merchandisers are being asked to do ‘more with less’. While this is not a trend we like to see (knowing the importance of valuing visual merchandising), we know it is a sign of the times. So it’s … Continue reading →

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ReSTORE and REdesign

Posted on October 8, 2009 by admin

In case you haven’t heard Restoration Hardware is taking a gamble on the economy and has launched a new higher end, artisan designed concept of furniture and home design items that are sure to make any arbiter of taste take … Continue reading →

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Framing a trend

Posted on September 3, 2009 by admin

This trend just won’t quit! Seen over the past year – visual merchandisers using frames to enhance their visual message and add a 3D element to thier product display. We get the picture.

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