Category Archives: re-use

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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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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Shine On!

Posted on October 2, 2009 by admin

Walking along 57th Street in NY, these windows really caught my attention. Silver squares, the Burberry symbol (a variation on their plaid), filled the windows and the reflective nature was incredibly eye catching. Remember last Spring when they did a … 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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Revisting ideas

Posted on July 24, 2009 by admin

  The 2 photos in blue were spotted this week in the windows of Macy’s on 34th Street. The more colorful photos are from Anthropologie back in June. /blog/2009/06/blowing-in-wind.html Whether or not this is an idea revisited, or just a … Continue reading →

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Change is good!

Posted on May 19, 2009 by admin

Here is a bold redesign at Kate Spade’s 5th Avenue store. In an effort to keep things interesting for their customers this store was completely transformed by turning the entrance way into a colorful boutique within the store. Beginning with … Continue reading →

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