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Inspiring department stores

selfridgesOxford Street 451notesThe forest at midnightprovides a sourceof inspiration atSelfridges. The backwalls are a deep shade ofnight blue, with snowcovered tree trunks anddancing fireflies.0203

harvey nicolsBrompton Street 109 – 125notesAbstract, dynamic shapes stand amongst hugecaverns of ice. Accessories, gifts, mannequinsand outfits are wildly and randomlyarranged within the display, therebyutilizing all elements of the store window.Harvey Nichols also chooses to follow alighting concept that differentiates between thedifferent windows and product groups.Illuminated animals such as polar bears andbaby deer add highlights.04 05

harrodsBrompton Street 87notesA fantastical landscape of snow, glitterand ice transforms the windows at Harrodsinto a magical winter wonderland.Different lighting concepts are used tohighlight the products. Boxed gifts, both largeand small, are beautifully decorated withaffectionate attention to detail and presentedin context within each different scene.06 07

notesA fairytale winter wonderland of silver,snowflakes and frost is the setting forTiffany’s products, which are displayedwithin a beautiful white birdcage. Thewindowpane itself is also integrated intothe scene, with snowflake window stickersin different shapes and sizes adding amystical touch to the display.TiffanyOld Bond Street 25Sloane Street 14508 09

notesThe windowpane is themost important elementhere, with windowstickers allowing adiffused view into thestore interior. A varietyof sizes brings the designto life and drawsattention to the store.dover marketDover Street 17 – 1810 11

Arty shop windows

Louis vuittonOld Bond Street 17/20notesAn abstract, three-dimensional mass is theeye-catching feature in the otherwise darklypresented window. This main design elementhas integrated shelving for the presentation ofa variety of accessories.1415

chanelOld Bond Street 26notesA simple wall and floor design at Chanelplaces the realistic mannequins firmly inthe foreground. Outfits are simply presentedon the mannequins, which are positioned indifferent poses. Groups of accessories are displayedon small clouds of tulle.The light installation is integrated into thedisplay through the addition of a blue filter,creating a soft sky-blue light to complimentthe ‘heavenly scene’.1617

notesDior’s luxurioustake on Christmas isreminiscent of the orientwith walls and presentersin golden mosaic. Thesinuous materials andharmoniously positionedmannequins have adramatic impact bothday and night.After dark, only thefigures and the productpresentations are lit.The Dior displays useSchläppi mannequins.diorSloane Street 311819

hugo bossSloane SquarenotesA dynamic play of light with dramaticimpact. A mixture of light, mirror andreflection turns this presentation into adazzling experience for the observer. Theilluminated wings on the back wall unifythe group of figures placed in front andthe curved form of the wings lends the figuresa dynamic all of their own.2223

pradaOld Bond Street 17/18notesAt Prada, things are colorful. The presenters,which are all specifically designed to matcheach different product and which are differentheights, are reminiscent of gifts and bring thepresentation to life. A range of harmoniouscolors is rounded off with specially stagedlighting.24 25

notesA dramatic effect iscreated through the use oflight and materials. Thehigh-gloss black windowsare a direct contrast to thewarm fabrics of theoutfits and the warmlight, which is selectivelydirected at the abstractfigures using spotlights.The figures are thehighlight.armaniNew Bond Street 43, 51 – 53, 1242627

notesGucci’s presentation ofassorted accessories isplayful and dynamic.The most importantelement is the fluorescenttubes that clad the backwall. Rods extending outof the back wall eachhave different functionsfor the presentation ofbags, shoes, belts etc.Supported by a selectivelight installation, thedesign achieves a greatlong-range effect.GUCCISloane Street 1828 29

notesThe presentation of giftsis the highlight of thewindow display.The typography-inspiredlight installation opensto reveal a variety ofluxurious Christmasgifts.valentinoSloane Street 1743031

notesSimple design isbrought to life throughthe use of chains andmirrored walls withrealistic mannequins indynamic poses.Dolce&gabbanaOld Bond Street 6 – 83233

EscadaSloane Street 194notesBlack and lighting also play an importantrole at Escada. A realistic mannequin standsin a high-gloss frame, which is highlightedthrough the selective use of different lightingelements, bringing the outfit into it’s own.3435

notesThe open shop windowis designed in two halves,each distinguished throughthe use of colored panelsthat run from the wallsto the floor. The divisionis also continued in thelighting. Moschino usesrealistic mannequinsfrom Rootstein.moschinoConduit Street36 37

laura ashleyOxford Street 451notesLaura Ashley is completely swathed inChristmas red and draws the entire buildinginto the design with an impressive lightinstallation.3839

notesChristmassy colors suchas glitzy red or golddominate the design.Schläppi mannequinsthat have been customfinishedto look likeliquorice allsorts or candycanes are the highlight.vivienne WestwoodConduit Street 444041

stella mccartneyBruton Street 30notesAt Stella McCartney,the entire building isilluminated tocompliment the lightingdesign of the window.4243

notesLiberty of Londonpresents a glisteningdisplay of mirror andsilver. The presentationallows the products toskillfully blend withthe display elements andconsequently sets themwithin the given contextof the concept.liberty of londonGreat Malborough Street 4444 45

notesA dazzling shower of glass pearls is themain feature of the window display atBurberry. The light installation at floorlevel is a highlight, making it appear as ifthe rain is falling and achieving a dramaticeffect. Burberry presents simple outfits onBonaveri headless mannequins. Accessories,integrated into the raining glass pearls, arehung on transparent thread.burberryOld Bond Street 21 – 2346 47

Poloralph laurenNew Bond Street 1notesA midnight scene in deep blue withsnow and ice is also the choice forPolo Ralph Lauren.Frozen waterfalls and lighting that isreminiscent of moonlight are the basicelements in creating this mysteriousatmosphere.48 49

oberto cavalliSloane Street 181 – 182notesIn the open window through which the storecan be viewed, the eye-catching detail is awall of golden slats, supported by a stronglighting design. Large groups of mannequinsare dynamically posed.50 51

notesThe birdcage covered witha Hermes scarf is themost important featureof this design and is alsoused as a presenter.Keeping the low backwalls and the birdcagein neutral white meansthat the scarf is pushedinto the foreground.hermesNew Bond Street 1555253

notesHennes & MauritzOxford 481, 174/176H&M presents itself as a large gift that isbeautifully wrapped in gold-foil paper. Thekey element and recognizable feature is thegold-foil paper print, which adorns both thewindow and the back wall. In contrast, theblack furniture with a hint of Christmasappears simple and poignant. Decentralizedpositioning of the figures brings the simpleelements of the design to life and places themain focus on the mannequins.54 55

Chic hotels

notesFavourite hotel of topstylist Oliver Rizzo!THE CADOGANSloane Street 7558 59

THE COVENT GARDENMonmouth Street 10notesMeet fashion peoplesuch as Jil Sander,Marc Ascoli, ...They love the traditional,established and relaxedatmosphere.6061

THE SANDERSONBerners Street 50notesImpressing&flaaashy...hot spot hotel.Enjoy the show-off of the worlds ViPs!62 63

In vogue restaurants

TOM’s kitchenCale Street 25notesBest Breakfast!Enjoy organic food!66 67

notesExclusive lounge fromToms Kitchen. Designedby Dunhill. Chill outin the higher levels ofTom‘s kitchen.the dunhill barat TOM’s kitchenCale Street 25, 1st and 2nd floor68 69

notesThe triple dream of launching in the centre,a destination place for food, art and music.Gagnaire‘s culinary genius has inspired themenues thorughout sketch. His eponymousMichelin three-starred Paris restaurant has adisctinctive menue style.Online boollings underhttp://www.sketch.uk.com/sketchConduit Street 970 71

Hot Bars and clubs

punkSoho Street 14notesPunk mix decadentfurniture with oversizedbespoke Mapplethorpetype flower prints.Look out for Sidilluminated from oneof the backlit honeycombcolumns as designed byRock Galpin.7475

notesHot hot hot!boomboxConduit Street 976 77

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