Window Display

Upper Crust, New York

2014-02-22T18:59:00.001+00:00

Our usual place to check right after getting a haircut next door. We never bought anything at Upper Crust, but we always look at their stuff anyway.

Christian Louboutin for Barney's New York, New York

2012-10-19T10:15:00.000+01:00

Not fair. Cute little gold fishies in a pink-tinge-lit aquarium. I just stood there and watched, mesmerized.

Christian Louboutin does the whole length of one Barney's New York window with pink goldfish swimming ever so gently around (silicon? rubber?) shoes with caption:
"Swimming with the Louboutins.
Our fish sleep at 10pm.
Lights out.
Please do not disturb."

There were other displays in the other windows, like a stack of shoes (photo, below) challenging one to guess how many shoes there are - but of course with the fish next window, nobody pays attention to it.

Louis Vuitton, New York

2012-10-18T10:15:00.000+01:00

Louis Vuitton's 5th Av., New York store does a classy vintage travel theme. Prada should take notes.

Barney's New York, New York

2012-08-13T10:15:00.000+01:00

Barney's New York flagship store in Madison Avenue combines layered 3D and forced perspective for a dynamic and classy display.

Louis Vuitton, New York

2012-08-11T10:15:00.000+01:00

The art of Yayoi Kusama barrages this Louis Vuitton, New York, store with polka dots and striking creepyliciousness. Passersby were observed waiting for this life-size and life-like facsimile of the artist to move.

Ralph Lauren, New York

2012-08-09T10:15:00.000+01:00

Say what you will about Ralph Lauren's official Team USA outfits, this shop proudly wears the London Olympics connection.

Opera Gallery, New York

2012-08-08T10:15:00.000+01:00

The backside of David Mach's coathanger gorilla is in full view from Opera Gallery's window in Soho, New York.

The Evolution Store, New York

2012-08-07T10:15:00.000+01:00

Most of the items on sale in The Evolution Store in Soho, New York, are interesting enough to display in their window.

Bape Store, Hong Kong

2012-01-06T10:15:00.000+00:00

This new BAPE Store location in Causeway Bay in Hong Kong is not as visually striking as the display in the original Ice House Street location, but still effective.

Agnes b., Hong Kong

2012-01-05T10:15:00.008+00:00

This Agnes b., display is as boring as their window displays usually are, but I usually end up buying something here so I thought I'd put this one up anyway.

Valentino, Hong Kong

2012-01-02T10:15:00.000+00:00

This Valentino window hissssssses (and no, I don't think much thought went into making this display).

Miu Miu, Hong Kong

2011-12-31T10:15:00.000+00:00

This Miu Miu display is pretty, but I wonder why the shop manager said I can't take a photo of their display window. I was standing in a public space and unless there was a security issue, the only thing he could do to stop me from taking a photo is for him to stand in front of the display (I'd definitely refuse to take a photo of his ugly mug) or cover the window entirely.

Kim Robinson, Hong Kong

2011-12-30T10:15:00.002+00:00

Clever layering of backlit photos in black and gold photos made for a dynamic display in this Kim Robinson styling salon in Hong Kong

Celine, Hong Kong

2011-12-27T10:15:00.000+00:00

A mannequin hanging by a steel chain noose and what looks like a Droog Design's Do Hit Chair beside it. I wonder what this Celine window designer's concept was.

Comme des Garçons, Hong Kong

2011-12-26T10:15:00.000+00:00

This Comme des Garçons shop is one of those supposedly temporary exhibition space that the brand has been doing. This one though has been here for about two years, and although the portraits-filled staircase leading to the basement shopping floor is interesting, it's hasn't changed at all.

Selfridges, London

2011-12-21T10:15:00.004+00:00

The luscious details of the displays and expressive faces of the mannequins in these Selfridges of London windows caught the attention of photographer Wilbur Maxino.

Bergdorf Goodman, New York

2011-12-16T10:15:00.018+00:00

As is quite clear by now, the dominating theme in this year's windows are our friends in the kingdom of fauna - from the deep seas to the arctic mountains - as pets, in circus, carnivals, or taking over human roles in a parallel universe. This series, from Bergdorf Goodman bests them all.

Bergdorf Goodman Men, New York

2011-12-15T10:15:00.014+00:00

Bergdorf Goodman Men's store have all sort of animals (manimals?) and characters gracing their windows. Always a favorite, they've once again lived up to expectations.

Lord & Taylor, New York

2011-12-14T10:15:00.005+00:00

"It seems like almost every year I would chance upon this traditional holiday window dressing from Lord & Taylor on Fifth Avenue. Either I need to buy something from the store itself or just walk past it on my way down to 34th Street. This year, they noticeably dressed down. And quite honestly, the kid in me was disappointed. Maybe I was just too spoiled with the past servings when the store obviously shelled out a whole lot more money. After checking the behind-the-scenes though, I found out they got the inspiration this time around from kids' drawings from some local schools and shelters. I think they intentionally made them look "crude" to give it a more authentic "child perspective" appeal. Or perhaps, the tradition simply fell prey to the harsh economic reality. But regardless of how the windows look every year, I will always look forward to seeing them for as long as I live in this great city. Merry Christmas!"

- Eric Olivarez

Chanel, Hong Kong

2011-12-13T10:15:00.000+00:00

All-white miniature animal diorama: what's not to like? Photo was taken at night time when featured Chanel jewelries had been taken from display.

Tiffany & Co., Hong Kong

2011-12-12T10:15:00.003+00:00

The Tiffany & Co. store in Hong Kong has the same elements as the window displays in New York, but scaled down and without the elaborate peep-through set up.

Tiffany & Co., New York

2011-12-11T10:15:00.000+00:00

Tiffany & Co. in New York does a carnival peepshow of animal figurine carousels. So pretty. Photo at the bottom shows the set up of peep-through windows.

Rimowa, Hong Kong

2011-12-10T10:15:00.000+00:00

Rimowa trusts that their products don't need any display embellishment.

Louis Vuitton, New York

2011-12-09T10:15:00.005+00:00

More variations on the circus theme from Louis Vuitton, New York.

Louis Vuitton, Hong Kong

2011-12-08T10:15:00.002+00:00

Louis Vuitton gets cute again, and gets away with it again.