Store Windows in Paris: Chanel
@ 12:20 am May 20, 2008Filed under: Store Windows, Visual Merchandising
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PARIS, May 20, 2008 / FW/ — Stars and huge bows were used as the main props and decoration for these Chanel store windows at Avenue Montaigne last January. Realistic mannequins were used, thus giving the store window that extra feeling of beauty.
Though obviously many window dressers choose to use different types of mannequins, using the realistic variety is becoming more rare every year. Because realistic mannequins are always more expensive than the other types, it is a big investment for the store.
Of course, this is Chanel we are talking about. Still, it is good to mention that using realistic mannequins gives the store window TLC.
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Store Windows in Paris: Christian Dior
@ 3:10 am May 19, 2008Filed under: Store Windows, Visual Merchandising
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PARIS, May 19, 2008 / FW/ — Interestingly enough, the store windows at the Christian Dior flagship store at Avenue Montaigne feature white abstract mannequins. The store could have gone for the newer style of transparent mannequins or it could have chosen to use the more traditional realistic mannequins. Yet, it opted for the almost boring and unexciting chalk white abstract mannequins.
Some window dressers believe that the mannequin should not take the attention away from the merchandise; the same way that some fashion designers refuse to hire supermodels because they are the ones being noticed, not the clothes. Because the Christian Dior dresses are already very attractive, the choice of the unexciting white abstract mannequins make sense. You don’t want the mannequin getting the same attention as the clothes.
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Store Windows in New York: Victoria’s Secret
@ 7:50 pm May 18, 2008Filed under: Store Windows, Visual Merchandising
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DALLAS, May 18, 2008 / FW/ — Going through our electronic photo library, I noticed these Victoria’s Secret store windows shot way back in September 2005 when the company was celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since then, Tyra Banks and Giselle Bundchen who are both prominently feature in these windows, have retired as Victoria’s Secret Angels. Luckily, Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima are still on the roster of the famous sexy angels.
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Star Studded Beverly Hills Debut at Barneys New York of Rogan for Target Collection
@ 4:36 am May 17, 2008Filed under: Boutiques, shopping
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LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2008 / FW/ — Thursday night, the stars of Hollywood joined eco-conscious Rogan Gregory (photo left) at Barneys New York in Beverly Hills to celebrate the launch of the Rogan for Target Collection that features certified organic offerings.
The luxury retailer opened space on its 3rd floor to showcase the complete Rogan for Target collection which includes over 60 styles inspired by the designer’s cool, avant-garde street style and incorporates natural fibers.
Affordably prices from $14.99 – $44.99, the collection incorporates 100% organic cotton and natural fibers in a variety of eco-friendly wardrobe staples including loose tanks, wrap dresses and hoodies. Using nature’s own beauty as inspiration for patterns and colors, the collection exudes a beach safari vibe.
Rachel Bilson, Amy Smart, Becki Newton, Mena Suvari, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union, Kelis, Felicity Huffman, Joy Bryant, Kelly Rutherford, Maggie Grace, Marcia Cross, Ivana Milicevic, Megan Good, Nicky Hilton, Sanaa Lathan, Sophia Bush, Vanessa Marcil, Whitney Port, Zoe Saldana and Rebecca Mader celebrated with designer Rogan Gregory and did some shopping, proving that even celebrities cannot resist the allure of eco-friendly apparel.
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Photo by Michael Williams/Startraks, courtesy of Target
The Rogan brand, which has an international following, will launch this exclusive collection for Target in stores and online nationwide on May 18.
The Rogan for Target Collection:
Sneak Peek: Jewelry and Accessories Play a Starring Role in Sex & The City
@ 12:07 am May 16, 2008Filed under: Boutiques, Focal Point
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DALLAS, May 16, 2008 / FW/ — Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis share the starring role with the clothes, accessories and jewelry they wear, including the car they drive or ride in the movie Sex & the City.
Even during the world premiere in London, what the girls were wearing was given the same importance in the billing of their arrival. In fact, during the Berlin premiere yesterday, Sarah Jessica Parker’s choice of donning a Versace Atelier light chiffon cocktail length dress in a blush color embroidered micro draping that she complemented with jewelry from Fred Leighton (photo left) is very important for her to be able to represent her character Carrie Bradshaw very well.
Sex & The City as a TV series was groundbreaking in many ways. One of the things it did was making costume design and /or ‘fashion’ as a ‘character’ in the play, and not just a prop. It was so successful that two new series – Lipstick Jungle (which had been renewed for a second season) and Cashmere Mafia (which had been cancelled) –tried and still trying into its footsteps.
But the chemistry between the four girls, (feud or no feud in real life) and fashion is hard to reproduce. Even how the audience reacts to them is hard to reproduce. All four actresses in Sex and the City has reached middle age. In fact, Kim Cattrall already hit her half-century mark
Both Hollywood and the fashion industry worship youth. Yet, to their fans, they are ageless. And whatever they wear in the movie, courtesy of costume designer Patricia Field, will be a trend.
So, here’s a sneak peek what you will see in theaters May 30th…
Samantha Jones (played by Kim Cattrall): Samantha holds a Nancy Gonzalez gold tote bag while walking her dog who is wearing a one of a kind gold croc collar and leash custom-made by Nancy Gonzalez. (photo above)
Miranda Hobbs (played by Cynthia Nixon) holds Nancy Gonzalez tote while walking down the street with the girls. (photo below)
On the wedding scene, Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) wears a 19th century diamond and natural pearl cluster earrings and a 19th century diamond feather brooch both by Fred Leighton. (photo below)
Throughout the movie, Carrie wears a 19th century 2.0 carat diamond pendant earrings.
If you want to be ahead of the trend, the Fred Leighton jewelry pieces and collections are available at the Fred Leighton store in New York City and the Fred Leighton Store in Las Vegas.
The Nancy Gonzalez exotic skins handbag and accessory collection is available at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and at fine specialty stores worldwide.
[MARI DAVIS]
Photos courtesy of Versace, Fred Leighton and Nancy Gonzalez