Dolce and Gabbana, London

Handbags at dawn we had heard of but handbags on drones is a new one for us, who would've thought, eh?  We've never been fans of this brands' products particularly although if you ever feel the need to dress like Grayson Perry's alter ego 'Claire' then here ya go.  Incidentally we do love Grayson Perry.  With out-sized flora and scarily large bees and butterflies of land-of-the-giants proportions this scheme certainly makes a statement.  

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Moncler, London

If there's one brands' windows on the high street that has 'BDE' (best to google that) then its this one and there's nothing better than viewing some great windows or otherwise being glued to the digital fibbing box and watching England playing....well however really.  Of course with late night light here in the centre of it all proving to be a curse in capturing the best of the best in retail store windows in conjunction with the heat (dont even ask about travelling on the tube which is driving everyone to distraction) there's nothing better than perusing up and down this capsule of luxury that is Bond street.  (Incidentally, it looks like the amazing Frink sculpture, Horse and Rider has been moved from its old site at the southern end of Dover street and placed outside RL).   With clever use of mirrors and well, this box-like structure, which we know is distorted in our image....damn you daylight....reveals tiny figures with each box lighting up in turn. 

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Fortnum and Mason, London

We noticed this scheme a few weeks' ago but didn't get around to capturing it until now.  We do love a bit of 'olde skool' in windows and they dont come much finer than this.  Highlighting some of their departments / products, ranging from Champagne, Smoked Fish, Cheese, Charcuterie (a Char-what?...its French ya know) as always, gorgeous products, perfect installation and a first (we guess?) from the latest VM team here since the lovely Mr. Symes left the building.  We miss you Mr. Symes, although they did a great job didn't they.

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Rimowa, London

It seems that just about every brand along Bond street here in the centre of all things luxurious are celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Academy of Arts, and rightly so too.  With a staggering history stretching back to 1768 this is something worth shouting about....obvs.  Here at Rimova, their signature luggage is the centre of attention within their window space and while we dont know much about them as a brand, they are clearly well known by those in the know.  

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Diesel, London

We've been dodging Sale schemes around town this week already as they are never the best things to include here, however, some retailers (it seems) are combining their schemes with Sale strap lines.  At Diesel, we're guessing the references are to the work of street artist Invader.  Anyone who has explored the streets of Paris would have seen these on many occasions just above their street signs.  Apparently however, as these are now selling for hundreds and thousands of pounds they are being ripped off the walls by suspected thieves in high-vis jackets telling passers by that they work for the city hall.   Mon Dieu.

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Chanel, London

While we're not big fans of this brand and their windows, we have to say that this scheme is a winner.  Shipping containers form the backdrop to the product here in these relatively small spaces at their store along Sloane street.  And, if like us, you are not quite beach-body-ready yet then just get one of these expensive furry muffs to hold in front of you to distract everyone.  Job done.  The mannequins with their tiny heads still look rather odd though.

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Azzedine Alaia @ The Design Museum, London

If you haven't been to see the latest (and amazing) exhibition at the Design Museum here in the centre of it all then you are missing a treat.  Featuring the work of the incredible Tunisian-born Azzedine Alaia, "this exhibition and installation, conceived with Alaia, includes architectural elements by Artists who Alaia admired and befriended, as well as photographs of Maison Alaia by the artist Richard Wentworth, who documented the fashion house over the past few years".  This is a must-see for your diary, but here's a snapshot for you anyway.  

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Hogan, London

The latest installation at Hogan appears to be quite a mixture of styles right now.  We cant work out whether there are references to Memphis or the ascension trend that we've been seeing for a while,  Alternatively of course it could just be a colourful ladder with product on it against a colourful backdrop although we're hoping there's something more meaningful here anyway.

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Prada, London

We usually look so forward to seeing the colours that Prada will use next in their schemes and products as they really do it so well.  However, this is an interesting direction from the brand in their latest scheme using a variety of shapes and forms debossed (we didn't know that was a word either) or stamped into the backdrop......completely sans colour but still an interesting scheme nonetheless.  But what could it all mean?  Probably nothing but we are interested anyway.

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Loro Piana, London

This is one of those brands that we know absolutely nothing about although have passed this store along Sloane street on so many occasions and simply kept walking.  Until now of course.  Unfortunately, their website doesnt really celebrate their heritage although there are an awful lot of images of Vicuna's (think posh Lama's) and baby Goats...and not just your ordinary ones at that.  In fact, Hircus Goats (posh Goats then).  The brand apparently began back in the 19th century as a family business although the history is quite vague until of course its scooped up by the might of LVMH (do they own everything yet?).  Still, if you fancy a bit of the finest cashmere your money can buy then we guess go and explore this brand......although probably best to start saving first.

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Frida Kahlo, London

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How delicious is this..! And how lucky are we to be in London to have such easy access to the show of the year at the V&A......this is definitely one on our list of to-do's in the coming weeks.  Where do we even begin?  Working in conjunction with those super guys at www.proportionlondon.com who developed these bespoke mannequins and bust forms for this blockbuster show, the V&A presents the extraordinary collection of personal artefacts and clothing from the iconic Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo which have been locked away for 50 years and never shown outside of her native country.  We're walking away from our laptops, taking an afternoon off to go and see this once-in-a-lifetime-exhibition otherwise me might just die.  (We suggest that you do too....go on we won't tell anyone)

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Harrods, London

Harrods are rocking the old market trader look right now, although of course rather a posh one....obvs.  With everyone else teetering on the Sale period and others in full swing thankfully we can rely on the luxe brands to bring a bit of interest to the high street.  With floral installations and real, yes real fruit (because we spotted a mouldy one; but then 'plastique' never looks good, right?) as usual this brand have created a magnificent installation with several lifetimes' supply of fragrance bottles, flora and some great props.  You won't find any 'gear' for a 'paaaahhhnndd' in this 'gaff'.

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