The flagship store of Holt Renfrew of Bloor Street in Toronto is going to be open until 10:00 pm tonight (November 7, 2006). Customers will be able to be the first to shop for the holidays and see what has been hidden behind their windows for several weeks.
Their mighty talented and creative visual merchandising team has been working hard to put this up for everyone else to enjoy. Remember, they have to work non store hours with an array of materials. They are indeed the most innovative in window display and design. But, COM’ on now, it is Holt Renfrew.
I don’t know if it’s only me, but I always notice all the materials and objects they use in their windows. How they create fake doors, hinges to make drawers appear 3d out of the wall. Or their family of corrugated cardboard dogs they had 2 summers ago. Last month, their theme was a launch of Ralph Lauren Men’s wear. They had mannequins dressed in nothing else but a horse “polo” club theme. Over sized Balenciaga coats and hats plus tails. Yes, tails. The sort of reminded me of Elizabeth Hurley’s Project Catwalk. One of the contestants Ricardo, made a body hugging cat suit in black, it was sexy but had a tail coming out of it. Julian MacDonald hated it.
Well Anyways, I am going to go and check out what the fuss and rant is about and tell your more about it later. Stay tuned for what’s behind their windows. I really wonder what they are going to do. Gold, silver, Trees, fireplaces we have seen it all. Hum…….
I always love their award winning windows; they are magical and really tell a story behind it.
Stay tuned for pictures and more tomorrow. Thanks for reading.
StefaniXoxoxo