Interactive window concept for WeSC by Hyper Island. The display allows people to interact as they pass by, using an infrared transmitter. Amazing!
Mark your calendars. Expect to see the Lanvin for H&M collection starting Nov/20/2010 in 200 stores worldwide.
Printemps, the upscale department store in Paris is celebrating American fashion and culture with these amazing window displays. For the occasion, they commissioned street artist Mr. Brainwash to create 14 exclusive extra-large works on the theme of New York and its icons, including a gigantic King Kong hovering at the entrance to the store (not pictured). In addition, Printemps is offering limited-edition tees by the 15 American designers featured, throughout the event.
(Thanks to Colleen for the tip.)
Loving this behind the scenes video for Proenza Schouler’s Fall 2010 campaign. It encompasses a lot of things I’m currently digging. The music by Washed Out, the styling with thigh high socks (which I fully intend on rocking out this upcoming season), the most perfect thin camel belt on top of a gorgeous black wrap dress, the mix of tough leather and soft knits…
Can’t wait. Bring on Fall.
Nordstrom.com unveiled a nice revamp this past weekend. It’s their first website rehaul in 10 years. Included in the improved design is a social networking tab deemed “Conversation”, which is part blog/facebook/and forum. It makes sense for the big department store to try to engage users and retain people on the site longer, thus building loyalty and sales.
Typically this is done more on intimate retail sites or fashion blogs, so it should be interesting to see if it works. It makes me think of what Partners & Spade said about, “The bigger a brand gets, the smaller it should act, because no one likes big.”
Blown away by this bicycle shop in Altlandsberg, Germany. In lieu of a sign, the proprietors decided to advertise with a wall of about 120 real bikes mounted on the buildings exterior.
I’m working on two restaurant projects right now and the above photos, recently posted on Fast Company, was a timely article to stumble upon. The inspiring images come from Eat Out!, a book published by Gestalten Designers showcasing how designers have incorporated technology, art, and nature into innovative design. The wide collection of eateries range from fine dining restaurants to roaming food trucks.
Levi’s continually impresses as a brand that forgoes traditional advertising, to instead creates experiences that their audience wants to take part of.
Their latest tie-in with music is no different, and goes naturally with their Go Forth campaign. The Levi’s Pioneer Session posts two new songs per week, available as free downloads, through July 1st. Popular music groups like Passion Pit, James Mercer of The Shins (see above) and She and Him, are asked to cover songs that influenced their own musical journey. Each song is paired with exclusive photos, behind-the-scenes video and additional content that celebrates the enduring importance of the song and the influence it has across generations.
Head over to Levi’s Pioneer Session to check out all the content currently available.
I had somewhat recently tweeted from the McNally Jackson books cafe in Nolita about how much I loved the space and the fixtures designed by Front Studio. My iPhone photo really did not do it much justice, so I was thankful to stumble upon these much better quality shots from Kitsune Noir. I love the pages of the books that line the walls, and the books that seemingly float overhead. It’s a great little spot. Click here for additional photos.
