Harrods//Rowan Mersh

Rowan Mersh is a textile based sculptor who has been commissioned by Fendi to create a series of leather based projects. His sculptures have been created by utilising off cuts from the brands leather goods . As you can see below, the sculptures have been hung and draped within the large window space with brightly coloured Fendi bags placed through out. It almost looks as if they are trying to replicate a-shop-within-a-shop, as the merchandise has been placed in display cabinets, on mannequins, etc.

Visually its very impressive how these slithers of leather have been bound together to form this marble effect. The flow of both the pieces is equally as powerful. Even the metal rods sticking out on either side lead a nice path for the eye to follow without the sculptures merging into the background.

I'm intrigued to see what Harrods are preparing for their window scheme for spring, as they have yet to be unveiled...

Check out some more of the artists work here : http://www.rowanmersh.com/

Host//Pertwee Anderson & Gold Gallery//Soho, London

Yesterday I headed down to Soho, on Bateman Street, to check out the Pertwee Anderson & Gold gallery where they had the works of Kate MccGwire, Nancy Fouts and Alan Rankle on show. Unfortunately the exhibition ends today so get down there before 6pm and check it out.

Kate MccGwire's work was the most impressive in this small gallery, with her spectacular sculptures made out of feathers. The photos below definitely don't do her work much justice but you get a good idea of the intricacy and flow of these pieces.

The one below is called 'Slick' and is made out of magpie and crow feathers and mixed media placed within an antique fire place.

These are a series called 'Sepal' made out of pigeon wing feathers placed on a archival board.

'Bad Year Blimp' by Nancy Fouts.

Louis Vuitton//Double Exposure

This short film by Louis Vuitton, called 'Double Exposure', is one of a series that is being created to give us an insight into some carefully selected inspiring people's lives. Sam Taylor-Wood is the first in the series, shown here talking about her most prized possessions. Its a great piece of work, beautifully shot, and I can't wait to see the next in line...

Sound Candy

EC2 Creativity

Some of the ever changing walls around Old Street and Shoreditch.

Holywell Lane, Shoreditch

Holywell Lane, Shoreditch

Holywell Lane, Shoreditch

333 Mother Bar

333 Mother Bar

Aubin & Wills // Westbourne Grove, London

I have a slight obsession with lighting and I couldn't not take a photo of this idea I came across in Aubin & Wills. They have taken large flexible-arm desk lamps and have used them to replace the function of spot lights to illuminate their merchandise. They are a lot more appealing than spot lights and its great how they have taken advantage of the flexibility these lamps provide. Its a subtle but eye catching display and I would love to have something like this in my own home!

Twenty8Twelve // Westbourne Grove, London

I came across these mannequins in Twenty8Twelve this afternoon. Honestly in my opinion, the display through out isn't that great. Attention to detail doesn't seem to be key, for example the tags showing on the garments in the window, but a few things are worth having a say about.

The brand has a rustic/vintage/bohemian feel to it and the mannequins situated in store do give off that vibe with the use of their canvases being tea-stained and the mix-match of different forms and sizes. One mannequin in particular worked this image best I believe.

Situated in the middle of the three facing inwards (see below), had arms made out of pretty much anything that could be found to resemble arms. In a way, a DIY job gone slightly wrong, but in this context it works quite well.

Towards the middle of the store there was another bust form that had small strips of masking tape taped onto it, covering the whole of the face, almost as if it had been damaged and needed to be bandaged together. This idea relates back to the hand made arms, which in turn creates some consistency within the whole display.

Zara // 215-219 Oxford Street, London

Zara has impressively come a long way with their window displays in the last few years, and are starting to be acknowledged a lot more in the display design world for their work. For a high street brand, this is a great attempt at competing with the other larger retailers that are located a long Oxford Street, such as Selfridges which is by far the largest competitor.

This display has been on show for a while now but its such a great idea. I can't really tell what they are meant to be portraying, but the way I perceive it is that they are trying to show a somewhat metamorphosis. A change of character.

The mannequins to the left are dressed down in casual wear but are wearing brightly coloured masks that look like the ones used by the wrestlers in the Slam Wrestling contests, which in some respect may come across as a way of hiding ones identity or turning into someone they would like to be. The mannequins to the right almost look like they are doing the opposite. They are coming out of their doll-like shells and turning into 'real life' human beings, showing off their true identities. These mannequins, I believe, really make up the window. The busts are vey well made and speak louder than the mannequins with the merchandise and masks on. On a general note its a well crafted window and I would like to know who is behind them all. So if anyone knows a name please let me know, I would greatly appreciate it!

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