Shop Report - Katherine Byrne

Harvey Nichols Window display

This window displayed a variety of different textures, shapes, materials and patterns to convey the similarity of animals and their movements to that of clothes.

The two main displays within the window were a large detailed china giraffe
and an equally large metal soldered crocodile. Each of these were extremely detailed and the materials used where really attention grabbing as they were very textured. Each texture within the overall design complemented and contrasted with different aspects which overall brought each aspect together into the design as a whole. The giraffe and the crocodile were the main focuses within the design and what attracted passers bye to stop and become drawn in to the diversity of the window layout.

As you step away from the larger animals you can see a variety of different aspects within the design including detailed trees and foliage, monkeys, snakes and vines all of which are made from a variety of different materials. This created a very interesting jungle scene which required you to concentrate and really focus to take in the different aspects.

Along side the jungle scene were many different mannequins in different clothes, hats, jewellery and handbags, which cleverly reflected the animals movement, colour schemes and patterns. This was really effective as the different materials used in the design really complimented the accessories and clothing making them really appealing.

What was most effective for me was that above the main features of the design were many different monkey swinging through vines and in the trees and amongst these were mannequins posed in monkey like ways which effectively conveyed the shape and flowing nature of the dresses.

Overall the number of different features, materials and over all scale of the design really drew the viewer in making the design very effective and cleverly portray the style of clothes and accessories of the season.