
Window displays provide that vital glimpse into a world beyond, which either entices you into going in, bores you into passing by, or repels you into looking the other way. So where do you fit in?
Then, every now and again, there is also a window that has been blocked up by paper, due to relocation or renovation. Now, I’m pretty sure that the cost of the paper which covers those windows is not part of the original marketing budget. And yet it provides the perfect canvas for preparing passers-by for a new shopping experience, unlike anything they’ve imagined, awaiting them in-store.
Sadly, I haven’t come across a hugely original ‘opening’ campaign. I believe it’s because the paper in the windows is the last thing the retailer is thinking about when spending money on revamping the store. What a wasted opportunity!
At least this fashion store managed to use the space to showcase the ‘lifestyle’ of the brands available in the store, whilst at the same time apologizing for inconveniencing their customers. It utilized the entire window area, rather than just a small poster to send out the message. This is the way to go, which is why I liked this window a lot. It exudes a strong brand image, even while the brand is still technically under construction. Master builders at work, I’d say.