Levi’s flagship store – Paris
The iconic American denim brand, Levi’s’ has launched its new retail space on the prestigious French shopping avenue, the Champs-Élysées. The three-storey store uses recycled material in a comprehensive eco-friendly conceptual design extending even to electrical lighting and ventilation. Presenting a ‘destination’ shopping space, the store features an impressive in-house denim tailor — the fourth … Continue reading
Day 345 – Inspiration from Christmas retail windows and decorations.
Sunday 11th December 2011. Yesterday we managed to locate the Christmas tree (hidden in a box last year in the deepest darkest corner of the house!), today it was time to discover the hiding place of the Christmas decorations. As we have a number of boxes, built up over the years, in different colours, from … Continue reading
Day 333 – Tweener stores stateside, part 3
Tuesday 29th November 2011. I saved my favourite review on the Tweener market til last. We discovered shop within shop while in Times Square (a great location for hanging out and shopping with the tweens!). Launched in the spring 2011, it’s part of American Eagle, which we’ve always shopped in for the slightly cheaper versions … Continue reading
Day 328 – Tweener stores stateside, part 2
Thursday 24th November. Aeropostale was the second store we reviewed with Thila (our tweener!) while we were in NYC. Their girls range (Aeropostale p.s.) covers 4-14, but in reality it is more kids colourful stuff than pre-teen cool gear. She was much happier shopping the main range, which is in fact targeted at 14 to … Continue reading
Day 321 – Tweener stores stateside, part 1
Thursday 17th November 2011. Reflecting back on our shopaholic tendencies in the States, we cannot forget (and should seriously think about) what motivated the kids and what left them cold. As shopaholic parents (in remission!), watching them grow towards teenagers, it’s interesting to occasionally step back and watch what makes them tick, and what turns … Continue reading
Day 319 – Inspiration from Anthropologie
Tuesday 15th November 2011. I ♥ Anthropologie VM for their wonderful, easy to adapt displays…….. so inspirational -> I’m dreaming of Christmas already! (and I’m loving the homespun knitted theme this year -> must get that scarf finished for Christmas!) …. Related articles Check Out Anthropologie’s New November Catalog – Plus Styling Tips (fabsugar.com) Anthropologie … Continue reading
Day 279 – Steve Jobs – Here’s to the Crazy Ones…..
Thursday 7.30am, 6th October 2011. I woke up this morning in a hotel room in Dusseldorf, the alarm ringing on my iPhone. I switched on my Macbook, to catch up with the world, and unplugged my charging iPad and packed it into my handbag. I am one of the tribe, I admit it, I LOVE … Continue reading
Day 278 – 1841 Heritage Denim in Antwerp
C&A are currently running a Pop Up Store in the Antwerp, our heritage line of denim brought to life in a unique environment. Proud to be part of it all from the VM design side, and currently enjoying working on our next project linked to our Fashion Show Summer 2012, coming to life in just … Continue reading
Day 248 – Aloha Monday!
Seriously……. Grass skirts, coconut cups, leis and fake parrots. A lot of plastic Pineapples. And colleagues (will remain nameless) wearing furry parrots on their heads, or dressed up as hula hula girls (and they were boys!) No need for alcohol in the fruit cocktails, we were giggly enough! What a great way to spend a … Continue reading
Day 245 – Great Garden Inspiration…..
One day, shopping inspiration in Barcelona. Next day, gardening inspiration in Germany. Both work, both thoroughly enjoyable…..despite the heat (which was totally unexpected in Germany and resulted in me tottering around a garden centre sweltering in high heel boots, tight jeans and a long sleeve top -> but more later on a very sweaty weekend … Continue reading
Life with Lizzi 