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Autumn/Fall Windows 2013 - Ralph Lauren Outlet - By Me!

So yesterday/last night, I was working on the 'Fall 2' windows display for our Ralph Lauren Outlet store in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, UK. This time I was lucky enough to have two great apprentices to help me out - Leavi and Mitu. They are both really new to working with the Brand Presentation instore, but have done so well to be at the standards they are, so I'm very proud of them! =] I worked on the Lauren window, whilst Leavi worked on the men's Blue Label window, and Mitu on the Classic Polos.

Our Lauren Concept for Fall 2 is 'Day at the Races', which is a bright and colourful collection designed for the modern equestrian woman - or those like me that just love the style! With classic styles mixed with a pop of magenta, royal blue, amethyst or emerald green, these key pieces are never going to go out of fashion as they can be mixed with anything to suit your own style. For me, the magenta tweed blazer is a must-have!
The props for this season's concept are Polo Mallets! Tipped with bright colours to match your outfit :P
 
In the men's Blue Label concept this season, men of all ages can be kitted out with styles for Town or Country. Although the styles represented in the windows are mainly towards the country side, all items can be adapted and worn in a way to suit any style. The Navy Richmond Bomber jacket is always a bestseller!

Lauren Concept - 'Day at the Races'

Three ladies ready for the Polo!

Scarf detail

Another three ready for a day at the races!

Me playing around with props - Polo Mallet!

Close-up detailing on menswear - Town and Country Concept

Lauren Window with Props - 1

Lauren Window with Props - 2

Classic Polo Collection in Fall Colours

Blue Label Town and Country - Man 1

Blue Label Town and Country - Group and Pillar with Ivy

Overall view of Town and Country Concept with Pillars

Here is also a video I found on YouTube, which gives more meaning to the modern equestrian style featured in our Lauren Concept. Some of the products in this window display can be seen in action in this video!
Which is your favourite look for the season? And do you have a key piece that you pull out for Autumn every year?!

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Back 2 Skool!

So it's that time of year again - a new school term. For many, a new term = a new you! Maybe it's time to reinvent yourself, turn over a new leaf, knuckle down and prepare for the year ahead! Whether it's school, college, university or even just back to work after some time off with the kids over the summer holidays we all want to look good and feel good. I remember when I was younger, a new school new year was exciting because you can get a new pencil case filled with the best stationery and all the smelly gel pens you could find - good enough to eat! Then as I grew a bit older, it was more about having the coolest shoes and the 'it-bag' of school bags of the time - luckily the trend of drawstring bags are long gone now... At university, it was about coming to the realisation that you're actually in your final year and you have a serious amount of work to do this year - yet on the other hand you only have one more year until it's no longer acceptable to party at least three times a week and sleep in til midday! As well as treating yourself to some new cutlery and plates...
Now, as I'm in full-time work, there are no summer holidays and it all seems to blend in together. In retail, the past six weeks have felt like the longest weekend ever - with high footfall and screaming kids running around! Now it's quiet time, time to regain the standards - not only in-store, but with yourself. A new haircut? Maybe a change of colour? Or even just a new pair of shoes..
Wherever we go right now, we can't escape the fact that 'back to school' = back to reality and order.
Here are some windows that have been around to encourage our new leaf:

Bright but Simple at Macy's, 2013. Image from Jake.

College/Uni lifestyle at The Hudson Bay Company, 2011. Photo by James Doiron

Brainwashed by Juicy Couture, NY 2009.

Team Spirit and Locker Room display at Speedo, Photo from Krisna Norico's blog.

Student essential gadgets from Apple. Image from IFO.

Classic Classroom Style at Ralph Lauren.

A moving clock display, and hardworking kids' shoes at Clarks.

Are you going to be making any changes this term? Big or small, let me know! Also if you have any of your own Back to School windows to show off, please do share!