Paris and London may be very different,
but they sure have one thing in common.
Gorgeous window displays
that make passersby pause to take a look.
I have fond memories of my French grandmother taking us
to see the Grands Magasins displays in Paris
and saying, 'It costs nothing to look'.
Yes, as long as you don't go in!
Fortnum & Mason
It's advisable not to look at Fortnum's displays
if you are hungry.
Filled with tiny macarons, fine chocolates
exquisite hampers and divine porcelain cups,
this is a foodie's heaven.
Favourite bit: the fragile piles of plates and cups
to create mini towers of loveliness.
Liberty London
If you're looking for London's most artistic displays,
then head to Liberty.
May's window displays get inspired
by Henri Matisse's Cut-Outs
(currently exhibited at the Tate Modern)
and fill your eyes with a generous dose of colour & art.
Favourite bit: the paper jellyfish.
John Lewis
John Lewis celebrates 150 years
and has dressed up all the windows with a retro feel.
You'll see history unravelling through vintage products,
panels and a wallpaper highlighting all the important events
in the brand's history.
Favourite bit: the cartoon-style wallpaper
with all the scribbles.
Selfridges
You can always count on Selfridges windows
to clog up the busy Oxford Street pavement.
This spring, Selfridges statement-windows
deliver messages about true beauty
{the one that come from inside}
in a way that doesn't go unnoticed.
Favourite bit: the mirror which prompts a smile
by asking 'When was the last time you smiled back?'
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Fortnum & Mason nearest tube station: Green Park & Piccadilly Circus
Liberty London nearest tube station: Piccadilly Circus & Oxford Circus
John Lewis nearest tube station: Oxford Circus & Bond Street
Selfridges nearest tube station: Oxford Circus & Bond Street
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I adore Liberty! That is my favourite shop when I visit London. Fortnum & Mason is my Father's favourite. When he visits London, he always goes in to buy some foodie treat!
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Fortnum's is my mum's favourite too. When she visits, she always go there to stock up on tea & marmalade :)
DeleteOh how lovely. I always take the kids to look at the windows at Christmas time, but I hadn't really thought about doing it for the summer displays. What lovely colours there are this year!
ReplyDeleteYes, beautiful colours. That is why I love summer displays: they are always so full of nice, bright colours!
DeleteOoh I love looking in shop windows, especially at Christmas. Selfridges usually knocks it out the park and yes Fortnum & Mason always draws you in. Exquisite!
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DeleteAnd you are right, Selfridges displays are usually the best in town.
I often take window displays for granted, when some of them, take Liberties above, are clearly works of art!
ReplyDeleteYes, they can be gorgeous and Liberty's are always like mini art installations.
DeleteFortnums windows are just the best aren't they ... always a must see. Thanks so much for sharing at #OurLondon, Alice @ Outdoors in London
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