January 6, 2007
far away lands
I finally got some photos of the new store display! (scroll down a few entries to see what it looked like when the team was creating it) The inspiration started with our "Trip to Bali" theme for the last part of our Holiday collection. So a lot of elements of the display are Bali inspired, but then they expanded that idea to a broader travel theme. The above world map was embellished with sequins, glitter, even coffee beans...
These collages made of post cards and travel brochures decorate the walls.
And these tissue paper flowers were made by the display team. The idea was inspired by a flower offering ceremony performed in Bali.
The multi colored flags of dyed muslin were also inspired by decorations for festivals in Bali. You might recognize these flags from the holiday catalog or from the background in some product photos on our website.
Here is the front window display. The glare makes it a little difficult to see, but they used these really amazing fringed umbrellas, also used in the holiday catalog shoot.
These shots are from our store in Suburban Square right outside Philly. This store has an amazing skylight that the display team has made even more beautiful with flower garlands from India. If you're near a store, go check it out for yourself!
Comments
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Free People store displays are truly artistic and fun...say hi to the office cat
Posted by catlady on January 6, 2007 11:19 PM
Soooooo Beautiful! I love the bicycle with the flowers all over it. And the tissue paper hands! Very nice job, congrats to all!
Posted by mindy on January 7, 2007 12:54 AM
So beautiful! I love the homemade feel of it all!
Posted by Anonymous on January 7, 2007 4:33 PM
i was just there today. The decorations were looked really good. my favorite was the world map.
Posted by jamie on January 7, 2007 6:05 PM
wow - it's so fun and colorful! i especially love the flower garlands. wish that i lived near an fp store!
Posted by mara on January 7, 2007 11:34 PM
So pretty... Haven't seen the nearest one to me yet.. Just wondering.. Where do you get all the basic stuff in the stores, like the rugs and couches? (In Garden State Plaza) Is that handmade?I wanted to do something like that in my room at home.
Posted by Kat on January 8, 2007 8:19 PM
kat--me too!!! I was thinking the same thing! I scouted out some nice pillows that reminded me of the Free people store's pillows and what not but I want to just have all their rugs and couches and pillows in the store! So pretty... :)
Posted by Jess on January 9, 2007 5:05 PM
I work in the tysons store and love the new displays! But I am so jelolous of the ceiling in the Philly store! We want flowers too! But good job display team!
Posted by isabel on January 9, 2007 7:00 PM
i love the travel theme, becuase i love to travel
i 'm so excited about this collection!!!!!!!!!
Posted by dani on January 9, 2007 10:57 PM
I would love to go to this shop!But i´m afraid it´s too far from my country...
is there always a bike at the door? I love it!
Posted by mikimono on January 16, 2007 10:00 AM