Winners 2018
The Bloomsbury Big Top in London once again hosted the VM & Display Awards recognising the best window and in-store schemes from the past 12 months. Hosted by comedian and TV personality Hal Cruttenden, the awards ceremony featured 20 categories, including Best Christmas Windows in a Multiple, Best Use of Props, The Retail Focus Readers' Choice Award and Most Innovative Person in VM. Here's a low down on all the worthy winners...
BEST USE OF INSTORE GRAPHIC/SIGNAGE
SPONSOR: Barthelmess and B Mannequins
Adidas - Deerupt
In collaboration with Cinemod Studio and Studio XAG
Harrods - Louboutin
In collaboration with Blacks
Michael Kors - Michael Mania
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
Oasis - Make a Splash
In collaboration with Hello Flamingo and The Graphical Tree
Versace - Chain Reaction
In collaboration with CSM Retail
WINNER: Adidas - Deerupt
In collaboration with Cinemod Studio and Studio XAG
BEST BOUTIQUE WINDOW
SPONSOR: Window France
Atelier 75
In collaboration with Rare Basic and Tremendous Flower Studio
Christian Louboutin - Telephones
In collaboration with Studio XAG
Tory Burch - AW17
In collaboration with Seen Displays
Vivienne Westwood
In collaboration with Kosa Art Group, Raccoon and Universal Display
WINNER: Tory Burch - AW17
In collaboration with Seen Displays
MOST OUTSTANDING FEATURE/PROP
SPONSOR: Harlequin Design
Bicester Village - Telephone Boxes
In collaboration with Minki Balinki
Burberry
In collaboration with Millington Associates
Harrods - Rarity
In collaboration with 3D Eye, Press On and Reflex Artwork
John Lewis - Safari
In collaboration with VGL
Lululemon - Riba
In collaboration with KSR Architects and Lucky Fox
WINNER: Burberry
In collaboration with Millington Associates
BEST INTERNATIONAL WINDOW/S
SPONSOR: Millington Associates
Galeries Lafayette
In collaboration with Kendu Instore Solutions
Hongu - Matryoshka Doll
In collaboration with Tomshi and Associates
Lacoste - Paris Polo
In collaboration with Blacks
Topshop/Topman - Calligraphy
In collaboration with Global Display, Paul Antonio, Rare Basic and The Skulltress
Tryano - New Horizons
In collaboration with Sign Works
WINNER: Galeries Lafayette
In collaboration with Kendu Instore Solutions
BEST NON FASHION RETAIL CONCEPT
SPONSOR: Seen Displays
Brompton Junction
In collaboration with Kesslers
Clarks - Pride
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
Harrods - Beauty
In collaboration with Millington Associates
Penhaligons - Valentines
In collaboration with Planarama
Wildsmith Skin
In collaboration with Sync Studio
WINNER: Penhaligons - Valentines
In collaboration with Planarama
BEST USE OF MANNEQUINS IN A MULTIPLE
SPONSOR: CSM Retail
Debenhams - Bring it on
In collaboration with ABC Mannequins, Rare Basic and Stylo
Hackett - Henley Regatta
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
John Lewis - Hanging Lady
In collaboration with Genesis Mannequins and Sarah Feather Design
Topshop - Halloween
In collaboration with Global Display
WINNER: John Lewis - Hanging Lady
In collaboration with Genesis Mannequins and Sarah Feather Design
BEST WINDOW/S IN A MULTIPLE DEPARTMENT STORE
SPONSOR: Bonaveri
Debenhams - Bring It On
In collaboration with ABC Mannequins, Rare Basic and Stylo
Fenwick - Piping Hot
In collaboration with Propability
John Lewis - Summer
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
Marks and Spencer - Wool
In collaboration with Barthelmess
WINNER: Debenhams - Bring It On
In collaboration with ABC Mannequins, Rare Basic and Stylo
BEST INSTORE VM SOLUTION
SPONSOR: Kesslers
Adidas - Deerupt
In collaboration with Studio XAG
Bottega Veneta
In collaboration with Millington Associates
John Lewis - Safari
In collaboration with VGL
Selfridges - Corner Shop
In collaboration with Propability
WINNER: Bottega Veneta
In collaboration with Millington Associates
RETAIL FOCUS READER'S CHOICE
SPONSOR: Retail Focus Magazine
Christian Louboutin - Telephones
In collaboration with Studio XAG
Joseph - Forest
In collaboration with Tenn
Joseph - V&A
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
Selfridges - Google
In collaboration with Seen Displays
WINNER: Joseph - V&A
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
BEST CHRISTMAS WINDOW/S IN A MULTIPLE DEPARTMENT STORE
SPONSOR: The Graphical Tree
Bentalls
In collaboration with Arty Wigs, Graphica Display, Rootstein and Visual Impact
Debenhams - You Shall
In collaboration with Arty Wigs, B Brown, deco Woerner, Planarama, Rare Basic and Replica
John Lewis
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
Marks and Spencer
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
WINNER: Debenhams - You Shall
In collaboration with Arty Wigs, B Brown, deco Woerner, Planarama, Rare Basic and Replica
BEST USE OF MANNEQUINS IN AN INDEPENDENT
SPONSOR: Replica
Diane Von Furstenberg
In collaboration with Millington Associates
Harrods - Architecture
In collaboration with 3D Eye
Harvey Nichols - Fluid
In collaboration with ANS Lighting and Atrezzo
Liberty - Loewe William Morris
In collaboration with Acierta Retail
WINNER: Harvey Nichols - Fluid
In collaboration with In collaboration with ANS Lighting and Atrezzo
BEST INSTORE BRANDING
SPONSOR: deco Woerner
Missguided - Barbie
In collaboration with Vision On
Nike - Pegasus Turbo
In collaboration with Millington Associates
Selfridges - Mary Katrantzou
In collaboration with FormRoom
Topshop/Topman - Love Pride
In collaboration with Blacks, Hans Boodt, Rare Basic, Rootstein and The Graphical Tree
WINNER: Topshop/Topman - Love Pride
In collaboration with Blacks, Hans Boodt, Rare Basic, Rootstein and The Graphical Tree
BEST WINDOW GRAPHIC
SPONSOR: Hello Flamingo
Harvey Nichols - Little Britain
In collaboration with ANS Lighting and Global Display
Links of London - Splendour
In collaboration with IDL Colourlink
Michael Kors - Michael Mania
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
Topshop/Topman - Love Pride
In collaboration with Blacks, Rare Basic and The Graphical Tree
WINNER: Harvey Nichols - Little Britain
In collaboration with ANS Lighting and Global Display
BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY WITHIN VM
SPONSOR: The HOL Group
Adidas - Deerupt
In collaboration with Cinemod Studios and Studio XAG
Clarks - Second Skin
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
Nike - NBA
In collaboration with Genix Imaging and Millington Associates
Topshop/Topman - Live Runway
In collaboration with Blacks and The Graphical Tree
WINNER: Clarks - Second Skin
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
BEST CHRISTMAS INTERIOR
SPONSOR: IDL Colourlink
Burberry
In collaboration with Millington Associates
Penhaligons
In collaboration with Studio XAG
Prada - Robots
In collaboration with SFD
Selfridges
In collaboration with deco Woerner
Topshop/Topman
In collaboration with Blacks, Global Display, Rare Basic, Rootstein and The Graphical Tree
WINNER - Topshop/Topman
In collaboration with Blacks, Global Display, Rare Basic, Rootstein and The Graphical Tree
BEST CHRISTMAS WINDOW/S IN A MULTIPLE
SPONSOR: Dulux Trade
Clarks
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
Diesel
In collaboration with Planarama
Gant
In collaboration with Studio XAG
Hackett
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
WINNER: Clarks
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
BEST CHRISTMAS WINDOW/S IN AN INDEPENDENT
SPONSOR: Blacks
Hamleys
In collaboration with Propability
Harrods
In collaboration with 3D Eye
Harvey Nichols - Stars
In collaboration with Abama, ANS Lighting, Global Display, Press On and Stylo
Selfridges
In collaboration with Global Display and Propability
WINNER: Harvey Nichols - Stars
In collaboration with Abama, ANS Lighting, Global Display, Press On and Stylo
BEST WINDOW/S IN A MULTIPLE
SPONSOR: SFD
Hackett - Henley Regatta
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
Joseph - V&A
In collaboration with Harlequin Design
Reiss - Perspective
In collaboration with Blacks
Topshop - New Girl Order
In collaboration with Pop Shop Balloons and Rootstein
WINNER: Topshop - New Girl Order
In collaboration with Pop Shop Balloons and Rootstein
BEST WINDOW/S IN AN INDEPENDENT
SPONSOR: Vision On Design
Harrods - Architecture
In collaboration with 3D Eye
Harvey Nichols - Paper
In collaboration with ANS Lighting, Arty Wigs and National Signs
Liberty - Loewe William Morris
In collaboration with Acierta Retail
Selfrdiges - Apple Of My Eye
In collaboration with Replica
WINNER: Harrods - Architecture
In collaboration with 3D Eye
MOST INNOVATIVE PERSON WITHIN VM
SPONSOR: Universal Display
SHORTLIST:
Steven Dempsey - John Lewis
Treasure Evans - Missguided
Craig Love - Clarks
Sarah Lennon - Topshop/Topman
Janet Wardley - Harvey Nichols
Mark Stevens - Debenhams
Matthew Thurston - Hackett
Alexander Wells-Grecco - Harrods
WINNER: Craig Love - Clarks
