Louis Vuitton's Zebra Madness (London, UK)


Back in January, I briefly featured the Louis Vuitton windows of the Paris flagship, which showed two very active zebras having fun with a few of the company's signature handbags. A few days ago, passing London's Bond Street boutique, I had a sense of déjà vu when I sighted not just two, but six life-sized zebras in total. And that's not counting the army of mini zebras in the smaller windows.

I've always wondered how certain flagships of larger brands share their props. Chanel has identical windows throughout the world during the same time frame, but the likes of Lanvin and now Louis Vuitton seem to have touring visual merchandise. In which case, if you have a Vuitton boutique in your neck of the woods, watch out - the zebras may be stopping by in the near future (if they haven't already).

The three zebras in the first section of windows. Note that the mannequin has a matching outfit - very appropriate.

The herd of mini zebras in the mid-section, surrounding a necklace.

A zebra and his scarves. The second storey shows the rest of the display.

A zebra on the second floor, dangling a purse.

The final zebra performs an impressive balancing act (again, continued on the second floor).

The entire display in the second section of windows.

The two smaller windows around the corner, featuring more mini zebras - and bags.

62 comments:

  1. Wow, zebra props with zebra prints?! What a cool concept! I love to marvel at their window displays and I have to check out if the stores here do the same! The zebra playing with bags is so eye catching! Thank you for your sweet comment regarding my work situation..I'm glad I made the decision to leave. xoxoxoo

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  2. the windows are absolutely magic, these and the Lanvin and some of the others are simply art

    why why why don't other shops DO their windows

    remember barely checking into hotels anywhere and running to window shop - it matters so much

    thank you thank you thank you

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  3. OH dear lord!! this is INSANELY fabulous!!! I can't deal!
    xo

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  4. love LV. it must be such a fun job to design those windows!

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  5. I wish the zebras would come to Tampa! They're darling!

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  6. So cute; love how the zebras are balancing the bags.

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  7. I love the idea!! Those zebras look fabulous ^_^
    Definatley eye catching
    xox

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  8. This is creativity X10 .
    Love it!
    xx's

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  9. How gorgeous !! Really love it.

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  10. One of the cutest displays ever!

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  11. Oh wow, all the Zebra's look pretty cool. I love the last one!

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  12. Oh they are just so adorable, these zabras!!! The ones rolling on their backs reminded me of my puppy - he likes doing what is called "happy dog", which is basically rolling on his back with and smiling ear to ear (yes, he can smile, my dog :) )
    Also, don't you think that nude/powder pink bag with black trimming on the last picture looks a bit like mini Fendi B from a few seasons back?

    Hope you are enjoying lovely weather and your week's been going great.

    xxx

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  13. Love it! very very chic! That dress look like blumarine dresses!! :D

    xx

    www.sickbytrend.com

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  14. OMG the army of miny zebras! Oh and the up side down ones! Luv it. Honestly I'm so glad this season LV has bags that depart from their usual monogramed fare.

    xx
    MarielsCastle

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  15. Very interseting, cool look
    www.thesocialbuyer.com

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  16. I love Zebras anyway, but I really enjoyed the styling of these photos... colourful & creative.

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  17. soo creative and beautiful :] i really love these pictures.

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  18. I just love the second shot and how the stripes all melt into one... Fashion magic!

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  19. smart and cute window sets! ah, lovely blog also hunny ^^




    Love,
    Beny Ricardo Sadewo
    http://www.purple-snap.com/

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  20. i love the top window with the luggage sitting on the zebra's back.

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  21. Swoon at that LV dress in the second picture. I saw Fergie wearing it on the cover of LUCKY magazine last month and have been obsessed with it ever since! :)

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  22. excellent execution from the team at LV.

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  23. WOW! amazing visual! definitely a breath of fresh air from their somtimes "too elegant and serious" look!

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  24. Love it! I always find myself nipping out to see if I can spot these displays after reading your posts (I think I go in to London mode and just storm straight past them!)

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  25. These are amazing! The window displays play such an important role in the brand image, I would love to see more creative work every season not only among the big fashion houses, but high-street fashion as well. Ada

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  26. Love it! Window decorating must be so much fun - especially when you have creative freedom like here.

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  27. Interesting that it is a touring exhibition. Love the Zebras on their backs balancing the bags. Very funny. Had a great holiday thank you. I have family there so it is a very relaxing and loving time. Xxxx

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  28. I like the zebra rolling around on the ground!

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  29. I love LV bags, who doesn't?!
    and I also love zebras, such a beautiful animal.. however is so sad to see them like that... dead... don't you think?

    all my love for you HW

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  30. Hi there-what cute and crazy window displays, so unique and lovely, thanks for sharing!! xx

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  31. I love the Zebras and what a great window display.
    It must be such a great job organizing what is going to go in the window.

    Happy week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  32. @Kirafashion: Those aren't real or dead zebras. They're basically just giant toy animals made of synthetic materials.

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  33. Wow, I wish we had as spectacular a window display as this over here! I love looking at window displays, and the use of the zebras is fun and cute. There's something about mixing fashion and animals that is so intriguing.

    http://red-soledfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  34. This has got to be one of my favourites that you have featured! I absolutely adore it! The zebras do look so real too!

    xo
    Rachel

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  35. That's one of the most fabulous displays I've ever seen! Love every single thing about it! :)

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  36. Wow the ZEBRAS! Looking so great! Also loving the LV suitcases in the windows. Do you mind sharing how you ever snap photos of shop windows? Do you have to be across the street?

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  37. Crazy creative, adore the windows so whimsical

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  38. I always pass the Louis shop on my way from DSM to the Burlington Arcade, but I never really stop to look at the window displays. Tends to be too sparkly for my liking, but I musy say that the zebras are rather cute.

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  39. Such fun window displays!
    Thanks for sharing these fabulous pics!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  40. That window display is so cool!
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  41. I love the ridiculousness of this display!

    Thanks for your kind words dear. Unfortunately more drama occurred this weekend, but I am hoping for the best!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  42. how adorable ! i love the balancing with LV BAGS! its really hard not to like the brand!
    great post !!!

    xx
    fashion provocateur.

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  43. The zebra and bag pics are awesome!! Love this post!

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  44. I love those mini zebras!!! what a creative way to display products!

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  45. Oh these are RAD! What a creative concept!

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  46. dude. sorry! lol. anyway, these are some of the best window displays i have ever seen! i NORMALLY cannot stand LV, but i think i have you to thank for making me tolerate their designs...and sometimes even LIKE their designs. huge thumbs up for their window displays!!! YUGE!!!!

    p.s. i should also give credit to the zebras and/or to the person that was smart and creative enough to include them! they are AWESOME!

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  47. Beautiful window displays! Cool that zebras are in!! :)

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  48. ohh I saw that dress in Harpers Bazarr Taiwan last month (the one sitting on the zebra) I didn't know that is LV. it looks very different than their other stuff! I wonder if those zebras are real but stuffed?!?

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  49. This is amazing! I'll have to stop by my local Louis to see if the zebras are in town yet ;)

    Thanks for visiting us, your blog is lovely! We're now happily following! :)

    -j
    sorelle in style

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  50. Oh i always enjoy reading your comments, it feels like you always put an effort into visiting my blog, im very thankful for that. I do enjoy seeing yours and taking part in what's on in the fashion world around the globe. thanks for sharing this.Hope you're having a wonderful week
    x

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  51. interesting that they both used them! look pretty cool though :)

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  52. They always have genuis displays!

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    Check out my work blog too!

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  53. I love these displays, especially the zebra balancing all of those louis vuitton handbags! :)

    xoxo,
    kimvee
    ohmyvintage.blogspot.com
    omvintage.etsy.com

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  54. Spectacular window displays! Thanks for sharing the photos :)

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