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VMSD editors share this year's standouts
Whether it’s the integration of lighting with fixtures and signage, advances in green materials or dramatic mannequin styles, this year saw a bevy of fresh ideas applied to the traditional products palette. Flexibility remains relevant – if not mandatory – as retailers aim to create elements of distinction within their spaces. And don’t forget the appeal of the unexpected by mixing metals with natural materials or using unusual, oversized props to bring a smile to shoppers’ faces. In the end, it’s all about creating the right signature statement for your retail environment. VMSD wraps up the year with a review of some noteworthy new products.
After-mouse.com
www.after-mouse.com
Among the awe-inspiring technology on display at NRF’s The Big Show was After-mouse.com’s
touchscreen applications for retail and hospitality settings. The units allow users to make product comparisons, see product in 3-D, watch videos and place virtual orders.
VMSD Editors’ Choice
Goldsmith
www.goldsmith-inc.com
Drama reached new heights this year thanks to the popularity of long and lean mannequins. The abstract Sketch Collection from Window Collections by Goldsmith stands 82 in. tall. and comes in 12 figures.
VMSD Editors’ Choice
Galeriile Sabion Artistic Store Fixtures
www.sabion.ro
To create a gallery-like space for jewelry retailer Galeriile Sabion, designers created pedestals of handmade wrought iron and combined metal and glass into fixtures that are works of art. The stainless-steel slabs in the checkerboard floor feature electric currents to provide electricity to the displays without cluttering the store environment.
Store Fixture Award, A.R.E.
Manex France Display
www.manex-usa.com
Appeal to the millennial generation with the Hans Boodt Casual Realistic Female Mannequin. The line resembles women in their mid-twenties with a slim, lean look.
VMSD Editors’ Choice
Christine Taylor Collection
www.christinetaylorcollection.com
Whimsy was just one of the important themes in visual props and decoratives in 2011. These 8-in.-long Lacquer Clothespins offer a fun touch and come with a glossy finish and multiple bright color options.
VMSD Editors’ Choice
Chippenhook
www.chippenhook.com
With the proliferation of iPads in retail environments, this iPad stand is a welcome addition. The unit features interchangeable magnetic side panels and a hidden back panel for electric wiring. Weighted and balanced for stability, the device is secured inside the frame.
VMSD Editors’ Choice
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