After many European springs of explosive colors, this season’s streets are filled with a softer, monochromatic palette. Silver and metallics are paired with whites, creams and other pastel tones. Country scenes are whitewashed, silver and gold objects reflect light, and transparent mannequins fit in perfectly with the overall airy atmosphere.

Window themes range from happy country fairs and picnic scenes to Oriental glamor and rock ‘n’ roll, using moving objects, blinking lights and sound to convey the message that spring is in the air.

Here’s a visual feast of displays that recently sprang to life in Europe.

Angelika Frank, a freelance editor and photographer based in Munich, Germany, is VM+SD’s European trend-spotter on all things visual, traveling regularly to the Continent’s capitals to keep you up to date. She has also been published in Style Guide, Inspiration, Stores+Shops, Trend Magazin and TextilWirtschaft.

Angelika Frank, Munich, Germany