HOLIDAY VISUAL MERCHANDISING, NEW YORK STYLE!

Complete the following questions by using this Web site.
http://gonyc.about.com/cs/christmasinnyc/p/holidaywindows.htm

  • Macy’s 2004 holiday windows displayed scenes from what popular Christmas movie?
  • How many window displays did they do from this movie?
  • What is the purpose of these displays? Do they market a product?
  • What was the theme of Bloomingdale’s 2004 window display?
  • Who was this display a tribute to?
  • Where did the actual props used in the display come from?
  • Explain why you think Bloomingdale’s selected this theme
  • What was the 2004 theme for Saks Fifth Ave.?
  • What unique feature was added at Saks to their visual display to enhance the experience ?
  • The window displays at Macy’s that line 34th Street are from what famous holiday movie? Explain the connection.
  • Barney’s 2004 Holiday windows depict what?
  • How does Barney’s window display differ from the previous window displays?
  • Which store holiday window display actually merchandises a product?
  • What was the theme of Lord and Taylor’s holiday display?
  • Why select this as a holiday theme?
  • What type of mood or emotion do Lord and Taylor’s displays create?
  • Select your favorite 2004 window display. (Print) On the back write: Why you selected this display as your favorite. Include an analysis of color and texture, line and composition, types of displays and display settings, what materials were used, were there any special effects added, what type of signage or lettering was used.


    Melynda Rose
    Brooke Point HS
    Stafford VA

 

 

 

 

Being a part of Virginia DECA --that's what it's all about.

Copyright © 2000 - 2008, Virginia DECA.
All rights reserved.
Contact sharon.acuff@doe.virginia.gov
804.225.2846