Across H&M's Amsterdam flagship and French premium menswear floors, the job stays the same: give people room to try on who they are.
Six floors, several entrances, no single track through the building. The work is leading the eye so that wherever a customer walks in, the store reads as one.
From ten up to thirty mannequins: choosing the outfits, prepping, ironing, dressing. This is where the fun begins. Each story held the floor for two weeks, then made room for the next register.
Start early morning before opening so every day starts with a fresh, clean look. Assess what needs adjusting with the selling team. Keep every room, story and trend coherent throughout the day as customers shop.
All photography depicts visual merchandising work executed at H&M Flagship Amsterdam Dam. Brand marks not displayed out of respect for the company's visual standards. Close-up mannequin styling on the Styling Expert page.
Assisted on Chanel's overnight store set-up at the Amsterdam boutique. One boutique, one story: each boutique carries its own motto, and Amsterdam's is “Where casual meets sophistication, a diverse style for every allure”.
The VM needs to reflect what the brand stands for. Entering the world of Chanel fashion promises every woman an enduring, unique bond of trust and timeless moments of wonder.
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