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A printed boutique bag needs to be a statement, its not just about what colours you choose but also the information and the design that is on the bag. Here are the most design features to include on your boutique bag. Communicate your Brand • The most important feature when designing your branded bags is to ensure you have a design that suits your boutique and the clothing brands you stock. Every boutique is unique and different with their own brand to communicate. This Sixty Three Boutique bag has the brands it stocks down the sides of the bag, this…

Your shop’s window is your business card. It is the first point of contact with your customer , and since it takes around 3 seconds to catch customers’ attention, creating an eye catching window display shouldn’t be overlooked. You don’t need to have a degree in art or have years of experience in visual merchandising. With some creativity and time, even those on the tightest budgets can create stunning window displays that will have customers through the doors in no time. Window Art Using glass paint is an easy and fun way to cheer up your window display. Create a…

Window displays are still a powerful selling tool and can attract customers into stores. Many of the big luxury department stores have designated teams to develop, build and style their windows but you don’t need a huge budget or teams of people to create a great visual. We have outlined some tips to keep in mind when designing your own window displays. Tell a story It is important to develop a story rather than a theme as often a theme can be too broad and simplistic. Developing a story based on a theme allows you to concentrate on key components…

Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Watch video Tissue paper pom poms or kits to make them are sold online, but there is really no need to buy them when they are so easy to make yourself and look fantastic as part of a display. With this simple DIY tissue paper pom pom tutorial you can add colour and texture to any party or event. You will need: • Scissors • 8 sheets tissue paper (20″ x 30″ / 500mm x 750mm) • lenght of ribbon / string Step by step instructions STEP 1 Take 6 – 8 sheets of…

Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter Colour trends for packaging can be influenced by the brand, customer or the products it holds but as a guide Pantone; the globally recognised authority on colour have announced their 2015 colour palette which is ideal for fashion forward packaging. Pantone have selected a diverse array of colour trends, but as with everything there can only be one winner and the pantone colour of the year; Marsala serves as the foundation for the 2015 palette. Pantone have described it as “robust shade [which] incorporates the warmth and richness of a tastefully fulfilling meal, while…