Simple Joyce

The Joyce store in Central never fails to come up with window displays that are eye-catchingly elegant while being so unassumingly simple. They usually have one focal point and just play with colors and textures. This is such a welcome change from the usual bling-bling cluttered and high concept windows that I usually see in Lane Crawford or Harvey Nichols.



This season's window display is a hand painted canvas, draped around a mannequin free-hand, creating a Monique Lhuillier-esque gown. The color of the cloth is off white, with gray and light brown prints, and this matches perfectly with Joyce's stark off-white and peach walls.



Draped around the mannequin's waist is a peacock-blue sash that's thicker than a belt but slimmer than an obi. The fact that it's tied around 3 or 4 times before it's ribboned is what gives it a lot of flair. Added zing is brought about by the beading on the edges of the sash, and peacock feathers hanging on the end. Monique had a gown with this similar effect, but her's was in bronze and green.

I'm going to show this pic to my sister and our modista. This would make a great inspirational piece when they collaborate for another evening dress.