Crawley Creations

I was in Crawley today, once an exciting destination to shop has been truely hit by the recession, many stores have gone and cheap stores have replaced them. Trends that came through clearly from retailers visual merchandising was gold frames, denim, chains and the handwritten/handmade motif.

Topshop - gold frame, quilted bags, stripes, sequins, statement necklaces and tassles.

A new store in Crawley centre -gold frames, note in a bottle, florals, old drawers. Very much like Urban Outfitters. Oasis - photo cubes with handwriting on, denim, black and florals. H&M - denim, chains, items hanging, traveling/postage label motif, stripes, box shelves.