"Spring comes to Denholms first" reads the copy in this window display from 1965. The display revolved around navy suits and coordinating hats, but the real focus was on the shoe assortment by "Foot Flairs"(which was a vendor sold in the women's shoe salon on the first floor). I love the hand-painted image of the tree on plexiglass, and the scatter gravel used on the floor, and of course, the vintage mannequins.
Today virtually no one buys a new outfit or shoes to celebrate the
Easter holiday, but back in the day, Easter would come second to
Christmas for apparel sales.
One more week till spring, and enough time to do your Easter shopping!
Best,
Chris
