# Reptilian Retail Displays The Alexander McQueen Window in NYC is a Jungle of Style By Katherinev123 | Published 2010-05-04 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcqueen-window References: [ny.racked](http://ny.racked.com/archives/2010/05/03/the_mcqueen_machine_soldiers_on_in_the_meatpacking_district.php) Retail displays often rely on boldness and extravagance to capture the attention of shoppers, and perhaps one of the most notable examples from this season is the [Alexander McQueen window display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2024) from the designer's New York City flagship store. Despite McQueen's death being still relatively fresh in the minds of fashionistas, you wouldn't be able to tell from the [Alexander Mcqueen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign) window in NYC, which features a flashy, exotic display of vibrant colors with jungle-themed prints, [python patterns and snake-like dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exotic Retail Displays:** Retail displays are becoming more bold and extravagant, featuring jungle themes and exotic prints. - **Bold Fashion Trends:** Fashion trends are moving towards vibrant colors, python patterns, and snake-like designs. - **Posthumous Brand Management:** Fashion brands are finding ways to maintain relevance and continue to captivate audiences after the death of a designer. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry is evolving to create more audacious and striking designs for retail displays. - **Luxury Retail Industry:** Luxury retail brands are experimenting with bold displays to garner attention and create unique shopping experiences. - **Brand Management Industry:** Brand management firms are finding innovative ways to preserve a brand's legacy and continue to captivate audiences, even after the death of a designer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Sustainable Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-inc-london.md) - [Inflatable Dome Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-dome-fashion-show.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-amsterdam.md) - [Red-Hued Store Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-to-awe.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscape-installation.md)