# Surreal Circus Scenes The Kiki Van Eijk's Windows Installation is Whimsical By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-03-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kiki-van-eijk-windows-installation References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/19775/kiki-van-eijk-hermes-windows-at-bijenkorf-amsterdam.html) & [kikiworld.nl](http://www.kikiworld.nl/) French Fashion company Hermès recently commisioned Eindhoven, Netherlands-based artist Kiki Van Eijk to produce a series of head-turning [window displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-the-keyhole) for its stores. As the window installation demonstrates, Kiki Van Eijk provided a successful execution. In a style reminiscent of Cirque du Soleil, the displays conjure all the wonder and whimsy of a fairy tale. The Kiki Van Eijk window installation suggests that [Hermes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-pelota) is a leader in its field, being both bold and eccentric. This is no doubt what Hermes was hoping for when it opened the commission to a number of companies from around the world. Hermes was so confident with Kiki Van Eijk that it gave her free reign to produce the displays Kiki Van Eijk's work is interesting and eye-catching; the perfect match for a window display. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/19775/kiki-van-eijk-hermes-windows-at-bijenkorf-amsterdam.html), [kikiworld.nl](http://www.kikiworld.nl/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Window Displays:** Creating imaginative and captivating window displays that evoke a sense of wonder and whimsy. - **Bold and Eccentric Fashion:** Embracing a style that is daring, unconventional, and unique to stand out in the fashion industry. - **Collaborating with Artists:** Partnering with artists to bring a fresh and creative perspective to brand visuals and experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Utilizing inventive window installations to attract customers and create memorable brand experiences. - **Art and Design:** Exploring collaborations between artists and brands to create visually stunning installations and displays. - **Event Planning and Experiential Marketing:** Incorporating immersive and whimsical elements into events and marketing campaigns for a memorable brand impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Earth-Connecting Luxe Floor Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-pelota.md) - [Performance-Driven Designer Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-of-hermes.md) - [Caged Luxury Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-homeware-collection.md) - [Self-Designed Exhibition Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiki-joost.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Surrealist Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealist-popup.md) - [Hopeful Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-harmony.md) - [Dazzling Art Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selene-exhibition.md)