Fashion Merchandising Students Decorate Downtown Windows

When Fanshawe's Fashion Merchandising students were offered the opportunity to brighten London's downtown for the Christmas season, they jumped at the challenge. Working with 10 retailers and a limited budget, the students designed window displays reflective of the holiday season. Upon completion, all 10 windows were judged by local merchants.

The criteria for judging took into consideration the diverse window conditions assigned to the students. For example, the winning window at 179 Dundas Street does not have professional lighting, nor do many of the others, so that element was removed. Displays were judged on preparation, creativity and theme, use of space, design structure and overall impact.

Students working at the MET - Downtown London.
Left - Kassandra Lahosky; centre - mannequin; right - Alexis Kozielski.

Congratulations to the winning groups and to all the students that participated in the Downtown London Christmas window contest.

First Place - $300 - 179 Dundas Street (old Heroes Building)

• Kassia Johnson
• Racheal Goldsmith

Second Place - $175 - Maria Mendez Law Office

• Aimee Racine
• Sarah Myler
• Ellen Mayer

Third Place - $75

• Hadeel Dawoud
• Bibiana Cerro
• Joanne Kananda

In photo at top: students Alexis Kosielski and Kassandra Lahosky enjoy working on their display.