Le Printemps isn’t going to let its neighbour Galeries Lafayette win the battle of the Xmas displays, oh no! With GL going all out for rock and fashion, le Printemps takes a more sedate and classy path with its Rêves d’Evasion theme othcestrated by Karl Lagerfeld, sponsored by Chanel and inaugurated by Mrs. Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis (and her giant cheekbones!)

Less shouty shouty than next door, the inauguration of Le Printemps’ Xmas 2011 window displays was chic chic chic!

OK, there are still some slightly scary dolls jiggling about (including a dozen mini Karls), but they’re doing it with a certain class. Know what I mean?

However, it’s the (static) fashion displays that we find to be the most successful. They’re beautifully arranged with some beautiful details and just the right amount of bling! Makes a change from the usual snow and Santa…There’s also music and flashing lights across the whole of the building’s façade if you get there after dark at the right time (on the hour, apparently).

To check out all our photo, click the play button on the slideshow below, followed by the four little arrows bottom right to go into fullscreen mode (much more comfortable).

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