The 2026 WindowsWear Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Retail and Design
In the heart of awards season, the prestigious 2026 WindowsWear Awards took center stage at the vibrant Manhattan nightclub Nebula, captivating an audience of 500 industry leaders, including CEOs, creative directors, visual experts, and VIPs. This annual event, a highlight of the fashion calendar, coincides with the bustling New York Fashion Week, recognizing the pinnacle of innovation in retail and design.
The WindowsWear Awards, founded by the visionary trio of Jon Harari, Mike Niemtzow, and Raul Tovar, is a global beacon for the creative and retail industries. It showcases the best and most innovative store displays, retail interiors, installations, pop-ups, props, packaging, social campaigns, and digital projects. The awards are a testament to the power of visual storytelling and its impact on both physical and digital realms.
The selection process is meticulous, involving the review of thousands of photos by the New York-based WindowsWear team, who carefully choose several nominees per category. The global community of WindowsWear members and industry contacts then play a pivotal role in determining the winners through their votes.
Here's a glimpse into the 2026 WindowsWear Award winners:
- Best Interior: Printemps
- Best Pop-Up: Michael Kors
- Best Exhibit/Installation: Swarovski
- Best AR/VR Experience: Pandora
- Best Packaging: Tory Burch
- Best Window Display: Louis Vuitton
- Best Holiday Window: Ralph Lauren
- Icon: Saks Fifth Avenue
- Best Prop: Coach
- Best Mannequin: Kleinfeld
- Best Collaboration: Christian Louboutin x Maison Margiela
- Best Use of Color: Longchamp
- Best Interactive Experience: Macy's
- Best Neighborhood Installation: Rodeo Drive
- Best Use of Light: Chanel
- Heritage: Burberry at Bloomingdale's
- Best Digital Experience: Lego
- Gamification: Microsoft
- Set Design: Valentino
- Hospitality: Coach
- Social Media Campaign: Gap
- Email Marketing: Prada
- Brand Strategy: Sephora
- Most Liked on Social Media: Loewe
- Sustainability: Dior
- Simon Doonan Award: Hermès
These awards not only celebrate the winners but also inspire the entire industry to reach new heights of creativity and innovation, leaving a lasting impact on the world of retail and design.
