There are certain things that mark the start of the Christmas shopping period, from high streets turning on their festive lights to brands unveiling heart-tugging TV adverts.
But one of the biggest, and most luxurious, markers is department stores and brand-owned flagships unveiling grand holiday-themed shop windows for the season.
As one of the most important periods in the retail calendar, companies heavily invest in these extragrant displays in a bid to catch shoppers’ eyes – and wallets.