It's hard to walk along Race Street north of Sixth these days and not become mesmerized by the windows full of mannequins in gowns of gold, seaglass or copper pennies.
Beside them are carefully hand-drawn portraits of women in lavish dresses, hats and furs circa 1930s-1970s. And embedded within the displays are images of Procter & Gamble products like Tide, Old Spice and Pantene.
The windows line the offices of Landor Associates, a branding and design firm that helps companies like P&G market their iconic brands. It's also the ground floor of the old Shillito's department store building, once housing several floors of clothing, accessories, shoes and home goods.
Through July, these brightly colored and lit displays will catch the eyes of passersby. Along with a public exhibit inside the lobby of the firm, the displays pay tribute to the work of Covington fashion illustrator Anne Wainscott.
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