Fenwick Christmas window officially revealed

The 2024 Fenwick window has officially been revealed.

This year, the North East based department store is bringing a twist on ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ through its 2024 Christmas Window display.

Reimagined by author and illustrator Chris Riddell and brought to life by British design and production house, Propability, the window series tells the story of Foggy, a partridge with a special Christmas wish.

Chris Riddell, author and illustrator said: “When I was asked by Fenwick if I could transform one of my favourite Christmas carols into a Fenwick window series, I was intrigued by the process.

“I got to work and created a character ‘Foggy the Partridge’, who’s on a journey to make his Christmas wish come true.

“My drawings and narrative have been brought to life through brilliant 3D creatives and fantastic moving characters – with the support of traditional mechanical movement.

“I’m absolutely thrilled with what we have created and hope everyone enjoys the windows as much as I do.”

The journey through Fenwick’s Christmas Window follows Foggy’s quest to find Santa and make his pear tree grow. Beginning in the Broom Cupboard of Santa’s workshop visitors follow Foggy’s adventure through a series of enchanting scenes.

Mia Fenwick, Fenwick chief marketing officer, said:  “Our Fenwick Christmas windows exhibits the talent of iconic British illustrator Chris Riddell and the fantastic family-owned production team at Propability, who’s craftmanship has spun a modern take on a festive favourite, ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’.

“We hope people get to see our Fenwick Christmas windows either in person or online and get swept up in the joy of storytelling with family and friends this festive season.”

The 2024 Fenwick Christmas window display will be open for all to view from today, Monday November 4 and throughout the festive season.

Visits to the window will be soundtracked by a rendition of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ performed by Tyneside band ‘The Unthanks’ in partnership with The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

Through this year’s Christmas window, Fenwick continues its commitment to supporting the local community with a partnership with Newcastle Foodbank.

You can support their vital work helping people in crisis by purchasing a Fans Supporting Foodbanks t-shirt for £20, with all profits going to the Newcastle Foodbank. The shirts, which will be displayed as part of this year’s window, are available from the Fenwick Newcastle Concierge.