The unveiling of the David Jones Christmas windows is eagerly awaited each year - the department store known for its elaborate and creative annual displays. But since the glamorous launch of the windows on October 30, those who have visited the Sydney city store to view the creations have been less than impressed - even though they were the product of over 5,000 man hours. Hundreds of disappointed fans have taken to Facebook to slam the department store for their 2015 Colour Me in Christmas, Expedition of the Elves windows, which were illustrated by James Gulliver Hancock. 'So shocked and disapointed with the Christmas windows this year David Jones, hardly anything Christmassy about them colourless colouring in books and a few items draped over them then a small window with the nativity [sic],' one disappointed fan said on Facebook.The eagerly awaited David Jones Christmas display has failed to impressThe elf-themed windows were illustrated by James Gulliver HancockThey have been the subject of heavy criticism from customers onlineSome say they don't look 'Christmassy', others say they look incompleteDespite this, the retailer has reported the best sales growth in 15 years
The criticism is referring to the purposely incomplete designs that will be completed and coloured in live in store by _ throughout December.