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Harrods footwear head’s mission to find the next cult shoe
Josie Gardner, head of buying for shoes and accessories at Harrods and Drapers Footwear Awards 2026 judge, reflects on the rhythms of her day to day, the investment pieces she swears by and what makes a winning entry.
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The contemporary brand will open a 1,400-square-foot pop-up store in Southampton on Thursday
"The brief was to come up with a design for the label that was based upon memory and London and Harrods," said Deacon, who first visited the store as a child in the late 1970s.
The first of three spaces links The Row, Chloé and Tom Ford with a roster of designer brands, including Alaïa, Gabriela Hearst, Khaite and Victoria Beckham.
MEMO PARIS has introduced Omnia Omnibus Ubique, a new fragrance created exclusively for Harrods and inspired by the London department store’s historic Latin motto: “Everything, for everyone, everywhere.” Influenced by Harrods‘ evolution from a small grocer’s shop into one of the world’s most recognised luxury destinations, the scent translates the store’s sense of grandeur into […]
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Harrods seeks court-appointed oversight of Al Fayed estate
Harrods has renewed its call for independent oversight of the estate of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed, citing concerns over its administration, engagement with abuse victims and ability to meet compensation claims.
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IN A quiet pocket of Knightsbridge, just a stone’s throw away from Harrods, The Capital Hotel feels worlds away from the bustling crowds outside. Here, Tom Brown at The Capital, recently awarded a Michelin star, brings a refined approach to British cuisine, adding a fresh edge to one of the area’s most established addresses. To […]
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Large, gold keyhole-shaped screens in the windows and in-store offer viewers a look at images from "Anglomaniac," which details the House of Schiaparelli’s influence on the work of more than 50 British artists.
From Harrods’ exclusive modest capsules and Amouage’s limited-batch oud to the rapid rise of online platforms like Cult Mia, the holy month has evolved from a regional retail moment into a global luxury imperative.
Tallents, formerly of Matches and Flannels, has created performance and leisure clothing for men and women with natural fabrics and a twist of tailoring.
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More than 180 Al Fayed victims ‘engaged’ in Harrods compensation scheme
More than 180 victims of abuse by the late former Harrods owner Mohammed Al Fayed are currently "engaged" in Harrods' compensation scheme.
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