Italian jewellery house Bvlgari has opened both floors of its relocated and expanded boutique in London’s Harrods. Not only has the boutique been relocated in the department store’s Fine Jewellery Room, it has now tripled in size from 50sqm to 178sqm and will be on two floors, connected by an elevator. Following the renovation of…
Harrods capitalises on multiple ear piercing trend by signing renowned jeweller
Luxury department store Harrods has welcomed fine jewellery designer and celebrity ear piercing expert, Maria Tash, to its fourth floor Fashion Lab. Capitalising on the growing trend for consumers to adorn their ears with multiple earrings, Harrods has signed the hottest piercing brand, Maria Tash. If there’s one name that has become synonymous with the…
Harrods beauty director handed control of fine jewellery department
Harrods has promoted its current beauty director Annalise Fard to take control of the store’s Fine Watches and Jewellery departments. She will assume the responsibilities for fine watches and jewellery previously undertaken by Helen David, Harrods chief merchant, who left the business in June. “I am delighted to be returning to the world of fine…
Bee Goddess makes a buzz at Harrods with exclusive exhibition
Fine jewellery brand Bee Goddess has announced the launch of an exclusive diamond lounge exhibition and pop up store at Harrods. Taking place at the Harrod’s Fashion Lab, the pop-up will host the brand’s bestsellers alongside exclusive fine jewellery collections, and offer consumers the chance to explore the world of Bee Goddess, and experience symbolic…
Cartier reopens Harrods boutique with new bespoke concept
Luxury jewellery house Cartier has reopened is boutique in the Fine Jewellery Room of Harrods following a complete redevelopment and re-design. The new space offers an entirely new and bespoke concept for Harrods, as the brand worked closely with the department store and architect, Laura Gonzalez, to redesign a classic environment with a contemporary touch, and…
Dolce & Gabbana decks the halls of Harrods
For 2017 luxury department store Harrods has partnered with Dolce & Gabbana to celebrate Christmas. As part of the collaboration, Dolce & Gabanna has taken over Harrods’ windows, decorated its iconic Christmas tree, and launched an exclusive pop-up boutique dedicated to the brands high jewellery and watches. Located in the jewellery department on the ground floor…
Cartier alumni steps across to Glenn Spiro’s business as honorary chairman
Luxury jewellery veteran and Cartier alumni, Arnaud Bamberger, will join G as honorary chairman in November. Bamberger, who worked for Cartier for over four decades, the last 25 of those years being spent in London as managing director for the UK and later, chairman of the company, has been presented with the honorary title from…
Harrods smashes £2bn sales mark in record year
Harrods has posted its eighth consecutive year of record sales and profits, helped by demand from overseas customers. The world-famous retailer, which stocks luxury jewellery brands such as Tiffany & Co, Lorraine Schwartz, Harry Winston and Graff, broke the £2bn sales mark for the first time in the year ended 28 January 2017, accounts filed…
Farfetch named fastest growing retailer
Online luxury fashion retailer Farfetch has been crowned the UK’s fasted growing retailer, ahead of major industry players such as ASOS, and Harrods. According to a new retail growth index from OC&C Strategy Consultants, Farfetch, which stocks jewellery designers such as Carolina Bucci, Delfina Delettrez and Rachel Entwhistle, scooped the top spot after ramping up…
Harry Winston UK reports 33% turnover spike
Turnover at Harry Winston UK increased by 33.4% during the 52 weeks ended December 31 2016, its newly published accounts reveal. The company’s ‘Annual Report and Financial Statements’, shows a dramatic increase in turnover from £13.4m to £17.9m, with gross profit jumping from £6.2m to £8.3m. At present, Harry Winston has two retail locations in…
