175 Years of Harrods: The Anniversary-Edition Exclusives
Words by Sophia Miller
2024 marks an important milestone in Harrods history: 175 years since our founder, grocer and tea merchant Charles Henry Harrod, opened his first store on Brompton Road. Soon, Harrods became the beating heart of Knightsbridge, supplying discerning customers across the city with the finest perfume, tea, fresh produce and much more.
As we celebrate 175 years of Harrods and look forward to a bright future ahead, we’ve collaborated with some of our favourite brands to create a series of anniversary exclusives to delight any lover of luxury. From beauty to homeware, these are the limited-edition launches you won’t want to miss out on this year.
Fornasetti Biscotti Tableware Collection, from £300
We may hail from the opposite side of the continent, but we’ve long shared Fornasetti’s love of the whimsical. Created exclusively for our milestone anniversary, these intricately detailed teapots, cups, saucers and platters depict Italian icon Lina Cavalieri peeking out from beneath a pile of Harrods biscuits. Afternoon tea, anyone?
Cole & Son Couture Carousel Wallpaper, £270
Our in-house interior design team has collaborated with wallpaper expert Cole & Son to create a design daubed with couture illustrations in tribute to our history as the home of high fashion. Look closely, and you’ll see that several Harrods emblems also make an appearance, from our ever-iconic bears to the detailing of our Knightsbridge windows.
Trudon 175th Anniversary Edition Candle, £100
What better partner to help encapsulate our 175-year history in a scent than Trudon – a brand with an impressive centuries-long legacy of its own? This collectable candle features notes of fresh amber to reference the glittering lights on our terracotta façade, alongside delicate rose as a nod to our English heritage.
Crème de La Mer Moisturizing Cream, £460
Thought you couldn’t love La Mer’s cult-classic firming, smoothing moisturiser any more? Just wait until you set eyes upon this beautiful anniversary edition, featuring Art Deco packaging inspired by the ornate tiles in our world-famous Food Halls. It's a must-have in any collector’s cabinet.
Baccarat Symphony Tumblers, £430
Our partnership with world-class crystal purveyor Baccarat extends back many years – and now, it’s immortalised forever in this beautiful glassware set. Each of these iconic Symphony tumblers is discreetly engraved with the Harrods logo on the base, only visible once you lift the delicate piece to your lips to take a sip.
Elemis ULTRA SMART Pro-Collagen Night Serum, £230
Hydrating, firming and rejuvenating, Elemis’ Harrods-exclusive serum is like a blissful night of beauty sleep in a bottle. It’s packed with potent yet sustainably sourced ingredients, from antioxidant green tea to wild olive plant stem cells, that gently encourage your skin to renew at maximum capacity overnight.
Bric’s x Harrods Bellagio Suitcase, from £650
Take a piece of Harrods with you whenever you travel courtesy of this exclusive suitcase designed in collaboration with Bric’s. Handmade following the Italian brand’s long legacy of artisanal workmanship, it’s complete with premium leather trims and tags in our favourite colour – Harrods green.
Christofle Georgian Collection Tea Set, £3,445
This exquisite tea set is the first in a series of Harrods exclusives created by Christofle to celebrate our 175th anniversary. Inspired by our history as a tea merchant, the three-piece collection features intricate Art Deco detailing borrowed from the ceiling of our world-famous Tea Rooms.
