Every Christmas tourists(even locals) flock to the main department stores in London to see the beautiful Christmas displays. If you are staying at a hotel near Harrods then you are in with luck for the festive season. Harrods is among the popular department stores that always has captivating displays based on various themes very Christmas. All the windows are covered up just before showdown and the unveiling is treated much like an event of the season, that must not be missed!
Adults and kids alike gather around the store to take in the festivities as the curtains are dropped to reveal the year’s display story. Usually, I avoid such places like the plaque(I cant deal with large crowds), but as I in the area I thought I would check out what this year’s creativity brought to Harrods’ Christmas window displays.
This years theme transports you to The Land of Make Believe with beautiful creations of oversized vintage toys from some of the best designers around the world. If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen me post Stella McCartney’s beauty princess in a shimmering dress. Harrods never do things in halves and this year is no different as their displays are via a contribution from 11 of some of the world best luxury designer brands.
Each one exuding luxe and opulence. There is a lovely pirouetting ballerina by Zuhair Murad, an oversized teddy, mini stuart mice surrounded by luxury handbags and accessories. The elaborate theme around these unique displays continues throughout the store. Below you will also spot a few from the Burberry store in Knightsbridge, which, not as sparkly and glitzy are just as lovely and enticing.
If I get the chance I may show you more of the Christmas festive windows from Selfridges or Harvey Nicols who also do amazing creations that people especially visit the department stores for.
Hotels Near Harrods
If you want to experience the Christmas festivities in London and more specifically those created by Harrods and department store like Harvey Nichols then look no further than a hotel stay near Harrods.
A stay near Harrods is also perfect if you are in London for a little retail therapy. This area of London is filled with luxury designer boutiques and stores to shop until your heart is content.
This post is one of 24 posts in the #traveladventcalendar2014 series of posts by bloggers around the world sharing festive themed posts. Check out the others via the twitter hashtag.
Emily Luxton
I love Christmas in London – one of the best places to celebrate it! The displays at Harrods are pretty incredible all year round, but Christmas is definitely special. One of the best shops for browsing but I never buy anything!
Mihaela Serafimovska
wow this photos are incredible. Love your post!
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Nicole Aguinaldo
Wow these photos are beautiful'. I love the lights outside and the decor inside 🙂
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Carly--The Doctor Diva
Amazing displays! I wish the city I lived in did something like this
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libys11
im a sucker for christmas displays!!! this is just wonderful!!!
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Jules
Oh it looks amazing, really beautiful!
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Rhonda Albom
Festive and beautiful, Harrods looks wonderful at Christmas.
Valerie
Harrods is sooo magical <3 Love your photos of their windows. Simply stunning! xx
Writing Monique
Oh wow! I wish we had a Harrods in Holland. It looks so magical 🙂
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Pretty! Reminds me of the windows in NYC during Christmas 🙂
Bisous Natasha
Harrods is gorgeous this time of the year 🙂
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Amanda Ellis
I love a good department store display. I feel like they don't go overboard anymore for the holiday season. Thanks for sharing!
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Melody Pittman
Great post! In all my life, i've only seen the holiday windows in NYC and Chicago. So great that you shared them with us and they were truly unique and beautiful.
Katie Hollstein
Gorgeous! Puts me in the Christmas spirit!
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Katie McGrain
So beautiful! It seems pretty similar to Christmas in NYC. I love heading to the department store windows and looking at the themes and stories each year!