Harrods - Through the window
Allow your imagination run wild as you gaze through the windows and loose yourself in the sumptuous world of Harrods
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Thursday, 1 December, 2011 by Natalie Wain
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With 70 windows displays to plan and install, Harrods’ team of window dressers are constantly planning the store’s inspirational façades -
Planning for the elaborate Christmas window displays begins up to 18 months to two years in advance -
After months of liaising with brands and finalising budgets, production on the Christmas display begins in August… -
…the team will then spend around 25 days installing the intricate Christmas window displays -
The team take their inspiration from a number of sources including fashion, designers, film and theatre -
They also take inspiration from current affairs and major events such as the royal wedding, the Olympics and anniversaries like the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee -
The team is under pressure to meet discerning customers’ expectations and make the experience of coming to Harrods at Christmastime unforgettable -
But don’t just judge a book by its cover… -
…once you’ve had time to marvel at Harrods’ magical Christmas window displays, step inside and prepare to be amazed by Harrods this Christmas -
At other times of the year, the 70 windows are changed every two-to-six weeks, depending on the type of display -
The windows team works year-round to ensure customers can get a privileged glimpse of the luxurious good that await them inside












