Liberty Fetes 150th Anniversary With Keira Knightley, Rosamund Pike

BIG 150: British upscale department store Liberty kicked off its 150th anniversary this week with a product selection curated by stylist and editor Leith Clark.

Reinforcing Liberty’s curatorial approach to retail, some 150 pieces were chosen by Clark from brands including Jonathan Adler, Fornasetti, Diptyque, Max Mara, Erdem, Le Double J, Loewe Fragrance, Commune, and exclusive pieces from Cece Jewellery, Foundrae and Liberty Interiors.

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These pieces are showcased through a window display featuring larger-than-life animals and foliage inspired by the carvings found throughout the Liberty store. At the heart of the showcase is the purplish kiosk located in the central atrium. It highlights Liberty’s latest silk scarf collections and the latest issue of Violet Book, edited by Clark.

The retailer said the project is not only a key part of Liberty’s anniversary celebrations but also signals a longer-term strategy of deepening Liberty’s role as “a tastemaker in the global luxury space.”

“For 150 years, Liberty has been a sanctuary for the creative and the curious. This project is a love letter to the designers, makers and artisans who have shaped Liberty’s identity and to those who will define its future,” Clark said.

To celebrate the launch, Clark hosted an intimate dinner with live music by singer-songwriter Alison Sudol in Liberty’s East Gallery on Thursday night, with guests including Rosamund Pike, Lucy Boynton, Erdem Moralioglu, Keira Knightley, Emma Summerton, Lisa Eldridge and Katherine Waterston.

The 150th anniversary will continue throughout the year. Liberty said there will be more curated exhibitions, immersive installations, exclusive products, and collaborations with museums, artists, design institutions and international events.

At the heart of this milestone is the exhibition “I Am. We Are. Liberty.” Running from May 9 in the Regent Street flagship, it aims to offer visitors a glimpse into the Liberty print archive. It will then sail to Japan and appear at Expo 2025 Osaka in August.

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