Especially Beautiful: Liberty London Love

Above: Colour, pattern and texture - Liberty has always loved fabric
Photo Credit: Stephen Vidler

I have unfinished business at the iconic Liberty London department store - and I am sure I'm not the only one. History, luxury, eclecticism and a passion for hand-crafted works have always been Liberty hallmarks and they continue to be so today. Liberty London was founded in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty. The store first began by selling ornaments, fabrics and objet's d'art sourced from Liberty's travels to Japan and the East. In 1924, the amazing tudor building that we know today was constructed, reflecting the love affair of tudor revival architecture at that time. With the building's interior, Liberty had wanted to create welcoming and intimate spaces so that it felt as if you were walking through the rooms of your own home. Welcoming? You will not want to leave once you walk through the entrance. Sadly Liberty passed away in 1917 before he got to see his building and his great plans come to life. No doubt he would be incredibly proud of his legacy; the magnificent British institution that Liberty London is today.