Tastemakers and influencers from the worlds of film, design, fashion, art, music, hospitality, and business gathered to celebrate the unveiling of RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair.
The evening was hosted by a committee including Adwoa Aboah, Henry Cavill, Poppy Delevingne, Theo James, Daniel Lee, Guy Ritchie, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, India Hicks, Emma Thynn, alongside Camilla Lowther OBE, Tom Dixon CBE, Ben Evans CBE, Amanda Levete CBE, Yinka Ilori, Jane Millichip, and Laura Weir.
The event was attended by guests including Janet Jackson, Naomi Campbell, Bianca Jagger, Naomie Harris, Hayley Atwell, André Balazs, Lady Amelia Windsor, Ozwald Boateng, Sandy Powell, Anais Gallagher, and many more. Guests enjoyed sushi by Endo Kazutoshi, caviar by Petrossian, craft cocktails by legendary bartender Colin Field, Vesper martinis by Alessandro Palazzi of Duke's Bar London, and Negroni Sbagliatos by Bar Basso Milan, set to a performance by Carlita.
RH London, the Gallery in Mayfair, stands at the global epicenter of luxury and design, between the fashion houses of New Bond Street and the legendary tailors of Savile Row. Designed by preeminent architect Giacomo Leoni, pioneer of English Palladianism, the landmark reflects three centuries of London's rich architectural and cultural heritage.
Experience one of the few surviving Palladian mansions of 18th-century London, built in 1723 as Queensberry House. Expanded later for the 1st Marquess of Anglesey, the residence entered a new era as Uxbridge House before becoming home to the Bank of England, one of the world's oldest central banks.
For the first time, the three pedigreed properties have been unified into a single gallery by Mr. Friedman and acclaimed British architectural firm Foster + Partners, unveiling RH's most inspiring and immersive retail and hospitality concepts in the history of the brand.
Step through the limestone portico into the Architecture & Design Library anchoring the entrance of RH London. Immerse yourself in rare books from the foundational Italian masters – Vitruvius, da Vinci, and Palladio – along with British masters Jones and Wren. The collection’s centerpiece is the first Italian edition, circa 1521, of De Architectura, The Ten Books on Architecture by 1st-century BC architect Marcus Vitruvius. His description of a man outstretched within a circle and a square inspired Leonardo da Vinci’s famous drawing, The Vitruvian Man, some 1,500 years after his death.
The Gallery, spanning five levels, is connected by a scenic glass lift conceived in collaboration with Foster + Partners, featuring a magnificent curved structure framed in champagne gold. Flanking the lift, a Tea Salon and Wine Bar clad in Bronze Amani Spanish marble serve classic specialty teas and exceptional Champagnes and wines from around the world.
Dine under a luminous gold leaf ceiling at The Dining Room at RH London, set within the historic banking hall – reclaimed, restored, and reimagined for a new era. Inspired by the tradition of London's private members' clubs, the grand restaurant is enveloped in high-gloss paneled oak, where tiered chandeliers of hand-blown Venetian glass cascade from mirrored skylights and champagne-lacquered Roman columns soar eight meters overhead. A curated menu of caviar specialties, signature salads, and seafood towers is complemented by American and British classics.
Ascend Giacomo Leoni's original grand stair of ornate ironwork and cantilevered limestone steps, illuminated by a domed skylight rising nearly 13 meters overhead.
RH Estates debuts in the United Kingdom at the opening of RH London, amplifying the work of the world’s most legendary designers and ateliers, including the masterfully tailored upholstery of Dmitriy & Co, the classical grandeur of Dennis & Leen, the meticulous reproductions of Formations, and the iconic designs of Michael Taylor. A new vision of classic design reimagined through a contemporary lens, RH Estates offers unprecedented quality, unrivaled craftsmanship, and the highest expression of human artistry.
Dine beneath grand glass birdcages at The Perch by Anouska Hempel, godmother of the boutique hotel and visionary British designer. Step off the scenic lift and into the dark, seductive jewel box of blackened églomisé with an intimate bar under a smoked glass canopy. Founder of Blakes Hotel, the world’s first boutique hotel, Hempel created a sensory dining experience that unfolds as you enter the rooftop garden – a canopy of pleated Tucci umbrellas, towering arched mirrors, and sparkling water channels invite you into a fantasy of splendor and sophistication, set above storied Savile Row.
Long admired by Mr. Friedman, Hempel found in RH a meeting of vision. What began as a mutual admiration evolved into a friendship, culminating in a studied design collaboration that defines its legacy at RH London.
Discover The World of RH Bar & Lounge, a physical and digital immersion into the RH brand. Designed by Hempel, the space is defined by a composition of bespoke Italian Merino wool velvet seating, illuminated by an array of bronze wall panels and floating brass pendants. Commanding the center is a 360° holographic display showcasing the places and spaces that define the brand.
Immerse yourself in artistic installations of furniture, antiques, artifacts, and art in a gallery setting. Each level features exhibits by global artists and carefully curated pieces not only chosen to furnish your home, but also to define it.
RH Interior Design provides an unprecedented level of professional design services and is home to what has become one of the largest residential design firms in the world, with projects on every major continent.
While RH London may not sound like a retail store, it’s not meant to be. It is an authentic expression of the RH vision & values, while also recognizing and respecting that…
In London, the measure is legacy. This we know, and have designed accordingly.
Images courtesy of Bacchus
