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January 18-20, 2027

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Event Overview

January 18, 2027

Monday

9:00AM - 10:00AM

Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour

Welcome Check-In & Breakfast

Pick up your welcome packet as you enjoy light breakfast and coffee.

9:30AM - 2:00PM

Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour

DCCH Showroom Discovery

Explore the unique and exclusive showrooms at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, where innovation meets tradition.

Afternoon / Evening

Various Locations

Your Monday Private Session

Choose from a selection of small, private sessions offered by our Host Sponsors. 

January 19, 2027

Tuesday

Morning

Various Locations

Flexible Time

A flexible morning to shop showrooms, schedule private appointments, and explore London’s vibrant design community.

1:30PM - 6:30PM

The Pimlico Road

The Pimlico Road Showroom Discovery

Enjoy progressive bites & cocktails on The Pimlico Road as you discover charming English showrooms. 

January 20, 2027

Wednesday

All Day

Various Locations

Your Wednesday Private Session

Choose from a selection of small, private sessions offered by our Host Sponsors. 

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Spencer House

Closing Celebration at Spencer House

One of London’s most distinguished private residences.
Attire: Cocktail Dresses and Lounge Suits.

Private Sessions

In Fall 2026, registered attendees will select two private sessions to attend.

These sessions include behind-the-scenes tours, experiences, and presentations from our Host Sponsors: 

To Be Announced

Excursion Outside London

Christopher Farr Cloth Print House Workshop & Tour

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To Be Announced

Excursion in London

Cox London Atelier & Gallery Tour

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Excursion in London

At Home with Hannah Cecil Gurney

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Excursion in London

Experience the Royal Academy: Private Breakfast and Tour of Peggy Guggenheim in London hosted by Fermoie

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Excursion Outside London

Behind the Collections - Fermoie Studio & Production Tour

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Excursion in London

The Hector Finch Magical Mystery Tour of West London

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To Be Announced

To Be Announced

Excursion Outside London

Visit to Yavington Barn with Max Rollitt

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Excursion in London

Lunch with Founder Russell Pinch + Private Glassblowing Excursion

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Excursion Outside London

Discovery Day | Porta Romana

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To Be Announced

To Be Announced

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To Be Announced

More details to follow!

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Extend your stay with a magical post-event retreat to the Cotswolds!

This optional offering provides an idyllic setting to recharge with curated programming—from artist and maker workshops to design-led local excursions—ensuring inspiration continues beyond the event.

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Christopher Farr Cloth Print House Workshop & Tour

Christopher Farr Cloth invites guests behind the scenes at Ivo Prints, a third-generation, family-run print house that has brought our designs to life for over 25 years. Under the guidance of Podge, Ivo’s longstanding floor manager, explore archival treasures including original screens by Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes, and discover the fascinating intricacies of the print process through Podge’s decades of stories and expertise. Guests then take to the table for a hands-on screen printing workshop, leaving with a one-of-a-kind apron, theirs to keep. The day concludes with a trip to the Christopher Farr Cloth showroom for afternoon tea, the perfect setting to see the craft in its final form, surrounded by color and pattern.

Cox London Atelier & Gallery Tour

A rare invitation to step inside the extraordinary world of Cox London, founded by artists Christopher and Nicola Cox, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes journey through the North London atelier and foundry.

Discover where more than 65 artisans hand-forge iron, cast molten bronze and transform raw materials into exceptional pieces. Meet Christopher Cox in his private studio and witness the creative process from concept to completion.

Explore the inspirations drawn from mythic folklore, romantic landscapes and the untamed beauty of the natural world, and discover how these influences are translated into bespoke works for exceptional interiors.

The experience concludes with a private viewing of a curated selection of finished works.

At Home with Hannah Cecil Gurney

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to be among the very first to step inside the newly completed London home of de Gournay Director Hannah Cecil Gurney. Never before seen, her historic townhouse reveals de Gournay at its most personal, immersing guests in our extraordinary world of hand-painted wallpapers, hand-embroidered fabrics and exceptional decorative artistry.

Embark on a bespoke journey through the house, where you’ll discover every stage of our creative process – from inspiration and design to artisan craftsmanship – with opportunities to meet our designers, witness our techniques brought to life, try your hand at the craft and uncover a few surprises along the way. This is a rare chance to experience the imagination and limitless bespoke possibilities that define de Gournay.

Experience the Royal Academy: Private Breakfast and Tour of Peggy Guggenheim in London hosted by Fermoie

At Fermoie, creativity extends beyond the studio. Reflecting an enduring appreciation of art, color and creative practice, guests are invited to begin the day with a private breakfast at 8:30am in the historic Academicians’ Room, an elegant space ordinarily reserved for Royal Academicians and Patrons, and one that few visitors have the opportunity to experience.

Before the galleries open to the public, guests will enjoy a private expert-led tour of Peggy Guggenheim in London. Experience the exhibition in complete tranquillity while discovering the remarkable story of Peggy Guggenheim’s influence on twentieth-century art through unique insights unavailable during a public visit.

Bringing together privileged access, curatorial expertise and exceptional hospitality, this intimate morning offers a rare opportunity to experience the Royal Academy in a way that very few people ever do. 

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Featured Image: Otto Freundlich, Composition, 1926–36. Glass tesserae on panel, 26.5 × 20.5 cm. Musée d’Art et d’Histoire Pissarro-Pontoise. Donation Freundlich. Exhibition organised by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Arts, London

Behind the Collections - Fermoie Studio & Production Tour

Travel to the historic market town of Marlborough and discover how colour, pattern and craftsmanship come together to create every Fermoie collection.

Hosted by Director Jamie Shawcross, this immersive experience begins in the Fermoie design studio, where designs, colour stories and collections are conceived and developed, before continuing through our print production facility to see how designs are brought to life on fabric and wallpaper.

The visit also includes our lampshade and accessories workshops, where guests will see products being made by hand and gain insight into the expertise, precision and attention to detail behind every Fermoie product.

On our way back to London, stop for lunch at a traditional country coaching inn before returning to our Pimlico Road showroom for a glass of champagne and a preview of the Spring/Summer 2027, offering an early look at the inspiration, colour stories and creative thinking behind what comes next.

Designed, printed and made in Marlborough, this experience offers a deeper understanding of the creativity, craftsmanship and expertise that define every Fermoie collection.

The Hector Finch Magical Mystery Tour of West London

Join Hector and Emma Finch on a journey through Chiswick, West London where Hector Finch started the business and where they lived with their young children until 2008. The journey begins with a guided tour of Chiswick House & Gardens with Darren Price of Adam Architecture, followed by a stroll along the historic Strand-on-the-Green. Renowned for its architectural treasures and picturesque views of the Thames, the route will include a visit to the home of celebrated artist and textile designer Martha Armitage as well as other private homes on the Strand. The tour will conclude with a visit to Martha’s studio, where her daughter, Jo Broadhurst, will give a litho printing demonstration, followed by an early supper nearby before returning to central London.

Visit to Yavington Barn with Max Rollitt

Journey to Max Rollitt’s Yavington Barn, a grain store-turned-emporium in the Hampshire countryside that serves as the home of his antiques, furniture, lighting, and interior design business. Hosted by Max, guests will enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit, meeting the makers and exploring a carefully curated collection of antiques that sit alongside bespoke furniture and lighting. A true hidden gem offering an intimate look at Max’s world of antiques, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

Lunch with Founder Russell Pinch + Private Glassblowing Excursion

Enjoy a rare invitation into the world of PINCH with an intimate studio lunch hosted by founder Russell Pinch, followed by an exclusive visit to a London glassblowing workshop, where you’ll witness the craftsmanship behind the brand’s new lighting collection as it comes to life.

Discovery Day | Porta Romana

Visit Porta Romana’s studio in the beautiful Surrey countryside and be immersed in a unique behind-the-scenes tour. Experience the artistry of sculpting, casting, lampshade making and decorative hand-painted finishes. Porta Romana’s design team will share their product development process, showcasing customization and the creation of bespoke pieces that grace the world’s most beautiful interiors. Experience the skill of their lampshade studio and discover how different linings affect the light output and ambiance. Join skilled artisans in the painting studio to learn about their detailed hand-painted finishes, and gold-leaf your own sculpted bird to cherish as a keepsake.

Sparkling Brunch & Illuminated Tour at Claridge's

Designers joined Collier Webb and George Spencer Designs us in the heart of Mayfair for a Champagne Brunch at the world renowned Claridge’s Hotel. After a guided tour of bespoke projects commissioned for the hotel, designers had a chance to sit down over a private brunch and mingle with the teams behind Collier Webb and George Spencer Designs. This exclusive event was an unforgettable blend of tradition, design, and sophistication.