RH Celebrates the Unveiling of RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair
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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 on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
The event was attended by guests including Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley, Theo
James, Henry Cavill, Guy Ritchie, Janet Jackson, Hayley Atwell, Adwoa Aboah,
Camilla Lowther OBE, Poppy Delevingne, Daniel Lee, Tom Dixon CBE, Ben Evans
CBE, Amanda Levete CBE, India Hicks, Yinka Ilori, Jane Millichip, Emma Thynn,
Marchioness of Bath and Laura Weir. 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 Spagliatos 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'smost 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 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.
Who: Gary Friedman, RH Founder, Chairman & CEO
Host Committee: Adwoa Aboah, Camilla Lowther OBE, Henry Cavill, Poppy Delevingne, Tom Dixon CBE, Ben Evans CBE, Amanda Levete CBE, India Hicks, Yinka Ilori, Theo James, Daniel Lee, Jane Millichip, Guy Ritchie, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath and Laura Weir
Additional VIP Attendees:
Janet Jackson
Naomi Campbell
Bianca Jagger
Naomie Harris
Hayley Atwell
André Balazs
Monica Galetti
Lady Amelia Windsor
Amybeth McNulty
Sandra Choi
Roksanda Ilinci
Emilia Wickstead
Dilara Findikoglu
Ozwald Boateng
Zac Goldsmith, Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
Morgane Polanski
Sam McKnight
Isamaya Ffrench
Roxie Nafousi
Tamara Beckwith
Wallis Day
Ray Blk
India Rose James
Amelia Gething
Tracy Ifeachor
Pixie Lott
Siobhan Donaghy
Radha Arora
Adot Gak
Ray Panthaki
Claire Ptak
Zenouska Mowatt
Charli Howard
Zara Martin
Ned Wolfgang Kelly
Hum Fleming
Bee Beardsworth
Jess Qualter
Chandler Tregaskes
Brooke Blewitt
Edei
Adelayo Adedayo
Anais Gallagher
Pearl Mackie
Jacob Scipio
Ruby Sear
Tigerlily Taylor
Eliza & Idina
MoncreiffeHenry
Holland
Tania Fares
Sandy Powell
Charlie Casley-Hayford & Sophie Ashb
Louise Roe
Jawara Alleyne