Fortnum & Mason unveils 2026 Christmas windows
Piccadilly store display takes inspiration from festive traditions at home, featuring mice and fairies.
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Fortnum & Mason has unveiled its 2026 Christmas window display at its Piccadilly store. The display, inspired by festive traditions observed in the home, spans seven windows.
Each window presents rooms decorated for Christmas. A fairy figure is depicted illuminating trees, garlands, and candles with a wand. The store's well-known mice are also featured in miniature scenes, shown playing chess with dried fruit and pulling Christmas crackers.
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Internally, the department store's various floors have been decorated with a gold and champagne colour scheme. Fortnum & Mason will commence extended Christmas shopping hours starting in November.
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+What is the theme of Fortnum & Mason's 2026 Christmas window display?
The 2026 Christmas window display at Fortnum & Mason's Piccadilly store is inspired by festive traditions celebrated at home. It features seven windows depicting decorated rooms, with fairies and the store's famous mice in miniature scenes.
+When can people shop for Christmas at Fortnum & Mason?
Fortnum & Mason will be operating extended Christmas shopping hours from November. This allows shoppers more time to purchase gifts and festive items from the store.
+What can be seen in the window displays?
The seven windows showcase rooms decorated for Christmas. A fairy illuminates trees, garlands, and candles, while the store's mice are depicted in small scenes playing chess and pulling crackers.
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