From new pop-up stores to great exhibitions – our LMH Luxe List rounds up what’s on our to-do list in London for the month of August…
The Event: Salon Privé
A pinnacle of automotive excellence and sartorial flair, Salon Privé London returns to the Royal Hospital Chelsea for its summer edition. Celebrating the world’s most iconic marques from vintage Bugattis to cutting-edge hypercars, the event is as much about elegance as engineering. Guests enjoy private viewings, champagne receptions, luxury retail showcases and the highly anticipated Concours de Vente. With its blend of heritage, horology and high design, Salon Privé remains one of London’s most distinguished summer events.
28–30 August 2025, Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
The Exhibition: The Exhibition: Kiefer/Van Gogh
The Royal Academy of Arts presents Kiefer / Van Gogh – a major new exhibition exploring the creative resonance between two of art’s most visionary figures. Bringing together the elemental, post-war intensity of Anselm Kiefer with the emotional luminosity of Vincent van Gogh, the show examines how both artists channel inner turmoil into transcendent expression. Set within the elegant Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries, the exhibition features rarely seen works from Kiefer alongside intimate reflections on Van Gogh’s influence. Expect vast, tactile canvases layered with ash, lead and earth – juxtaposed with letters, sketches and glowing tributes to Van Gogh’s spiritual and visual legacy.
28 June-26 October 2025, Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Galleries, Burlington Gardens (Royal Academy of Arts), London
The Restaurant: 74 Duke, Mayfair
Looking for a stylish new spot in the heart of Mayfair? Step into 74 Duke, a Parisian-inspired brasserie that just opened its doors. Ideal for an indulgent lunch or a chic dinner date, this elegant newcomer brings timeless French charm to Duke Street, just off Grosvenor Square. On the menu: classics like filet de bœuf, poulet Gaston Gérard and tuna tartare, alongside a showstopping chocolate ganache cake. With its glossy interiors, seamless service and a wine list full of French favourites, 74 Duke delivers effortless glamour and a slice of Left Bank sophistication – right in the centre of London.
Open now
The Pop-Up: Dior Lucky Boutique, Harrods
Step into the Dior Lucky Boutique, an immersive fashion takeover at Harrods, open now until 27 August 2025. Inspired by Monsieur Dior’s lifelong fascination with symbols of luck and divination, this enchanting space invites visitors into a whimsical “house of cards” filled with golden bees, stars and shamrocks. Explore exclusive accessories from the Lady Dior, Dior Groove and Dior Toujours lines each infused with playful Lucky motifs and take part in personalisation workshops, charm-making studios and themed activations throughout the month. With a fortune-telling lounge offering tarot readings on select dates, the Dior Lucky Boutique blends couture with mysticism for an unforgettable summer shopping experience.
Until 27 August, Harrods, Knightsbridge, SW1X 7XL
The Collection: GAP x BÉIS – The Travel Drop
Gap steps into the travel lifestyle space with its latest collaboration – a sleek capsule collection with Shay Mitchell’s luggage brand, BÉIS, launching this August. Fusing Gap’s signature American minimalism with BÉIS’s functional elegance, the drop includes limited-edition travel totes, weekenders, convertible backpacks and soft-sided carry-on- all reimagined in Gap’s classic neutrals and denim-inspired trims. Designed for movement, style and ease, this collection celebrates the modern traveller’s everyday essentials with a refined, accessible twist.
Launching August 2025 — Available online and in select Gap stores worldwide