Liberty (department store)
Liberty, commonly known as Liberty's, is a luxury department store in London, England. It is located on Great Marlborough Street in the West End of London. The building spans from Carnaby Street on the East to Kingly Street on the West, where it forms a three storey archway over the Northern entrance to the Kingly Street mall that houses the Liberty Clock in its centre. Liberty is known around the world for its close connection to art and culture, it is most famous for its bold and floral print fabrics. The vast mock-Tudor store also sells men's, women's and children's fashion, beauty and homewares from a mix of high-end and emerging brands and labels.
Company type | Private limited company |
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Industry | Retail |
Founded | 1875 (incorporated in 1894) |
Founder | Arthur Lasenby Liberty |
Headquarters | London, W1 United Kingdom |
Products | Luxury goods |
Owner | Glendower Capital (c. 40%) |
Parent | Liberty Limited |
Website | www |
The store is known to spot and champion young designers at the start of their careers, and many now-prominent brands were first available at Liberty. The store played essential role in spreading and popularizing the Modern Style. This continues Liberty's long reputation for working with British artists and designers.