Harrods Reaches New Heights - BA Party in the Sky

On the 6^th February British Airways and Harrods celebrated the best of British at 30,000 feet over Johannesburg, South Africa.

 

200 guests enjoyed a very special Champagne high tea at take-off created specially by The Saxon and South Africa’s top chef, David Higgs.

 

The A380 became the longest runway in the sky for a fashion show of British Designer collections for the summer season curated by Harrods. Looks were shown from Stella McCartney, Jenny Packham, Victoria Beckham, Mathew Williamson, Ralph & Russo and Temperley and teamed with Jimmy Choo shoes and jewellery by Astley Clarke, Monica Vinader, Shaun Leane and Lara Bohinc.

  

Michael Ward, Harrods Managing Director, comments, "Harrods is delighted to have partnered with British Airways, bringing together two iconic British brands, to create a spectacular event. Celebrating the exceptional design of the A380, we were able to present the talent and creativity of our most respected British fashion designers, in a unique experience at 30,000ft.”

 

British Airways A380 aircraft will begin operating between London and Johannesburg on 12 February. This is only the third route to be confirmed after Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Initially it will operate three times a week, with the other 11 Boeing 747-400 weekly frequencies. The A380 service will increase to six weekly services by 6 March.