Harrods in black & white

Retail and Office
Written By Marco Fazio

monochromatic stone - the perfect backdrop for fashion colours

We have been working with Harrods for the last six years providing the stone for the refurbishment of the whole iconic London department store which is happening in phases. 

Harrods Menswear - stonework by stoneCIRCLE - photo by Marco Joe Fazio
 

Various different monochromatic marbles were chosen for the menswear department.  This choice of material is not only visually striking but also a clever way to accommodate the ever-changing colours of fashion.

 

The marbles chosen were Bianco Carrara, Nero Marquina and Bardiglio. The shades of white, grey and black impart a timeless look that is both classic and modern. The neutral tones of the stone blend seamlessly with the surrounding architecture, providing a harmonious backdrop for the store's merchandise, making it easy to display different colour schemes in visually stunning ways without the background clashing.

 
 

To better appreciate how monochromatic stone perfectly matches the shop’s layout and displays, we have produced a walkthrough video across Harrods Menswear department.

 

project details

  • Client: Harrods

  • Designers: David Collins Studio

  • Main Contractors: TC&D Construction / Jaysam Contractors

  • Stone Contractor: stoneCIRCLE

  • Materials: Bianco Carrara, Nero Marquina, Bardiglio

Marco Fazio

Marco Joe Fazio is Chief Creative Officer and Director of Photography at space+style™ by Marco Joe Fazio Ltd, where he leads visual storytelling, photography, cinematography and content strategy for clients across hospitality, food & drink, fashion, architecture and design.

Born and raised in Tuscany, Italy, Marco discovered photography at an early age through traditional film and darkroom printing. Before becoming a full-time photographer, he spent two decades working in architecture, interior architecture and lighting design, founding an award-winning practice and leading multidisciplinary teams on projects for international fashion brands.

After moving to London in 2008, Marco became a Chartered Architect with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), combining his architectural background with a distinctive photographic approach that connects people, spaces and brands through visual storytelling.

His work has been recognised with the Fellowship of the British Institute of Professional Photography (FBIPP), together with the prestigious Peter Grugeon Award for Best Fellowship of the Year in 2016. He is also a member of the Association of Photographers (AOP).

Today, Marco specialises in creating strategic visual content for luxury hospitality, boutique hotels, restaurants, drinks brands, interior designers and manufacturers. His work combines commercial photography, cinematography and brand storytelling to help businesses communicate their expertise, craftsmanship and identity through compelling visual narratives.

Alongside his visual practice, Marco brings more than a decade of experience in music composition and sound engineering, enabling him to create bespoke soundtracks and immersive sound design that complement his film productions.

Education and mentoring remain central to his professional practice. He founded the telling [fashion] stories workshop series and lectures in photography and visual communication at London South Bank University (LSBU), supporting the next generation of creative professionals.

The combination of architecture, photography, filmmaking and music gives Marco a distinctive multidisciplinary perspective, allowing him to create work that is visually refined, emotionally engaging and strategically aligned with each client's brand.

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