Regent’s fashion students were recently invited to experience a world of luxury at Knightsbridge based department store Harrods.

The students were treated to a thought-provoking talk by Alejandro Caro, Marketing Director at Harrods.

During the session, Alejandro shared her thoughts on the luxury market and commented: ‘There’s not one definition of luxury. Luxury is that intangible quality that makes something feel special, and makes you want to treasure it forever. It’s about history, about environment, about emotion – it’s about people and Harrods is the one door that unlocks all of luxury.’

MA International Fashion Management student, Chloe Bern said: ‘Today’s event was so insightful – it was really useful to hear Ale’s tips from inside the corporate world of Harrods. It’s so exciting to hear about all of the upcoming trends and plans.

‘I really appreciate the practical learning at Regent’s. I don’t feel like I’m in a school, but like I’m being immersed into the real world. It’s a completely different learning experience – it opens up your mind so much and I believe it’s such a core part of a Regent’s education.’

Fellow MA International Fashion Management student, Aditya Choudhary said: ‘Today’s event was one like no other. Having breakfast here, exploring and being in contact with someone like Ale Caro is amazing. Everything she spoke about – not just about Harrods and sales, but the luxury market as a whole – is beyond comparable to anything you’d learn in a classroom.

‘Regent’s offers the chance to get out and about and experience the real world. You can explore and develop your ideas, experience successes and failures, and you’ll always keep learning – inside the classroom and out.’

At Regent’s we aim to deliver a well-connected and entrepreneurial education, to help develop you into one of tomorrow’s global leaders. This talk from Alejandro is just one of the chances you have to get close to industry at Regent’s. If you haven’t been to one of the Visiting Professorship lectures yet, then make sure you check out the next one on 7 December. More information will follow.