This September, LOOKFANTASTIC opens the doors to a World of Unexpected Gifting – an immersive two-day consumer pop-up designed to inspire discovery, newness and unexpected gifting inspiration this Christmas.
Taking place on 29th and 30th September at Vinyl Factory, Soho, London, the experience brings the world of LOOKFANTASTIC to life through a series of immersive beauty spaces, each created to inspire a different way to gift. From Christmas must- haves and expert recommendations to new discoveries and wishlist-worthy finds, guests can explore, browse and uncover gifts they might not have known they were looking for.
From skincare and fragrance to haircare, makeup and iconic beauty, each space has been designed around a different gifting mood or beauty moment, bringing together curated edits, expert picks and emerging trends. Whether you’re shopping for a beauty
obsessive, searching for a new personal favourite or simply looking for gift inspiration, the World of Unexpected Gifting turns Christmas gifting into an opportunity for discovery.
The experience will feature:
- The Skin Library: Discover skincare alongside Clarins with expert-led recommendations and product discovery
- The Scent Train: Explore a curated edit of scents: The classics, the newcomers, the icons and discover new fragrance favourites for the season
- The Bakery: NARS brings its latest holiday collection and new launches to life through personalised festive eye looks. Guests can enjoy an iced coffee, Reemie’s mini bite and a NARS sample in an exclusive £6 beauty meal deal
- The Hair Studio: Dry styling* from haircare leaders Kérastase and ghd, paired with expert advice, personalised recommendations and the products behind every good hair day
- The LF Iconic Beauty Pick ’n’ Mix: A distinctly LOOKFANTASTIC way to discover and gift. Create your own personalised box, selecting six hand-picked icon minis from a choice of nine for £15
Date: Tuesday 29 September & Wednesday 30 September 2026 Location: Vinyl Factory, 18 Marshall Street, London, W1F 7BE
Time: Tuesday 29 September: 1pm–7pm | Wednesday 30 September: 11am–7pmFree tickets** are available to reserve via Eventbrite
