Claridge's London Taps Dior To Create Couture Christmas Tree
While hotels unbox the old Christmas tree and decide which color of glass ornament to throw on it this year, the renowned Claridge's Hotel in London is sweeping the foyer before the installation of their own commissioned haute couture tree on December 1.
The fantastical-looking sketch above is the work of John Galliano for Dior, and his involvement with Claridge's is hardly the first time the hotel has dabbled in high fashion; Diane von Furstenberg was rumored to be designing several rooms at the property earlier this year, and it's a favorite of many designers. Commenting on the tree he's designing, John Galliano even admits to being a personal fan of Claridge's:
I love to visit Claridge’s when I am in London, particularly at this time of the year – and I hope to bring a twist to the traditional tree. I want to combine the festive with the innovative, the spirit of Dior with the beauty of Claridge’s, and create something spectacular that will inspire the perfect start to the season!
If you can't fork over the $500 a night to sleep at Claridge's, then we recommend making reservations for their Festive Afternoon Tea service. It's £45-£55 per person daily between November 21 and January 3, and on Saturdays and Sundays before Christmas, a boys choir will perform.
[Sketch: Claridge's; Photo: Ewan-M]
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