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Claridge's Avoids Controversy with a New Designer Christmas Tree

Where: 49 Brook Street, London, United Kingdom, W1K 4HR
November 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM | by | Comments (0)

After John Galliano effectively ousted himself from the House of Dior earlier this year, owing to an anti-semitic tirade caught on camera, the luxury label has lagged in finding a permanent replacement. WIth so much tumult at the company, it's no surprise that London hotel Claridge's has chosen a different designer to take on their annual holiday tree decor. (Dior was responsible for the tree from 2009-2010.)

Enter Alber Elbaz, the mastermind behind Lanvin whose refined sensibility seems a natural fit for the especially posh Mayfair locale. Choosing a designer devoid of bigotry-related controversy doesn't hurt the hotel's holiday PR push, either.

Elbaz's take on Christmas cheer is said to include "colorful and whimsical" touches like Lanvin-uniformed marionettes. Says Elbaz of his goal with the creative task: "The tree is to emanate and bring heartwarming joy to all who work and stay as guests at Claridge's hotel." Those words alone inspire a helluva lot more warm-fuzzies than Galliano's horrifying gaffe.

The tree is set to be unveiled on November 22nd and will be on display through January 2nd, 2012. Expect to compete with Birkin-toting, well heeled crowds to get a picture with the sartorially-themed tree.

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