When the temperatures drop below freezing, you likely long for sun-drenched beaches, warm tropical air and frozen drinks poolside. And you probably want to escape the crowds, too.
15.12.2023 - 00:35 / forbes.com / Louis Vuitton
To celebrate the holidays in style, some iconic luxury hotels around the world have collaborated with top designers and brands to create enchanting holiday tree displays that fuse fashion, art, and design. Take a look and enjoy the magic of the season.
Claridge’s and Louis Vuitton
Claridge’s much-anticipated annual Christmas Tree has been designed by luxury brand Louis Vuitton, longtime friend of the hotel. The Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2023 by Louis Vuitton brings together two illustrious names who have long celebrated the Art of Travel throughout their respective histories after both being founded in 1854. The Claridge’s Christmas Tree 2023 by Louis Vuitton is a magnificent sculptural creation immersed within two large open, emblematic Malles Vestiaire or “Wardrobe Trunks” towering on top of each other. Each signature trunk is adorned with Claridge’s travel stickers of yesteryear and an oversized Louis Vuitton luggage tag. The tree is composed of 15 vertically placed chrome repurposed trunks of varying heights that tower to create the silhouette of a traditional Christmas tree and reflect the Art Deco architecture. Taking center stage at the peak of the tree is Asnières, the historic Louis Vuitton family home and atelier. Scattered atop the silver trunks and amidst the snowy landscape of the tree are 21 Louis Vuitton Vivienne mascots. Stepping back in time, the 1850’s saw Monsieur Louis Vuitton himself appointed as the personal layetier (packer) to Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III. The Empress – at the same time – made Claridge’s her winter residence. It was Louis Vuitton who would have packed the Empress’s trunks himself for her stays at Claridge’s. The Maison’s first London store opened in 1885 around the corner from Claridge’s. Ever since, its legendary trunk – the quintessence of Louis Vuitton’s unique savoir-faire – has crossed the Mayfair hotel’s threshold in its thousands. This is the 13th year Claridge’s has invited a distinguished name and friend to reinterpret the tree in its own distinctive style.
The Dewberry and Schumacher
The Dewberry is delighted to announce Schumacher, the venerable American design house known for its eye-catching textiles and wallpapers, as its 2023 holiday tree and décor partner, decking the halls of the mid-century modern hotel for the festive season. One of Charleston’s most buzzed about destinations during the holiday season, The Dewberry has collaborated with Schumacher on a bow-crowned fir tree that serves as a celebration of the seasons along with touches of Schumacher fabrics dotting the Living Room, custom trimmings and a limited-edition, seasonal cocktail inspired by the décor. The tree design draws inspiration from the fabrics, textures and
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