Christmas window displays part 2

 

Sticking with luxury (my preferred mode)! Here is the 2^nd part of my London Christmas windows round up which looks at some of the best high-end fashion Xmas window schemes around town. From Noah’s arc to a festive banquet...you can be sure that these stores will entice you in and have you adding presents to your Christmas wish list in the twinkle of an eye.

 

Obviously, stopping off at Claridges hotel is a must. You know me darlings, a glass of champagne and a peek at their grand Christmas tree is a tradition on these pages! This Year Burberry’s Creative Director and CEO, Christopher Bailey designed the famous tree for this landmark London hotel. Featuring over 100 umbrellas covered in gold and silver metallic fabric, this year’s tree was a witty reflection of the playfulness of the season and to mark the brand’s heritage.

 

Speaking of Christmas trees, I must tell you about one I came across on my travels....the Connaught Hotel Christmas tree on Mount Street. Standing over 30ft tall, this beauty will have you totally perplexed until you realise what the decorations represent! Designed by infamous artist Damien Hirst, the tree is a celebration of the miraculous power of science and medicine and the hope it can offer. Never traditional, always thought provoking, that's Damien, for sure!

 

Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s post, where we will be taking a look at London’s best high-street Christmas window displays.

 

Ciao for now

X

Dior

Hermes

Hermes

Fendi

Fendi

Anya Hindmarch

Bottega Veneta

Tiffany



Dolce and Gabbana

Christian Louboutin

Roksanda

Louis Vuitton

Burberry

Claridges Christmas tree - Designed by Burberry

Claridges Xmas tree - Designed by Burberry

Connaught Christmas tree - designed by Damien Hirst

Connaught Christmas tree - designed by Damien Hirst

The magic of Christmas in Knightsbridge

As promised My Darlings, Miss M. has been out pounding the streets of London with her box brownie, taking images of all those fabulous Xmas windows.....so you don't have to! 

I discovered a land of make believe at Harrods; oversized toys embody the magic of Christmas and are brought to life by some of our favorite designers, including Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Zuhair Murad.

   

A few minutes walk and I am greeted by the brightest of displays at Harvey Nichols. Big poses, big hair and fierce make-up, mingle with an enchanted metallic forest populated with majestic woodland creatures. Passers by were captivated, drawn closer to the season's most desirable collections from the fashion houses of Lanvin, Erdem and Maison Martin Margiela.

If this has whet your appetite, then do keep an eye out for my next post, where I will have snaps to share of more creative Christmas windows!