Gear -- 5 days ago
Words: Violet
For many years, the Claridge’s Christmas tree has been a spectacle that attracts visitors from all over the world to marvel at its festive beauty and exquisite design. And thanks to the genius of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, this year is set to be no different.
Bringing their Italian influence to the famous London landmark, the seven metre-high tree incorporates elements of the designers Sicilian heritage. The tree is adorned with 450 festive Italian baubles that have been hand painted with images of the sun, Citrus groves, Almond blossom and prickly pears. At the base of the tree there are 30 hand crafted Sicilian Pupi made to resemble the Charlemagne and other Medieval Knights. The Pupi have been carved out of wood and dressed in velvet robes, Green, Red, Yellow and Blue the colours that have always been associated with Italian festivities.
Tuesday’s event celebrating the unveiling of the tree, was attended by many of London’s most fashionable with names including: Stefano Gabbana, Eva Herzigova, Oliver Cheshire, Olivia Grant, Poppy Delevigne, James Cook, Laura Bailey, Thom Evans, David Gandy, Tara Ferry, Isacc Ferry, Sam Webb, James Rousseau, Andrew Cooper, Marissa Montgomery & Jamie Rueben, Amy Gilliam, Holly Gilliam and Ron Arad.
By Victoria Gardiner
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