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It Brits Celebrate the Unveiling of Karl Lagerfeld’s Christmas Tree at Claridge’s

  • What a wonder it is Karl Lagerfelds upsidedown Christmas Tree sparkles in the foyer of Claridges Hotel
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    Photo: Courtesy of Alice Naylor-Leyland
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    What a wonder it is—Karl Lagerfeld’s upside-down Christmas Tree sparkles in the foyer of Claridge’s Hotel

  • Florist ‘McQueens had been hard at work . White Roses fresh garlands and silver twigs await the evenings guests.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Alice Naylor-Leyland
    2/16

    Florist McQueens had been hard at work. White Roses (Karl’s favorite), fresh garlands, and silver twigs await the evening’s guests.

  • Before the festivities began I snuck downstairs to see Executive Chef Martyn Nail and his team finishing their...
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    Before the festivities began, I snuck downstairs to see executive chef Martyn Nail and his team finishing their immaculate and innovative canapés.

  • From Pistachio Bergamot Trees Vanilla and Cherry Macaroons to Montblanc Tartlets they were festive inventive and tasty too
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    Photo: Courtesy of Alice Naylor-Leyland
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    From pistachio bergamot trees, vanilla and cherry macarons, to Mont Blanc tartlets, they were festive, inventive, and tasty too!

  • In my Peter Pilotto velvet frock Chanel Bag and sparkly platforms I was “Christmas at Claridges” ready.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Alice Naylor-Leyland
    5/16

    In my Peter Pilotto velvet frock, Chanel bag, and sparkly platforms, I was “Christmas at Claridge’s” ready.

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  • The lovely Erin OConnor MBE with Brit favourite Daisy Lowe.
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    The lovely Erin O’Connor MBE with Brit favorite, Daisy Lowe.

  • My old pal the cheeky Mary Charteris popped in for a cocktail.
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    My old pal, the cheeky Mary Charteris, popped in for a cocktail.

  • All smiles Olivia Buckingham with her newfound friend.
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    All smiles! Olivia Buckingham with her newfound friend.

  • Clara Paget and Chloe Delevingne looking suitably merry in sequins and velvet.
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    Clara Paget and Chloe Delevingne looking suitably merry in sequins and velvet.

  • Claridges artist in residence David Downton and Virginia Bates.
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    Claridge’s artist in residence David Downton and Virginia Bates.

  • These were delicious Egg nog cocktails aka “Choupettes Milk” .
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    11/16

    These were delicious! Eggnog cocktails aka “Choupette’s milk” (Choupette is the name of Karl’s cat).

  • A pause from tree celebrations with stylist extraordinaire Elizabeth Saltzman in the powder room.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Alice Naylor-Leyland
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    A pause from tree celebrations with stylist extraordinaire Elizabeth Saltzman in the powder room.

  • Brits at their bestErin OConnor MBE and Katie Grand.
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    Brits at their best—Erin O’Connor MBE and Katie Grand.

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  • Taking in the glory of Karls effervescent tree with beretwearing Mary Charteris.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Alice Naylor-Leyland
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    Taking in the glory of Karl’s effervescent tree with beret-wearing Mary Charteris.

  • A last look at Karls tree . I wonder what Claridges will think of next year…
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    Photo: Courtesy of Alice Naylor-Leyland
    15/16

    A last look at Karl’s tree (for today anyway). I wonder what Claridges will think of next year . . . .

  • Claridges fresh mint teaa perfect end to end a joyful evening. Thank you for having me. Alice xx
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    Photo: Courtesy of Alice Naylor-Leyland
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    Claridge’s fresh mint tea—a perfect end to end a joyful evening. Thank you for having me. Alice xx