To celebrate Christmas in style, some of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels are partnering with leading designers and brands to unveil enchanting holiday trees that blend high fashion, artistry, and culinary flair. From Burberry in London to Ladurée in New York and Washington D.C., these imaginative trees celebrate craftsmanship, storytelling, and the playful spirit of the season.
Burberry for Claridge’s (pictured)
Claridge’s, London’s legendary Mayfair hotel’s much-anticipated annual Christmas tree is designed by Daniel Lee, Chief Creative Officer of Burberry. The tree, which brings together two illustrious British icons, is a traditional 16ft tree decorated with approximately 600 bows – a Victorian symbol of unity – made from surplus Burberry fabrics. The tree also features hanging bells and chess-piece decorations, the latter inspired by the house’s Equestrian Knight Design. The design was crowd-sourced from a public competition to create a new logo for Burberry circa 1901, a testament to the house’s dialogue with its communities. The top of the tree is adorned with a gold crown topper, while the base will feature oversized floor-standing chess pieces. The Claridge’s Christmas Tree has long been a seasonal London landmark and symbolizes the start of the festive season in the capital. This is the fifteenth year Claridge’s has invited a distinguished hotel guest and friend to reinterpret the Christmas tree in their own distinctive style.
Urs Fischer for The Connaught
The Connaught Christmas Tree 2025 has been designed influential Swiss-born contemporary visual artist Urs Fischer. This marks the start of the festive season on Mount Street in the heart of Mayfair and the tenth year The Connaught Christmas Tree has been designed by a celebrated artist. The magnificent Nordmann Fir tree, sourced from Denmark, stands 31 feet tall on Carlos Place and aims to highlight the spirit of Christmas as a luminous celebration of togetherness. Drawing inspiration from Fischer’s installation People – first seen in 2022 at Gagosian in New York – this tree imagines a global community gathered in joy. Spheres filled with AI-generated faces, each illuminated from within by LED light, evoke people from all ages, races, and places sharing in collective experiences. The tree underscores Fisher's belief that art should welcome everyone in. It’s a portrait of togetherness – simple, bright, and full of life. The Connaught Christmas Tree 2025 by Urs Fischer will shine bright and illuminate Carlos Place until the first week of January 2026.
John Derian for The Dewberry
The Dewberry proudly presents its annual holiday Christmas tree collaboration with John Derian and The Green Vase. A celebration of American style and craft, it is perfectly in keeping with the ethos of Charleston’s most beloved hotel. A playful nod to the John Derian Flat which was debuted at the hotel several years ago, this year’s tree features dozens of the John Derian signature mushroom ornaments, creating a forager’s delight of a tree. The central tree is flanked by several smaller trees, surrounded by moss and faux bois, creating a miniature forest within the walls of the hotel. Further complimenting the theme, The Green Vase, the beloved handmade paper flower company founded by artist Livia Cetti, has created bespoke garlands with their signature paper creations, complete with dewberry flowers and potted paper whites and amaryllis flowers sprinkled throughout The Living Room at the hotel. It is a warm and immersive holiday experience, bringing the outside in with a magical winter forest popping up in the heart of the Holy City. Kindly note, we will have images on Friday, December 5th.
Ladurée for The St. Regis New York
The St. Regis New York is delighted to announce the return of its partnership with Ladurée, the iconic Parisian patisserie, to unveil a custom holiday tree, décor and a festive afternoon tea experience for the2025 holiday season. The hotel’s reception area has been transformed with shimmering garlands, velvet bows and a stunning 12-foot tree taking center stage. The tree will be decorated with oversized macarons in shades of gold, cream, and peacock blue, complemented by dried florals, colorful baubles and custom ornaments. The tree will be topped with a grand peacock blue velvet bow and nestled beneath will be packages of sweet treats and an advent calendar counting down the season. Guests will also discover Ladurée’s signature macaron cart, making for the perfect photo opp. As an extension of the collaboration, Ladurée and The St. Regis New York will present a festive holiday afternoon tea experience in La Maisonette, the hotel’s tea salon and restaurant.
Ladurée for The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
For the 2025 holiday season, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. is proud to participate in a St. Regis brand-wide partnership with legendary patisserie, Ladurée. Bringing a touch of French elegance to the holiday season, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. unveils an exquisitely decorated holiday experience centered by a sparkling holiday tree. A dazzling display of glitter and gold evokes a sense of festive opulence and refined elegance. The St. Regis Washington, D.C. celebrates the season with timeless sophistication, drawing on the exquisite legacy of Ladurée as inspiration. Known for its iconic macaron, whimsical tea salons, and as the founder of the first tea salon ever created in Paris, Ladurée embodies the St. Regis brand’s legacy for glitz and glamour. The St. Regis’ heritage is rooted in the Astor's infamous reputation for hosting lavish affairs, defining St. Regis as the house of celebration for over a century. In addition to lavish decor, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. presents the Ladurée Macaron Cart where guests may indulge in the Parisian legacy house’s sweet creations. The Ladurée cart features a mix of classic flavors, including vanilla, pistachio, raspberry, caramel, and more.
David Laport for Riggs Washington DC This season, Riggs Washington DC, a Lore Group hotel, welcomes Dutch couture designer David Laport as its 2025 holiday tree collaborator, unveiling Golden Origins—a glowing celebration of craft, heritage, and celestial beauty. The design takes inspiration from gold, a material born in the heart of stars and tied to Riggs’ legacy as a Golden age “Bank of Presidents.” Taking center stage in Riggs' 18-foot ceiling lobby, Laport’s tree shimmers with sculptural pleats and handmade golden ornaments, each piece formed in his atelier and shaped with the same meticulous artistry that defines his couture collections. The result feels both luminous and architectural—a constellation of light that nods to Riggs’ storied past while embodying the warmth and wonder of the season. Laport's approach—feminine, poetic, and experimental—translates effortlessly into Riggs' character, where history and modernity meet in graceful balance. The golden folds of the tree echo Riggs' ornate detailing and the quiet elegance of its interiors, creating a celebration that feels timeless yet alive, as if touched by starlight. Laport’s designs extend across the Lore Group portfolio, as Laport additionally presents Riggs’ sister hotel, Pulitzer Amsterdam’s holiday tree, Festive Sparks, inspired by fireworks.
David Laport for Pulitzer Amsterdam
Pulitzer Amsterdam, the famed heritage hotel of Lore Group in the heart of Amsterdam’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal belt, has joined forces with renowned Dutch couture designer David Laport to present the hotel’s annual holiday tree, Festive Sparks. Set within 25 restored 17th- and 18th-century canal houses spanning both the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht, Pulitzer Amsterdam blends monumental history with modern Dutch luxury, making it the perfect stage for this couture collaboration. Inspired by the magic of the Pulitzer Flower Suite and the brilliance of fireworks, the design is an explosion of light, color, and energy. Laport presents a tree shimmering with champagne-hued ornaments in the shape of fireworks — capturing the sparkle of New Year’s Eve, the joy of togetherness, and the precision of couture. Celebrated for his ethereal pleating, architectural forms, and explorations of craft, Laport translates hand-embroidered 3D textiles into vibrant, celebratory shapes in a design drawn from his latest couture collection. Completing the Pulitzer holiday experience, guests may savor a bespoke craft cocktail inspired by the tree in Pulitzer’s Bar or take home a collectible ornament designed to be worn, displayed, and treasured. David Laport’s collaboration extends across the Lore Group portfolio to Riggs Washington DC, Pulitzer’s sister hotel in the US capital, with Golden Origins, a tree inspired by the Golden Age of banking.
