Creative Director, Daniel Lee, brings his signature vision to Claridge’s, designing the hotel’s legendary 16-foot Christmas tree. A modern interpretation of tradition, the tree is adorned with bows, long standing Victorian symbols of unity crafted from surplus Burberry fabrics, reflecting a commitment to sustainability.

Olivia Colman, for one, gathered more than 500 guests in Claridge’s foyer and reading room for an ode to the season launching into a self-authored riff on ‘Twas the Night After Christmas.

It was an incredible party with wonderful guests and national treasures from Jennifer Saunders, Richard E Grant, Karen Elson, Alexa Chung and all the most iconic models from past and present.

Photography by Dave Benett