Where to see the festive tree that Kenzo designed for Dubai
By Laurel MunshowerDecember 11, 2019
SEE THE TREE AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL JUMEIRA
The stylish Christmas tree was unveiled at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
Kenzo Takada, the mind behind the colourful, fun clothing line of the same name, may have retired from the brand some 20 years ago, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been dabbling in other creative ventures. In 2004 he launched lifestyle-brand Gokan Kobo and in 2016 he was named a Knight of the Legion of Honor by the Constitutional Council of France for his achievements as a foreign designer. The next year he upholstered Roche Bobois'iconic "Mah Jong" sofa and published a book of illustrations with lifestyle writer Chihiro Masui. Earlier this year he even took to the stage, designing the costumes for the Nikikai Opera Foundation's production of Madama Butterfly.
But his most recent project brings his dintinct eye for design to Dubai – Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, to be exact. One of the hospitality brand's celebrity "fans", guests to the beachfront hotel will be treated to the designer's Dubai-inspired festive vision. Drawing from the city's bold nature, edgy qualities and modern sensibilities, the tree's unique shape reflects the destination's love for doing things differently. Seven metres tall and reflective gold in colour, the hue represents Dubai's warmth while the mirrored finishing reflects the resort's luxe grounds - fitting ornamentation for a tree made for the eye-catching destination.
This isn't Takada's first collaboration with Mandarin Oriental, however. Long a favourite choice of the designer when looking for a place to lay his head on his travels, he's taken part in the brand's award-winning "He's a Fan" campaign.
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