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Fashion Week: Where Would Designers Stay?
by Monika MarkovinovicFashion month is in full swing, filling the ready-to-wear runways of New York City, London, Milan and Paris. In honor of the twice-annual event, we imagine the very best fashion week hotels for some of the industry’s brightest designers.
Fashion Week: Where Would Designers Stay?
Tom Ford is known as the master of glamour. Exuding confidence that is utterly fabulous, perhaps a stay at Baccarat Hotel New York is the perfect match for the American designer, writer and director. With stunning chandeliers and handmade glass around every corner, Baccarat Hotel overflows with glitz and glam, much like Ford’s seductive collections. No stranger to sending crystal-studded sweatshirts and mini dresses down the catwalk, Ford would adore Baccarat’s reputation as the vibrant crystal palace in the heart of New York City.
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Since launching his ready-to-wear line in 2015, Brandon Maxwell has gained much acclaim for his sleek, chic and intelligent designs, worn famously by the likes of Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey. Beloved for his black-and-white color palette and tightened silhouettes, a stay at Andaz 5th Avenue would be the perfect fit for the 2019 CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year. Although both relatively new in their respective fields, both Andaz 5th Avenue and Maxwell have quickly become beloved for their tribute to luxury and relaxed glamour.
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen specialize in neutrals. Their brand, The Row, focuses on stunning tailoring and subtle luxury, flaunting a serene sense of calm with every piece. Schedules are constantly busy during fashion week, especially for the Olsen Twins, so an escape to The Knickerbocker would offer the perfect respite from the high-energy of the city and runways. Much like The Row, The Knickerbocker is sleek and contemporary, designed to offer a divine ambiance that is entirely elegant and minimal.
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Victoria Beckham is a modern woman who designs for modern women. She knows a thing or two about girl power, creating flattering shapes and perfectly cut flares. And much like Beckham, The Stratford has a taste for the spectacular. Evoking a timeless glamour and radiant social spirt, the new London hotel dazzles at every turn, fusing Scandinavian style with old world opulence. Much like Beckham’s combinations of color, the property is filled with tranquil pastel tones, natural timbers and elegant stone.
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Simone Rocha’s designs are rich, delicate and incredibly artistic. She is completely at home on the catwalk, always showing her hand-stitched collections off in grand, storied surroundings. Perhaps her want for something lush and captivating would take her for a stay at The May Fair, a Radisson Collection Hotel, which has been an anchor point of London society since King George V attended in the opening in 1927. Celebrated for its elegance and charm, The May Fair is a mix of glass, leather, marble and gold, a ravishing combination for a captivating designer such as Simone Rocha.
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Classically British, Burberry evokes brilliant tradition and a timeless standard of quality. A force of innovation since its founding in 1856, Burberry has defined the London look. For that, it’s only fitting that someone like chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci would stay a night or two at Rosewood London. The British heritage hotel Is wildly impressive, yet effortless, similar to that of a Burberry collection. An enchanting allure in the heart of the historic city, Rosewood London is the perfect fit for a brand that celebrates its history so deeply.
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Max Mara is all about the classics. From head-to-toe camel color ensembles to the legendary cocoon coats, Creative director Ian Griffiths uses simplicity and elegance to make a statement. In a city like Milan, flush with upscale accommodations, the sophistication of Max Mara would take a liking to the stylish Hotel Viu Milan. With floor-to-ceiling windows and interiors featuring warm tones of brown, grey and cream, the Italian property is a beautiful mix of masculine and feminine, just like the Max Mara brand.
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It’s a no-brainer that in Italy’s fashion capital, the one and only Giorgio Armani, a designer who revolutionized suits and tailoring, would stay at his remarkable hotel, Armani Hotel Milano. Embodying the unique personality and taste of the world-renowned designer, the property reflects Armani’s vision with pure elegance, sharp silhouettes and magnificent views. With a warm atmosphere and excellent services, guests will feel as if they’re sitting front row with Armani himself.
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Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele has brought fashion back to life with collections that celebrate individuality. Although the sophistication and creative exuberance of the legendary Italian fashion house has evolved beyond the closet (#Guccification), Gucci has never forgotten its history. Having a flair for the dramatics, someone like Michele would enjoy a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Milano. The ultimate in Euro-chic, this restored 15th-century convent is ground zero for admirers of contemporary culture and Italian design (oh, and the nearest Gucci is just across the street). Like Gucci, Four Seasons Milano celebrates the past, retaining original Italian Renaissance details, including frescoes, columns and vaulted ceilings.
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Coco Chanel revolutionized the way women dress. She opened up a new world for customers with cardigan jackets, wide-leg trousers, and the little black dress. Her influence was passed to Karl Lagerfeld who brought the world quilted bags, gold chains, black bows and rows of pearls. Now under new artistic director Virginie Viard, Chanel’s signature understated elegance still lives on. That same delicate balance of heritage and glamour also lives at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel. In fact, Karl Lagerfeld designed two lavish suites for the timeless Parisian landmark originally built in 1758. From a two-ton Carrara marble bathtub to extravagant baldachin beds, plenty of Lagerfeld’s hallmarks are captured in the space.
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Vivienne Westwood has never been one to shy away from pushing boundaries. Her legendary work in the world of fashion has been intelligent, sophisticated and full of personality. And just like Westwood, Brach overflows with positive energy and creative design. Designed by French design icon Phillipe Starck, Brach mingles the avant-garde style with modern architecture and natural flourishes, just as Westwood does on the runway.
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Known for elaborately embroidered evening gowns and chic oversized black blazers, Balmain is amongst the spectacles of French luxury in today’s world of fashion. Under young creative director Olivier Rousteing’s watchful eye, Balmain has developed into a fashion house with attitude; romantic yet full of confidence. That’s why a restful night at Nolinski Paris would do the trick for Rousteing. The stunning boutique hotel, just steps from The Louvre, boasts an interior that is contemporary yet classic and luminous, just like the Balmain design.
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