Marc Newson and Jony Ive to design Christmas tree
Apple's Jonathan Ive and industrial designer Marc Newson will create the annual Christmas tree for luxury London hotel Claridge's.
The Claridge's Christmas Tree, described by the hotel as a "seasonal landmark", is imagined by a different designer each year.
Since the tradition began in 2009, designers including Burberry's Christopher Bailey, Dolce & Gabbana and John Galliano have each created festive trees for the hotel lobby.
Ive ? Apple's chief design officer ? and Newson will work together to create this year's tree, set to be unveiled on 18 November.
John Galliano designed the first tree in 2009.
The two are longstanding friends as well as collaborators at Apple. Newson joined Ive at the company in 2014, and has worked on projects including the sometimes-maligned Apple Watch. The designers also previously collaborated on a camera for Leica.
Galliano, who was creative director at Dior at the time, also created a tree in 2010
"Christmas has always been a truly special time of year at Claridge's and we are delighted to welcome our friends Jony and Marc to spread their legendary creative magic this year," said the hotel's general manager Paul Jackson.
"We truly believe their innovative spirit and ground-breaking approach will make this year's annual tradition one to remember for our guests."
Dolce & Gabanna has been responsible for two trees, including this one from 2013
Ive began working at Apple's design department in 1992 and bec...
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