Native King’s Wardrobe, St Paul’s, the newest hotel by Native Places, is proud to reveal its Christmas installation, in collaboration with McQueens Flowers.
The hotel is spread across seven Grade II listed townhouses inhabiting a beautiful and private courtyard, located just behind St Paul’s Cathedral. Formerly known as the Royal Wardrobe in the 14th century, Native King’s Wardrobe, St Paul’s served primarily as a storehouse for the King’s state and ceremonial robes, as well as those belonging to members of the Royal Family. Honouring the property’s heritage, the restored townhouses are named after pioneering designers of the past, who transformed British attire.
To further celebrate the property’s fashionable credentials, this Christmas Native Places has partnered with McQueens flowers to bring these historical pieces back to life through a fashion inspired Christmas installation situated at the entrance of Native King’s Wardrobe, St Paul’s restaurant, COUNTER Café Bar & Courtyard.
Boasting an opulent doorway installation of lush pine garlands intertwined with shimmering pink frosted baubles, the archway welcomes guests into the space. Evoking the splendour of couture-inspired design, the installation also features a majestic pink bow and delicate twinkling lights that softly illuminate the display, to add to the warmth and charm of a classic London Christmas display.
Inside the property, guests are greeted with the installation’s pièce de resistance; a bespoke couture-inspired floral gown which pays homage to the craftsmanship and artistry of historical fashion pioneers, mirroring the elegance of British and international design. Each element of the gown draws inspiration from figures such as Charles Frederick Worth, Mary Quant, Rose Bertin (the dressmaker to Marie Antoinette, Queen of France), and John Redfern.
The installation is enriched by McQueens Flowers’ flair for blending floral design with fashion. Their past works for fashion brands, including adorning the windows of the Mary Quant makeup store during Chelsea Flower Bloom, adds another layer to the festive display where fashion and florals meet to celebrate both history and creativity. Native King’s Wardrobe, St Paul’s is the seventh property in the brand’s portfolio (part of the NUMA Group) which spans the UK. The suites, located in the historical building with views of the semi-private courtyard, offer guests a memorable stay in one of the most iconic London sites. In a nod to its fashionable past, each townhouse has been named after pioneering British fashion designers and international designers who transformed British attire and style from the 17th century onwards. Stays at Native King’s Wardrobe, St Paul’s start from £ 250 per night
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