Glamour is a favourite subject of designer L’Wren Scott, and when she calls me from her London offices to discuss Christmas and collaborations, talk soon turns to sequins and sparkle—namely those within her holiday capsule collection for Banana Republic, in stores and online now. Inspired by “glamorous entertaining and holiday at home,” the collection has glitz aplenty (sequined sweaters, brocade shift dresses, juicy jewel tones), but one perfect outfit does not a holiday hostess make.
’Tis the season for festive merry-making, and, given Scott’s affinity for all things gilded (not to mention rock star Mick Jagger is her long-time boyfriend), we couldn’t think of anyone whose holiday entertaining style we’d want to steal more. From vintage ornaments and Christmas-y scents to gorgeous gifts and what to wear, we ask Scott to share some of her favourite things of the season, because during the holidays, all that glitters is definitely gold.
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Lwren Scott Holiday Entertaining Tips
Accessorizing:
“I wear jewellery most days, and I wanted to incorporate that into the collection. So we did a cute little lip-print clutch with a detachable chain that turns into a diamond necklace. It’s a secret surprise of a versatile accessory.”
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Lwren Scott Holiday Entertaining Tips
Tabletop:
“I have this vintage set of 1930s china that I love to use at Christmas. It’s gold and decorated in a glamorous chinoiserie motif. I think people like things that are a bit sparkly and fun during the holidays.”
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Lwren Scott Holiday Entertaining Tips
Decorating:
“I like to cut fresh branches of berries and display them in a vase because they smell nice.”
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Lwren Scott Holiday Entertaining Tips
Atmosphere:
“During the holidays, I love to burn a pine-scented candle by Diptyque—it makes your whole house smell like Christmas. I grew up in the mountains, so I just love that beautiful smell of pines and nature.”
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Gift Giving:
“I used to buy a ton of Christmas presents at Banana Republic, so I was quite excited about doing gifting for this collection—it was sort of my way of simplifying my own holiday shopping. I especially love the cashmere blanket, which is always such a great gift.”
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Tree-Trimming:
“I like to have a fresh Christmas tree because it smells so lovely. I don’t put a lot of decorations on it, just lights and these really old vintage mercury glass ornaments
that I’ve been collecting since I was little.”
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Lwren Scott Holiday Entertaining Tips
What to Wear:
“I’m quite obsessed with the jackets from the collection. They are spectacular and very glamorous. I love things that are beautifully embellished but also comfortable, so you can wear them at the office and then go out at night.”
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Lwren Scott Holiday Entertaining Tips
Finishing Touches:
“My signature flower is an Amnesia rose, but there are beautiful things that are in season only during the holidays. I love amaryllis: They are spectacular, super bright red and gorgeous at Christmas time.”
