Each year, the V&A commissions a leading designer to create a Christmas tree, which takes pride of place at the museum’s Grand Entrance. Designers either infuse a traditional tree with lavish decorations or alternatively opt for a man-made twist.
This year, the designer of choice is British fashion designer Gareth Pugh, who created a spectacular pyramidal fusion of mirrors stretching over four metres high. The formation of the mirrors not only resembles that of a traditional Christmas tree, but their close arrangement also symbolises the close community feeling synonymous with the festive season.
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The breathtaking installation is exactly what we’d expect from Pugh, who is known for his theatrical and fantastical pieces. Plus, he’s in good company as previous trees at the V&A have been created by Alexander McQueen and Matthew Williamson, to name but a few.
The tree is now on display to the public until 6 January 2015, and best of all, it’s absolutely free to view. If you’re a big Pugh fan, however, you can make a day of it by visiting some of his designs at the V&A’s Wedding Dresses 1775 – 2014 exhibition.
