Les Sapins de Noël des Créateurs : a long name in a foreign language. Surely this is an event which you have no wish to be in any way associated with ? Wrong. Plain wrong.
Because LSNC (I’ve shortened the name for obvious reasons) is about both art and fashion.
Picture the scene: the most prominent designers from the Paris fashion scene – people like Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermes, Gucci, as well as our very own Paul Smith, create their own ‘Christmas tress’ which are then displayed – this year at the Cité de l’Architecture from the 8th until the 14th of December – and after this, auctioned off for Christmas.
LSNC is worth going to because it isn’t just a series of trees. Rather, the Sapin de Noël (Christmas tree) tends to turn out to be anything but a Christmas tree.
Past entries have ranged from haute couture dresses inspired by the shape of firs – and surprisingly beautiful these were as well – to high heels decked out in baubles and tinsel. In other words, these are metaphorical Christmas trees.
It is for this reason that LSNC is so worth a visit: the element of surprise with what will be on show is immense and what’s more, some truly brilliant designs have emerged in the past.
With the only cost that of voluntary donations to Sol en Si, an AIDS charity, LSNC can be part of an enjoyable break to Paris.
Photo Christmas Tree by Tamburix
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