#designer-collaborations

#designer-collaborations

'Trimming' the holiday tree takes on new meaning this season as several hotels worldwide have tapped fashion designers to deck property Christmas trees in their own signature styles. In a break from the traditional decor, these trees reflect the very core of several brands' DNA. Whether it's all-out maximalist glam or serene sculptural modernity, the merge of flora and fashion is sure to delight this holiday season. Read on for fashion-forward Christmas trees to check out this winter.

We all know how expensive rugs can be, so snapping up one of the early Black Friday rug deals out there will be a shortcut to good savings. Rugs are an extension of our interior design styles, and one well-placed piece can take a room from bare to beautiful in one fell swoop. The good news is that we already have a leg up on the best products worth adding to checkout.

feed were-unbelievably-on Amazon.com? What if I could promise you that many an AD home tour features a rug line that retails for less than $150? That this antique, California-cool, low-profile home in particular features three? It's true, and in the form of Loloi Rugs, a retailer that's collaborated with the likes of renowned designers Brigette Romanek, Joanna Gaines, and Jeremiah Brent.

The Spanish fashion retailer unveiled its 50th anniversary collection at Paris Fashion Week with collaborators that include photographer Annie Leibovitz, supermodel Cindy Crawford, stage designer Es Devlin, and musician Robbie Williams. Available worldwide beginning Oct. 6, the collection does include plenty to wear (Leibovitz contributed a photo for a t-shirt), but what stands out most are the non-apparel items. This is about a whole lot more than clothes.

Zara, so many tastemakers' go-to for easy, affordable fashion, is turning 50. And to celebrate, the Spanish brand is tapping 50 influential style mavens from across the globe to design a product, on sale October 6. Think: a reincarnated Anna Sui look from 1994 (garter belt included!); a pair of keepsake boxes by Kate Moss; luggage by Christy Turlington. At AD we're most excited about several of the home items, including Marc Newson's rainbow of hand blown glass tumblers,