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Hotel Couture

Take a fast-paced, first-class joy ride through the world of lavish and luxury vacations by some of the world’s biggest and most influential fashion designers.

by Reinaldo Irizarry

Besides presumably impressive walk-in closets, what do Donatella Versace, Christian Lacroix, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, and Oscar de la Renta have in common? They’ve all entered the hospitality arena and have conquered a completely different aspect of design.

From the whimsical styles of French designer Christian Lacroix, to the classic lines of designer Ralph Lauren, and the extravagance of Donatella Versace, REYAL FASHION takes you inside the fabulous rooms designed by these fashionistas for a taste of their take on self-indulgent leisure time. Welcome to Hotel Couture, where five-star is par for the course, custom-made is a given and VIP treatment is nonstop. Dropping a hundred grand? That’s chump change.

For many of these designers getting into visuals that break down to balance, color, texture and structure is more than just “making a statement.” It’s about designing a space that contributes to how fabulous one feels in it. Fusion of new and old elements is a recurring motif with fashion designers who often give classic and sophisticated silhouettes a whole new twist. The design of a hotel by a fashion house can act as a live-in portfolio and marketing tool. It is a great way of expressing the designer’s philosophy and the lifestyle they see behind their brand.

Modern classic designers such as Ralph Lauren and Oscar de la Renta convey the spirit of fashion by immersing you in a casual version of their couture elegance in each room. Meanwhile, Donatella Versace covers her guests from floor to ceiling in glamorous and luxurious linens, rugs, and toiletries from the Versace Dreamer Collection, which can also be purchased on the premises at the Versace boutique.


Versace

Palazzo Versace (Gold Coast, Australia)
The hotel, a monument to the late Gianni Versace, in part gilds Queensland’s Gold Coast in trademark Versace glam, overflowing with marble, jewel tones and classical motifs. Embark in a fantasy dream condominium for $1,400 AUD ($1,200 USD) a night. Each decked out with access to Salus per Aquum Health Spa, valet parking, full breakfast buffet, and the daily morning newspaper delivered right to your door. Palazzo Versace also opened a gorgeous new location in Dubai. palazzoversace.com

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Jewelry: Lorraine Schwartz

Clutch: Judith Leiber

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Rihanna at 2012 Grammys

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Jewelry: Neil Lane

Body necklaces: Jacquie Aiche

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Clutch: Jimmy Choo

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Jewelry: Harry Winston

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