Hermes, Gucci, Louis Vuitton & More Designers Create Christmas Trees For Charity

above: Louis Vuitton 2009 Christmas Tree


The 14th annual “Les Sapins de Noel des Createurs” (Designer Christmas Trees) Charity Auction by the Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Foundation was held on December 8, 2009 in Paris, France.



24 Christmas trees designed by some of the top couturiers, architects and designers- all in the name of a good cause. The opening night of the fourteenth exhibition of the Designers’ Christmas Trees took place in the museum of the City of Architecture and Patrimony in Paris, where more than 1000 guests and some of the artists themselves, including Mireille Darc, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Nathalie Rykiel, came to admire the works of art, which were all auctioned off- with all profits going to the Carla-Bruni Sarkozy foundation for Sol en Si, hospitalized children affected with AIDS.


above: Carla Bruni-Sorkozy, model and France's First Lady

Trees by designers such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Ora Ito, Jean Paul Gaultier, Stella McCartney, Thierry Mugler, Marité & François Girbaud, Sonia Rykiel, India Mahdavi, Christian Ghion, Isabel Marant, Jakob+Macfarlane, Louis-Marie de Castelbajac, DSquared, Olivia Puttman, Mireille Darc, Paco Rabanne and architect Christian Beicher were among the 24 and I have pics of all of their trees for you.

Christian Biecher Christmas Tree:

Christian Ghion Christmas tree:

DSquared Christmas Tree:

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Gucci Christmas Tree:

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Hermes Christmas Tree:


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India Mahdavi Christmas Tree:

Isabel Marant:

Jakob+Macfarlane Christmas Tree:

Jean-Paul Gaultier Christmas Tree:

Louis-Marie de Castelbajac Christmas Tree:


Louis Vuitton Christmas Tree:

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Marité & François Girbaud Christmas Tree:

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Mireille Darc Christmas Tree:

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Olivia Puttnam Christmas Tree:

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Ora Ito Christmas Tree:

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Paco Rabanne christmas Tree:

Sonia Rykiel Christmas Tree:

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Stella McCartney Christmas Tree:

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Thierry Mugler Christmas Tree:

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all images courtesy of Getty, ©DR, Lidia Bardina and Wire images




All proceeds from the annual auction go to Paris' Sol en Si charity, dedicated to helping children affected by AIDS.

Celebri-Trees: Bid On Christmas Trees By Celebs To Benefit Keep America Beautiful

From October 15 through December 5, Smith & Hawken is holding an online auction of Christmas trees designed by actresses Julianne Moore, Brooke Shields, Angie Harmon and celebrity couple Eva Longoria Parker and Tony Parker to benefit Keep America Beautiful. KAB follows a practical approach that unites citizens, businesses and government to find solutions that advance the core issues of preventing litter, reducing waste, and beautifying public spaces.

Eva Longoria and Tony Parker's Winter Wonderland Tree


Bid on Eva and Tony's tree here

Smith & Hawken joined forces with celebrity stylist Robert Verdi who worked closely with each celebrity to come up with their own individual designs using Smith & Hawken ornaments, garlands, light strings and garden gear."Every celebrity that I called to participate in this fundraiser for Keep America Beautiful immediately said 'yes'," states Verdi. "The holidays are filled with unique traditions, celebrations and memories. Each one of these tree designs captures the essence of holiday warmth and the love of time spent with family and friends."

Snow & Ice Tree by Brooke Shields


Bid on Brooke's tree here.

"This is such a great concept for a fundraiser, and with the A-list stars supporting it, Keep America Beautiful couldn't be more thrilled to be the chosen beneficiary," states Matthew M. McKenna, President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful. "The funds generated by this auction will help us in fulfilling our grassroots mission to build cleaner, greener, stronger communities nationwide."

Garden Friend Tree by Julianne Moore


Bid on Julianne's tree here.

To participate in the auction, bidders can go to SmithandHawken.com/Trees, pick their favorite tree and click on the "Bid Now" button. The auction winners will receive their trees in time for the holidays.

Angie Harmon's Delectible Delights Tree


Bid on Angie's tree here.


A listing of all products used on each tree will also be viewable online, so consumers can "get the look" of their favorite celebrity-designed tree.


About Smith & Hawken, Ltd.
Smith & Hawken® is the premier authority in outdoor garden living, dedicated to providing products distinguished by authenticity, style and above all, fine craftsmanship. Smith & Hawken's products are sold across the country through 58 Smith & Hawken retail stores, its catalog, Internet site and select high-end independent garden centers. An exclusive line of branded products is also sold at all 1400 Target stores nationwide. Based in Novato, California, Smith & Hawken is a division of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.

About Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
Keep America Beautiful, Inc., established in 1953, is the nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. With a network of nearly 1,000 affiliate and participating organizations, Keep America Beautiful forms public-private partnerships and programs that engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments. For additional information, visit www.kab.org.