Despite the challenges posed by the national lockdown, Galeries Lafayette department store on Haussmann Boulevard has made an effort to uphold its longstanding tradition. In a social media post, Nicolas Houzé, General Manager of Galeries Lafayette, expressed his excitement about this year’s Christmas Tree tradition. He highlighted the importance of embodying the magic of Christmas and evoking emotions among their customers, even during these unprecedented times.
Although the department store is currently closed to the public, Houzé expressed his enthusiasm about sharing the experience with visitors once they can reopen. He emphasized the need for people to dream and seek comfort, especially in the current global circumstances.
This year, Galeries Lafayette pays homage to aviator Jules Védrines, who famously landed on the store’s rooftop in 1919. Under the artistic direction of Tom Schamp, a Belgian illustrator, the Christmas windows feature Céleste, a young explorer embarking on a journey to discover the world and its wonders.
Houzé praised the dedication and expertise of the Galeries Lafayette teams, who managed to create 12 animated windows and a breathtaking 25-meter high Christmas tree. He commended their passion, despite the challenges of the lockdown, highlighting this year’s display as one of their most successful.
The department store has also extended its live shopping experience, which was initially introduced after the first lockdown. This allows customers to virtually explore and shop within the store from the comfort and safety of their homes.
Overall, Galeries Lafayette is determined to maintain the spirit of Christmas and bring joy to their visitors, despite the difficulties posed by the current circumstances.
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