Concierge: Hosting / Global
Hosts with the most
Whether it’s creating a sense of welcome through the right lighting or picking a playlist to put your guests at ease, there’s a certain art to hosting a festive gathering. We meet 20 of the world’s brightest designers, artists and writers to find out what they think makes the perfect party.
1. Lilli Elias
Based in Amsterdam, Elias is the founder of Autumn Sonata, a line of towels and table linens launched in 2022, which uses antique prints to create heritage-inspired textiles
“A rule of thumb for Christmas entertaining? More is more. I always invite a few too many people, make too much food (including multiple desserts), pour a lot of wine and gradually turn the music up until it’s a little too loud, in the hope that dinner will transform into a party. Something that I don’t like at a festive gathering? Cold bare feet. Shoes should…
