If it was possible to epitomise the essence of Christmas in one glitzy feast for the eyes, the gingerbread façade would be it. The work of jewellery heavyweights Swarovski, the brand has this year adorned the front of New York’s The Mark Hotel, with the building’s entrance transformed into a crystalised gingerbread house, complete with matching candy carts selling hot chocolate and edible lollipops.

The work of Swarovski Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert, she says: “The Mark is a New York City icon, and we are so pleased to bring Swarovski’s vision of holiday joy and wonder to this prestigious hotel. For me, gingerbread evokes childlike wonder, inspiring us to dream, so it has been a great pleasure to design an experience that will spark people’s imaginations at this magical time of year.”

Celebrating the unveiling with a Holiday dinner at the hotel, the likes of Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn, model and author Emily Ratajowski and actress Indya Moore were in attendance, matching the glamour of the instalment with their delectable style and glamour triumphs.

Head below for a glimpse of what went down on the night…