Saks Fifth Avenue & DIOR

A fascinating atmosphere and unique memories!

Christian Dior's takeover of Saks Fifth Avenue was an opportunity to present a vibrant new canvas for Holiday 2023. At the epicenter of NYC Christmas, the Saks Holiday light show has become a must-see holiday destination.

With only 3 1/2 months from contract to opening, the international team rapidly advanced prototyping, fabrication, engineering, installation, and operation of a vibrant, modern display and light-show - respecting the brand’s original artwork and luxury aesthetic.  With a massive scale, complex logistics, and a herculean timeline, the team triumphantly produced a show stopping masterpiece.

Nearly 300,000 individually-controlled LED pixels, embedded into over 300 custom-fabricated scenic elements – were built in Italy, designed in France and the United States. More than 500 personnel across 12 companies and 6 countries collaborated to create this epic display that garnered widespread acclaim and unprecedented social media recognition.

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American Christmas was honored to be part of the Christian Dior X Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Facade Takeover. This epic project was a remarkable partnership and collaboration with 12 different companies across 6 countries which transformed the ten story facade of the luxury department store into a ‘Carousel of Dreams’ highlighting various symbolic codes of the Fashion House. These custom made works of art featured watercolor effects and three-dimensional metal elements.

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Take a look at our other Best Practice Projects.

Radio City Music Hall Exterior, NY, USA

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Premier Outlet Biatorbàgy, Hungary

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145 King West, Toronto, Kananda

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Noventa di Piave, Venice, Italy (McArthurGlen)

McArthurGlen wanted an extraordinary Christmas tree that would attract visitors from afar and welcome them as they entered their designer outlet center.

FIFA, Zurich, Switzerland

How can you celebrate the FIFA World Cup with MK Illumination's lighting designs? Simply by choosing a realistic 3D football lighting concept! These footballs have been placed in the outdoor area of the striking FIFA headquarters in Zurich.

Livit AG, St. Gallen, Switzerland

To delight customers and employees during the Christmas season, LEVIT AG worked with MK Illumiantion Switzerland to develop a lighting concept that would attract attention.

"Life in a Box", Rødovre Centrum, Denmark

Award-winning "Life in a Box" campaign brings the community together.

Magnentus, Norrköping, Sweden

Magnentus, a real estate company with some of the most attractive locations in the centre of Norrköping, is now brightening up the dark winter evenings and nights with festive Christmas lighting from MK Illumination.

The Channel Gardens, Rockefeller Center, NY, USA

Listen to the trumpeting angels as MK Illumination creates a romantic Christmas atmosphere in front of the famous Rockefeller Center in the heart of New York!

Chase Square am Madison Square Garden, NY, USA

A sporty, festive atmosphere in the brilliant light of MK Illumination welcomes all visitors to Chase Square at Madison Square Garden.

East Side Mall, Berlin, Germany

Back in 2018, we decorated the East Side Mall in Berlin with sparkling lights and green trees. This year, the light display was extended to the outdoor area.

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