Red Carnation Hotels have opened their newest property in Edinburgh, 100 Princes Street – and along with the new rooms, the hotel features stunning hotel uniforms designed by the NO Uniform team
Service with a side of style. Red Carnation Hotels have just opened their newest property in Edinburgh, and along with the many new rooms and spaces to admire, the new staff uniforms also have their own story to tell. Embark on a journey to the heart of Scottish heritage and theatrical elegance with uniforms that pay homage to the grandeur of a private home intertwined with the dramatic flair of Alexander McQueen’s legacy.
Inspired by McQueen’s love affair with Scottish heritage, Creative Director and Founder of NO Uniform, Nicholas Oakwell artfully blended artfully blends traditional elements such as the Scottish Charlie and Balmoral Gordon tartan with a contemporary twist.
From bold tartan tailoring adorned with cravats and bowties to bias-cut tartan trousers exuding sophistication for both male and female guest relations and reception staff, each piece exudes a sense of occasion befitting the hotel’s opulent ambiance.
Not forgetting The Wallace, where waitresses dazzle in glamorous, vibrant blue cocktail dresses, epitomising the hotel’s commitment to both style and hospitality.
Dive into the enchanting world of 100 Princes Street and experience the allure of Scottish heritage reimagined through the visionary lens of Nicholas Oakwell. NO Uniform is a luxury design house curating cutting-edge, sustainability-minded uniforms for world-renowned leaders in hospitality.
Founded in 2002 by British haute couture fashion designer, Nicholas Oakwell, London-based NO Uniform has risen to the pinnacle of fashion design, crafting bespoke, elegant uniforms that champion luxury with sophistication across an eclectic collection of high-end hotel brands, private residences, restaurants, bars, clubs and corporate institutions all over the world.
Over the past decade alone, NO Uniform has created iconic designs for clients, challenging the conventional notion of bland hospitality uniforms with innovative styles, vibrant hues and luxurious fabrics.
The brand has succeeded in curating timeless concepts that express the wearer’s pride to represent such prestigious brands that range from historic hotels such as Claridge’s to renowned establishments including Nobu and Fairmont. Each collection is driven with an approach to accentuate the client’s identity with the uniforms a key element of the guest experience.
Specialising in new hotel openings, NO Uniform has more recently partnered with Raffles & Fairmont, Doha and Fontainebleau Las Vegas with previous projects also including Rosewood London, Corinthia London and The Goring Hotel.
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