Stars out for London party

June 25, 2010

A host of A-list celebrities attended a glamorous party at a famous London venue this week.

Legendary designer Diane von Furstenberg threw the glitzy bash at London's Claridge's hotel to celebrate her new collaboration with the exclusive establishment.

As part of the new deal, the acclaimed designer will give some 20 rooms in the hotel a unique makeover.

Among the famous names sipping champagne at the London party were Victoria Beckham - sporting a mini leather dress and thigh-high boots - Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and actor Tom Ford.

Diane told the assembled throng that she loved Claridge's, a place where she has enjoyed many business meetings and memorable moments.

"There is just something about it - plus it's the only place they still say 'Highness' when I walk in those wonderful doors," she said.

"I was very interested and intrigued when the idea came up for me to collaborate with them. I thought, 'Oooh, I might get a cheaper room.'"

She said working with the top London venue has been "an amazing adventure", adding that she wanted to respect the "magic of this wonderful place".