Berkus will help Celebrity showcase the design for four newbuilds at a series of events
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Rebecca Gibson |
Celebrity Cruises has appointed Nate Berkus as design ambassador for its newest class of ships, the Edge Class.
As design ambassador, Berkus will help Celebrity to showcase the design for the four Edge Class ships at a series of events, alongside Celebrity's president and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo and chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Richard Fain. The first event will take place in March and will be followed by more in 2017 and 2018.
“Nate Berkus embodies modern luxury, and evokes a global aesthetic with his forward-thinking style, which is admired by the design world and the world at large,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises. “When we first sat down with Nate, we knew this was going to be an incredible partnership. Design is in our DNA, as well as Nate’s, plus we share a love for the same things: modern luxury, one-of-a-kind design, and global travel. We couldn't think of a better person to collaborate with on the truly transformational Edge Class.”
Berkus established his award-winning interior design firm at the age of 24.
“When Celebrity approached me about a potential partnership, I couldn’t wait to get onboard – pun intended,” said Berkus. “The company’s commitment to delivering the very best in terms of luxury design, but also the attention to the overall experience, the level of detail and care, really stood out for me. I love the idea that we can travel beautifully, and that every moment of the experience – from start to finish – is exceptional. That's what the Edge Class is all about.”
Edge Class is Celebrity’s first new ship class in nearly a decade, succeeding the Solstice Class. Celebrity Edge is expected to be delivered in autumn 2018, while Celebrity Beyond is set to debut in spring 2020 and the third and fourth Edge Class ships will launch in autumn 2021 and 2022, respectively.