From the North Pole to Vogue—The Holiday Elf Gets a Fashion Makeover From Thom Browne, Tanner Fletcher, Batsheva, and J.Crew

With only a week left until Christmas, we called in our tiny friends from the North Pole to visit Vogue headquarters at One World Trade Center for some holiday help. The only requirement was that they dress to impress fashion’s version of Santa Claus, Anna Wintour, and they called upon a few local designer pals for a favor ahead of the big day.

Much like the Vogue staff, not all of our visiting elves march to the same style beat. For the elves who wanted to go a traditional and classic route, CFDA president Thom Browne lent a few Hectors (Browne’s beloved canine turned pocketbook) to act as sleigh to transport the elves from Paris back to New York, picking up some new miniature handbag charms, gray pleated skirt suits, and gingerbread men on the way. It was quite the shopping extravaganza, but by a Christmas miracle, all their new goodies fit inside Hector’s silk-lined striped pouch for their ride back across the Atlantic.

Meanwhile, the elves who wanted to use their first trip to New York to attend some of the season’s most exclusive holiday parties after their meetings at 1WTC sought out New York City’s brightest emerging designers and cool kids, Tanner Fletcher. The brand’s signature bow suit, famously worn by Bad Bunny, got the miniature treatment for the elves who made a chic and festive entrance when arriving at various fêtes presents in hand. Their dates made their way to Batsheva Hay’s Nolita storefront, where they were decked in a mix-and-match strapless gown before stopping by Dry Bar, the nail salon, and Sephora, where they got glammed up for their evening out. With these ‘fits, it was no surprise that our elf friends made it into every holiday party roundup on Vogue.com.

As for the elves who came to the city to relax and sightsee, they took a walk over to Tribeca to visit downtown’s coolest It girl and boy—Olympia Gayot and Brendon Babenzian—at J.Crew. There, they cozied up in Fair isle sweaters, red peacoats, corduroys, and winter boots fit to keep them warm—and fashionable—while visiting the Rockefeller Christmas tree, going ice skating at Central Park’s Wollman Rink, and making snow angels in Sheep Meadow. Luckily for all the elves back home in the North Pole, our visiting guests will return via Thom Browne’s Hector sleigh with all their holiday shopping in tow. The only worry is what will happen now that the elves got a taste of high fashion. Will designer uniforms from Santa himself be at the top of next year’s list?