Joining forces for the second time, Swarovski and UNICEF added a crystal sparkle to Knightsbridge as they unveiled the sparkling five metre Swarovski Crystal Snowflake at the Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park.

Designed by leading lighting designer Ingo Maurer, the illumination was followed by a cocktail reception that raised an estimated £50,000 to help UNICEF provide clean water for children all over the world.

‘It is a great honour to work with Ingo Maurer on the creation of the Swarovski Crystal Snowflake for UNICEF, which will light up Knightsbridge during the holiday season. We are very happy to be partnering with UNICEF once again this year for an amazing project and thrilled that we can help such a worthy cause.’ Nadja Swarovski.