LONDON — Paul Smith has inked a festive partnership with the Royal Opera House, launching Nov. 6.

Billed as a celebration of the spirit of creativity and cultural heritage, the partnership involves a Christmas tree designed by Smith, as well as a thematic takeover.

The tree will be located in the historic Paul Hamlyn Hall inside the venue, and the decoration of the tree is inspired by the act of wrapping and unwrapping, the magic of performance and the behind-the-scenes artistry that brings productions to life.

The designer said he has been a part of Covent Garden for decades, visiting in the early days when the fruit and vegetable market was still here, and then opening his first London shop in 1979 on Floral Street.

“At that time, there were no other businesses around except the w

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