A dazzling look inside Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin's whimsical British Pullman train carriage

"The famous auteur known for The Great Gatsby and Romeo + Juliet, and his wife and creative collaborator, the four-time Oscar-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin, have designed Celia, an all-new private dining and events carriage on board the British Pullman, that oozes a "dreamlike cinematic atmosphere"."

"The bar area features a tasselled purple velvet sofa and marquetry walls with images of flowers and fairies, made from different-coloured woods - a nod to London's 1930s theatre scene and Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream."

"The luxury carriage celebrates "exquisite British craftsmanship and artistry, utilising the expertise and vision of several hand-selected British artisans and long-term Belmond collaborators," a statement read. These include marquetry artisans Dunn & Son, leading British bespoke furniture designer Bill Cleyndert, Tony Sandles Bespoke Glass studio, embroiders Hand and Lock, and J.K Interiors."

Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin have created Celia, an exclusive private dining and events carriage aboard the British Pullman train. The carriage accommodates up to 12 guests and features a cocktail bar, lounge, dining, and entertainment areas designed with dreamlike cinematic atmosphere. Inspired by Celia, Luhrmann's fictional muse—an actress famous in 1920s West End theatre—the carriage draws from British countryside, Shakespeare, and Luhrmann's signature visual extravagance. The bar showcases tasselled purple velvet seating and marquetry walls depicting flowers and fairies in various woods, referencing 1930s London theatre and A Midsummer Night's Dream. The luxury carriage represents exquisite British craftsmanship, created through collaboration with renowned artisans including marquetry specialists, furniture designers, glass studios, and embroiderers.

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