HM Queen's Birthday Party 2008

 

On Thursday 19 June 2008, the British Embassy in Mexico celebrated the official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Ambassador's residence, as well as the richness and diversity of British creativity.

The British Ambassador Giles Paxman and his wife Ségolene Paxman hosted the event, which included various different areas showing a small sample of the breadth and Depth of British Creativity. These included:

  • Automobile Design Exhibitions showing the new Jaguar XF and Jaguar XKR, the new Aston Martin DB7 and many others. The exhibit also included a video directed by Ian Callum, Director of Design at Jaguar.
  • A Virtual Gallery of Architectural, Industrial and Graphic Design
  • A movie tent showing an exhibition of British Films
  • An Interior Design Exhibition, having on display rugs designed by Vivienne Westwood and Paul Smith
  • A DJ playing exclusively British Music
  • A Catwalk with design proposals from Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith, Fleur T, Tateossian, Orlebar brown, Vivienne Westwood, Eskandar, MCQ and Luella.

Thanks to all attendees and sponsors for making such a memorable night.


Alejandro Leon and guest


  Ignacio Bermeo y Pilar Palma

Gerardo Laveaga

Angelica Prieto

Javier Gonzalez and guest


Antonio Dominguez Sagols and guest