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Celebrity taps Nate Berkus as design ambassador for Edge newbuilds

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Nate Berkus and Celebrity will reveal the Edge-class design in March
Celebrity Cruises formed an exclusive partnership with design icon Nate Berkus, naming him design ambassador for Its Edge-class newbuilds.

Berkus will bring his distinctive personality to the launch of Celebrity Edge, hosting a series of Edge-class reveal events alongside Celebrity president and ceo Lisa Lutoff-Perlo and Richard Fain, chairman and ceo. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Together, Berkus and Celebrity will share the Edge design in March, with a series of further reveals in 2017 and 2018.

'Nate Berkus embodies modern luxury, and evokes a global aesthetic with his forward-thinking style, which is admired by the design world and the world at large,' Lutoff-Perlo said.

Berkus is known for his approachable and elevated design philosophy that has transformed countless interiors around the world for more than 20 years. His style has been carried through to highly popular product lines that include a home and baby collection at Target and a fabric line at Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores. He's also an artistic adviser for LG STUDIO.

'When Celebrity approached me about a potential partnership, I couldn't wait to get on board—pun intended. Their commitment to delivering the very best in terms of luxury design, but also their attention to the overall experience, the level of detail and care, really stood out for me,' Berkus said.

Celebrity Edge will be Celebrity's first new ship class in nearly a decade, following its highly acclaimed Solstice class. The 117,000gt Edge newbuilds are under construction at STX France, with Celebrity Edge scheduled for delivery in 2018, Celebrity Beyond in 2020 and sister ships in 2021 and 2022.