23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Mr Claus adjusting his outfit before his big ride.

Old-World Santa, reimagined with the kind of craftsmanship you just can’t buy off a shelf. This velvet suit, trimmed in plush faux fur and finished with hand-chosen details, was created by Kimberly Phillips Clothier, a local artist who pours intention into every stitch. No faces needed. The texture, the weight, the design… it tells its own story.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: brandenburg, Kentucky, United States of America
Copyright: © renee rhodes