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This holiday season, House of Buneau is bringing a new aesthetic to a classic tradition. With the release of their “Deck the Halls” video, the brand introduces audiences to “Velvet Realism,” a cinematic style that blends rich, tactile visuals with an immersive, dreamlike atmosphere. This reinterpretation of the familiar carol isn’t just a music video; it’s a visual manifesto for the brand’s creative direction.
We connected with the creative team at House of Buneau to discuss the inspiration behind this unique visual style and how they approached reimagining a holiday staple through a lens of luxury and realism.
Q: “Deck the Halls” is a very traditional carol. What inspired you to reinterpret it through such a cinematic lens?
A: Honestly, it was the sound of it that grabbed me first — that hard “D” in “Deck.” It hits with this sharp little punch that cuts right through all the soft, cute Christmas energy. That contrast? That’s Velvet Realism all day.
And the lyrics are already so cinematic. They stay in motion — “Deck,” “Don,” “Follow”… everything’s a verb. It already had this natural momentum before I even touched it. All I did was follow where it wanted to go. I added a chorus, a bridge, a dance break — but the real spark came from the urgency that’s built into the melody. It rings out like a bell that wants you to move.
Even those “fa-la-la” parts feel like little breathless moments between all the running around we do during the holidays. So underneath the tradition, there’s this rush, this pressure, this energy. And that made it the perfect place to bring in Velvet Realism.
Q: The video is noted for its rich, tactile visuals and immersive atmosphere. How did you approach the production design and lighting?
A: I leaned all the way into contrast. I wanted the world to feel alive — textured, touchable. So the city shots are intentionally bright, busy, overstimulating. That’s what December feels like: everything moving, everything glowing, people trying to be everywhere at once.
Then we shift. Once we go indoors, the whole mood warms up. Softer tones, gold highlights, shadows that feel like you could lay your hand right in them. It’s that moment when you finally step out of the cold and into connection — from chaos to calm.
I wasn’t trying to make a perfect, polished set. I wanted texture. Christmas lights, warm wood, bodies moving, candle glow. It’s not about pristine lighting — it’s about a mood you can feel in your chest. That’s Velvet Realism: you should want to reach into the frame and touch the moment.
Q: Beyond being a holiday release, this video feels like a creative statement. What message are you sending about House of Buneau’s identity?
A: For me, this wasn’t “just a holiday video.” This was the moment to show people the world I’m building. I’m not just putting out songs — I’m building a universe, a tone, a whole emotional language.
House of Buneau is about finding beauty inside reality, not painting something fake on top of it. Even with a classic carol, I’m looking for what’s real — the rush, the warmth, the intimacy. That mix of energy and softness… that’s who I am as a creator.
And the message is simple: I’m not trying to chase what everyone else is doing. I’m carving out my own lane. Velvet Realism is the lens I create through — it’s the tone, the pace, the heartbeat of everything I make.
Q: Can we expect Velvet Realism to influence future projects?
A: Oh yeah — 100%. Velvet Realism is the foundation of everything I do. It started as a sound — Dark Disco, Cinematic Soul, Art-Pop — but the visuals naturally grew out of that. It’s all connected.
As the world of House of Buneau keeps expanding, that aesthetic is the anchor. It’s how I tell stories, whether it’s a video, a photo, a lyric, or a whole album. When you see it or hear it, you’ll know it’s me.
I’m excited to see how other creators flip it in their own way. But for me, Velvet Realism is home — the identity that ties every piece of the universe together
To watch the video and experience Velvet Realism for yourself, visit the House of Buneau website
