“A kiss on the hand may be quite continental But diamonds are a girl’s best friend” Marylin Monroe
The Cannes Film Festival is of course famous for its traditional “montée des marches” preceding the screening of a film, but Cannes is also the venue for sumptuous parties.
After celebrating the screening of the film Midnight in Paris and the presentation of the Chopard Trophies to actors Astrid Bergès-Frisbey and Niels Schneider, the famous jewelry house Chopard welcomed the stars and happy few to the Hôtel Martinez for its traditional Cannes party. Entitled Happy Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend, the theme of this charming party was the glamour of the 50s, in a pink-and-black cabaret setting reminiscent of the films of the era.
The guests, strictly adhering to the “diamonds” dress code imposed by their host, enjoyed a host of surprises, including an exceptional Crazy Horse show calledCrazy Diamonds , created especially for the occasion. On stage, the Crazy Horse dancers played pin-up for the evening. This marvellous lesson in stripping, dressed in lights and featuring Haute Joaillerie pieces from the Red Carpet collection, dazzled the audience with its aestheticism and mutinous elegance.
In keeping with the evening’s pink and black decor, guests enjoyed Boizel rosé champagne or cocktails created especially for Chopard by Grey Goose. Many of the Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele ‘s invitation and were all decked out in Chopard diamonds for this sensual and charming celebration.
Jury member Uma Thurman looked stunning in a little black Dolce & Gabbana lace dress, Guiseppe Zanotti rhinestone flat sandals and Chopard diamond earrings, accompanied by Jude Law.
Jude Law, the other member of the jury, wore a grey suit with a darker lapel and a thin band down the side of each leg, along with his trusty white bow tie, which he seems to have been wearing since the start of the Festival.
The other guests were not to be outdone. Jane Fonda was radiant in a Mario Schwab lace cut-out maxi dress from the Spring 2011 collection and Chopard earrings.
Naomi Campbell was resplendent in her Emilio Pucci gown and tricolored Asteria sandals by Sergio Rossi and Chopard jewelry.
Julia Saner also chose an Emilio Pucci dress from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection to attend the event.
All eyes were on Bar Rafaeli, sparkling in a blue and black Roberto Cavalli sequined mini-dress.
After a playful pasta party at around 1 a.m., guests were led onto the dance floor by Bob Sinclar and danced the night away…
Glamour was the order of the day, as Chopard is unrivalled when it comes to organizing fabulous evenings.
Photo credit:
Photo Naomi Campbell: with the courtesy of Emilio Pucci
Autres photos with the courtesy of Chopard.
Marie-Odile Radom
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