Chopard and Rihanna invite Bruno Mars to SPACE party
Caroline Scheufele and Rihanna invite Bruno Mars to SPACE party at Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, 19th May 2017
Cannes Harbour
Every year, the Chopard soirée is THE place to be and be seen at the Cannes Film Festival.
This year was no different in the electric light orchestra at Port Pierre Canto (where 90m superyachts have a home), with Bruno Mars, thrilling more than 600 guests – especially superstar Rihanna – who attended the CHOPARD SPACE party.
Bruno Mars
The theme was “Galactic with a touch of diamond!” dress code.
The dresses sparkled almost as brightly as the jewellery.
The futuristic décor was specially designed and built for the occasion so that Chopard could electrify its guests at one of the Festival’s hottest soirée.
Will Smith
Julianne Moore, Will Smith, Kendall Jenner, Isabelle Huppert, Eva Herzigova, Rossy de Palma, Paz Vega, Clotilde Courau, Araya Hargate, Sara Sampaio, Tina Kunakey, Phoebe Dahl, Bella Hadid, Thylane Blondeau and Latifa Arfaoui attended.
Kendall Jenner in Chopard Jewellery
Chopard co-president Caroline Scheufele said on this occasion: “The Cannes Festival is a must for Chopard. Each year, I seek to dazzle my guests by offering them an original and unforgettable evening.”
Chopard co-presidents Karl-Friedrich and Caroline Scheufele
SPACE
SPACE
Red Carpet bracelet Ref.859755-9001 open
Red Carpet bracelet Ref.859755-9001 closed
Cuff bracelet composed of amethyst beads totaling 188cts and set with topazs (10.6cts), rubies, tanzanites, purple sapphires, red and pink spinels, Paraiba tourmalines and a beautiful black opal of 14cts.
Ref. 859755-9001
As per Standard Operating Procedure, during dinner served in a space shuttle, fashion models paraded past, adorned in the latest Red Carpet creations from Chopard and wearing clothes by Elie Saab, before being joined for the grand finale by supermodels Arizona Muse, Winnie Harlow, Isabeli Fontana and Petra Nemcova.
Guests then found themselves teleported into space.
Red Carpet bracelet Ref.859874-9001
Cuff bracelet in 18ct white gold and titanium featuring arabesques motifs set with pear-shaped emerald cabochons totaling over 56cts, Paraïba tourmalines, blue and pink sapphires, amethysts, tsavorites, tanzanites, apatites and diamonds.
Ref. 859874-9001
Cathy Guetta
Upon their arrival, they were welcomed by Cathy Guetta, queen of Paris and Ibiza night life, recruited by SPACE Commander Caroline Scheufele, to ensure a good time.
Red Carpet bracelet Ref.859883-9001
Cuff bracelet in 18ct white gold and titanium featuring arabesques motifs set with amethysts, rubellites, blue and purple sapphires and lazulites.
Ref. 859883-9001
Bruno Mars
The highlight of the evening was when Bruno Mars, accompanied by a DJ, set the Chopard SPACE evening on fire by singing ‘Treasure’, ‘That’s what I like’, ‘Chunky’ and ‘Locked out of Heaven’.
Rihanna ♥ Chopard
Pop superstar Rihanna – who had marked her first ever appearance at the Cannes Festival by climbing the steps previously whilst adorned in creations from the Rihanna ♥ Chopard collection, designed in cooperation with Caroline Scheufele – graced the soirée with her presence.
RIHANNA ♥ CHOPARD Haute Joaillerie collection earrings
RIHANNA ♥ CHOPARD Haute Joaillerie collection
Rihanna (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain)
Rihanna wore a 1950s-inspired black silk gown and overcoat by British designers Ralph & Russo. She accessorized it with an enormous Chopard diamond choker and matching diamond earrings.
Rihanna and Caroline Scheufele launch Rihanna ♥ Chopard Collection
AlphaLuxe previously reported on the sneak preview of Rihanna ♥ Chopard Collection
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