The Cannes Movie Competition vet on her favourite hotspots, navigating a jewellery "dilemma" with Elizabeth Taylor and the one factor she will not journey with out.
Caroline Scheufele is just not solely Chopard’s co-president and inventive director, but additionally a Cannes Movie Competition veteran.
Forward of this 12 months’s seventy fifth anniversary version, she shared with THR a few of her experiences, resembling navigating a jewellery “dilemma” with Elizabeth Taylor, together with suggestions and her favourite factor in regards to the fest.
What have you ever missed most about Cannes?
We're celebrating our twenty fifth anniversary of a beautiful collaboration with the Cannes Movie Competition this 12 months. The connection began with me redesigning the Palme d’Or award trophy and has blossomed since. So, you would say that Cannes could be very particular to me. I missed the movies and cultural buzz, after all; the pageant is a singular event for the world’s most proficient actors, administrators and different professionals within the movie trade to collect and present their works. For me, a passionate cinema lover, 11 days of life revolving round movies is heaven. Additionally, there's an environment like no different right here, the attractive setting of the French Riviera, attention-grabbing and thrilling individuals, scrumptious meals – what's to not miss?
What restaurant have you ever missed?
La Petite Maison. I like to go there, there's all the time nice meals, music and implausible ambiance. It’s undoubtedly my go-to restaurant to carry buddies. I additionally take pleasure in having lunch on the terrace at Lodge du Cap-Eden-Roc, they've a shocking view on the ocean.
Final 12 months, Cannes was in July; this 12 months, it’s again to Might. Any choice?
Might! As a result of we've so many thrilling issues occurring, we are able to’t wait! As you understand, all of it started with the brand new Palme d’Or trophy, and because the years glided by, we turned increasingly more concerned, with new tasks such because the Trophée Chopard. It's awarded annually to each a younger and arising actress and actor to provide them a lift of their profession.
Additionally, yearly, we unveil in the course of the pageant our well-known Purple Carpet Assortment. The gathering is created particularly for Cannes and we're very proud to have a number of the most elegant and exquisite actresses on the earth put on our creations on the crimson carpet – it’s a really spine-tingling expertise for us. This 12 months is phenomenal as it's the pageant’s seventy fifth birthday, so we designed 75 distinctive hand-crafted excessive jewellery items impressed by my favourite moments in cinema. The gathering identify is “Chopard Loves Cinema” and was delivered to life by our wonderful artisans in our Haute Joaillerie workshop in Geneva.
Strangest request you’ve ever acquired in Cannes?
I used to be fortunate sufficient to fulfill and costume Elizabeth Taylor on a number of events. A real film legend who adored stunning jewels and stones, she generally had issue deciding on the items as she cherished all of them! One night we had been confronted with a dilemma. It was unimaginable for her to decide on between two attractive Chopard pairs of earrings, so she requested we discover a option to mix them! We managed to search out some ingenious option to hyperlink them collectively, and he or she stepped out adorned with each pairs.
Your “solely in Cannes” second?
Strolling up the legendary steps of the crimson carpet. While you arrive on the prime of the steps and switch round, you might be immersed within the electrifying ambiance; the a whole lot of photographers wearing tuxedos shouting out to the actors and actresses to catch their consideration, the flashing digicam bulbs, the glitter of sequined clothes and a lot adrenaline within the air. It’s a singular and magical second that you could solely dwell and expertise in Cannes.
Cannes responsible pleasure?
Having fun with the magnificent view from the Chopard rooftop on the Martinez Lodge whereas sipping a cocktail. That is the spot in Cannes, and we're fortunate to name it house throughout the entire pageant and welcome our buddies there.
One factor you received’t journey with out, in addition to your telephone?
My canine, Byron! He follows me all over the place.
What's your favourite factor in regards to the pageant?
I've so many favourite issues regarding Cannes, it’s troublesome to decide on. Possibly the large feeling of pleasure in the course of the Palme d’Or awards ceremony when our Chopard-designed trophy is introduced.