A few days before the closing ceremony of the 72nd Cannes International Film Festival, the Trophée Chopard committee has chosen to honour British actress Florence Pugh and French actor François Civil with the prestigious award. During an official dinner organised at the Agora by Pierre Lescure, President of the Cannes Film Festival; Thierry Frémaux, General Delegate; and Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, illustrious godmother of the Trophée Chopard 2019, presented both winners with their trophies. Former laureates, such as Marion Cotillard and Léa Seydoux, were in the audience, which included a large number of actors on hand to congratulate the two young thespians.

The scent of romance wafted gently through the dreamy setting of the Chopard LOVE Night during an evening full of surprises, notably featuring a dramatic performance by opera singers Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov, a stage act by artiste Dita von Teese and a runway show of Haute Joaillerie creations from the Red Carpet Collection. A concert by global superstar Mariah Carey was the crowning moment of the night's festivities. This year, Chopard has chosen LOVE as the central theme of its activities at the 72nd Cannes International Film Festival, also setting the tone for the grand soirée organized by Co-President and Artistic Director Caroline Scheufele; and at which the decoration designed by the Maison embodied a splendid tribute to the film sets of the great romantic movies. 

Chopard returns to the Mille Miglia in 2019 for the 31st time both as historic partner and official timekeeper. This year, the Maison’s Co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, a true car aficionado, will compete at the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing”. For the first time, he will be accompanied by his daughter, Caroline-Marie, heir to the Scheufele family’s passion for racing. Chopard, famous for its connection with historic motoring, will also unveil its latest Mille Miglia Race Edition chronograph and two other new models, the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control and a watch celebrating the centenary of coachbuilder Zagato.

Since 1998, Chopard – the Artisan of Emotions – and the Cannes International Film Festival have been jointly writing the history of cinema. As official historical partner to the event, the watchmaker-jeweller dedicates its expertise to the Festival by crafting the legendary Palme d'or in its workshops, along with all the other trophies awarded during the closing ceremony. For this year’s Festival, Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of the Maison, chose the theme of love, which pervaded all the activities staged by Chopard during the fortnight in Cannes. 

The Maison Chopard is delighted to present a new Eau de Parfum within the Happy Chopard Collection. Happy Chopard Bigaradia, a new sensory ode to the joie de vivre inspired by nature’s infinite beauty.

Behind Happy Chopard Bigaradia stands a talented young perfumer, Dora Baghriche, who has already composed Felicia Roses and Lemon Dulci. A woman with a sunny nature and a joyful soul. At the heart of her creation lies the bitter-orange tree, bigaradier in French. She daringly played with all the aspects of this exceptionally generous plant, multiplying its facets to create a surprisingly luminous, positive and enveloping fragrance. Its signature is the combination of great naturals with unexpected notes, ingredients which – just like dancing diamonds – deliver deliciously addictive hints, unexpected crispness, or the enveloping touch of warm, ambery accents.

Chopard and Zagato first crossed paths during Mille Miglia rallies and there was bound to be a perfect understanding between the watchmaker and the Italian car design signature. A love of fine mechanics, a passion for design, respect for tradition, and an attraction to racing and performance are all common denominators now resulting in Chopard's tribute to the 100th anniversary of its racing partner and friend. A mechanical tribute, naturally, with the Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Zagato 100th Anniversary Edition watch, crafted by Chopard in a 100-piece limited edition.

Every year, Chopard introduces precious novelties at Baselworld, the trending show where all watch and jewellery innovations are unveiled to the public. Once again, a joyful parade of sparkles and an inimitable technicity made this Edition shine even brighter. It’s time to reveal what’s been going on behind-the-scenes, and present you all the new stunning watch creations both for Him and for Her.

At Baselworld 2019, Chopard showcases a more feminine than ever Happy Sport interpretation with the revival of the ‘’gallet’’ bracelet, a code borrowed from the very first watch of this collection back in 1993.