Cannes You Believe The Celebrities?

Cannes is the most exciting place to be this week, with the vibrant and prestigious film festival in full swing! A-listers have flocked to this glamorous location for premieres, after parties and celebrations. The Palais is alive with music, dancing and most of all movies! The red carpet signifies the exclusivity of the event, yet civilians are brushing shoulders with celebrities as they stroll down the promenade which reminds us that it is all happening on our doorstep!

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Dior, DiCaprio and Designer Swimwear

The French Riviera is the local hangout for celebrities this summer thanks to the warm seas, vibrant nightlife and picturesque towns. Discover how Dior unveils his seaside childhood in his new nautical collection, Leonardo DiCaprio parties in the French Riviera and Kimberly Garner models her new high-end swimwear collection in St Tropez.

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Nautical necklaces and boaty bracelets have set sail this summer with Dior’s jewelry line. The collection is a tribute to his fond childhood memories spent in his childhood seaside villa; the line tells the story of travel, luck and his passion for roses. Nostalgia must have kicked in with the creation of a twisted outline of gold rice grains as an ode to the ocean, ‘what is more metaphorical than a medallion’ says de Castellane?

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Luxury Nautical is on Trend This Summer!

This summer the ‘nautical’ look is making it’s mark. Here are some quirky and questionable trends that we have noticed are very popular in the French Riviera.

Is green the new black? Adidas are striving to save the seas by creating trainers made using garbage from the sea. This innovative design is partially made from waste materials; the sole of the sneaker from sustainable materials whilst the upper part is from recycled ocean waste. The trash was collected whilst on a mission to monitor illegal poaching, hence the colour of the shoe stemming from the green fishing nets used in the expedition.

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Image from The Weather Network

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