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The very first Cannes Film Festival was canceled due to World War II, which began in 1939. The first film festival on the French Riviera rolled out the red carpet only in 1946 and since then has been welcoming guests from all over the world every year.

The war in Ukraine is happening right now and these brutal events have left their indelible mark on the May festival in Cannes. Guests choose bows in the colours of the Ukrainian flag as a sign of solidarity and support. The unprecedented performance of President Zelensky with an inspirational speech broke the standing ovation of the hall.

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Tutus Kurniati, the owner of the eponymous luxury concept store in Dubai that dresses stars from Bollywood to Hollywood, trendsetter and influencer chose a black dress from Gemy Maalouf to showcase her own interpretation of the trendy “Got girl style”. For the second edition of the 75th Cannes Film Festival, Tutus opted for the same black colour, wearing a luxurious dress with a train covering her head from the brand LE999 to express her emotions about what is happening in the world.

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A black dress today speaks not of restraint, conservatism, or just a sense of taste, but of sympathy and sadness. For exits on the red carpet, Tutus chose a dress with a lush black flower on the bodice and a multi-layered skirt, and a dress with a cape train – this is how she expressed her attitude to world wars: “Palestine and Israel, Russia and Ukraine”, —says Tutus, — “My heart hurts. I pray that the war will end.”

But Tutus notes that even in such a gloomy time, it is important to notice the beauty and kindness of the world, not to lose faith in people and find time for a holiday.

As the owner of the fashion concept store “Tutus Kurniati”, Tutus uses her influence and authority, friendships with fashion brands and designers, and clients around the world to call for peace and support charities.

“The fashion industry has a huge impact on people”, said Tutus convincingly and if fashion can speak eloquently on important topics, it should be used for the good of the world.

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With over 20 years of partnership with Cannes Film Festival, Chopard continues to cherish the relationship and has now introduced a stellar red carpet collection for the occasion.

The collection, which was dreamed up by Co-President and Creative Director of Chopard Caroline Scheufele, comprises 71 creations to reflect the edition number of the Cannes FilmFestival.

Taking inspiration from the journey of Scheufele where she came across architecture, art, literature, cinema and nature – which were her muses –, this Haute Joaillerie collection was rife with glamour and profusion of colours.

Among the 71 pieces of jewellery, the one-of-a-kind feather necklace has drawn our attention the most.

For the first time ever, Chopard created a necklace using real feathers to complement the annual prestigious French film festival. Co-created with feather artist Nelly Saunier, an acknowledged expert with 30 years experience, this creation is a masterpiece of exceptional mastery and fervent passion in jewellery.

Influenced by the costumes and traditional skills of the people on the Mongolian Plateau, the plumage necklace is beautifully adorned with the rooster, grey heron, ostrich and black pheasant feathers and accentuated by a sculpted gold cameo.

Snagged from the centre spot, the gold cameo is decorated meticulously by volutes of blue apatites, violet garnets and red jasper.

On the jewellery imbued with the free-spirited creature, Nelly Saunier said, “Birds are born with this elegance and appearances are never deceptive. They demonstrate total freedom in revealing their beauty. It is this spontaneity and this authentic form of expression that I share. Feathers are all about emotions .”

See more details about the intricate masterpiece in the gallery below: