May 21, 2026

Caroline & Friends: a first Cannes Ladies’ Dinner by Chopard

Chopard set the tone at the Cannes Film Festival, celebrating not only talent, femininity, and craftsmanship, but also female power. On May 13, Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, hosted an intimate evening devoted to women on the Chopard Rooftop atop the Hôtel Martinez.

As one of the rare female leaders of a luxury Maison, Caroline Scheufele brought together, for the first time in Cannes, a dinner gathering friends and influential women from the cinema industry, as well as other creative fields. The evening celebrated feminine creativity, elegance, and empowerment.

Caroline Scheufele also invited female talents to shape this exclusive evening. Two-Michelin-starred chef Fanny Rey created the menu. 

Long-time friend Carla Bruni performed for the intimate audience, while DJ and it-girl Claire Laffut kept the energy high with an electrifying set. French portrait artist Anouk Gilly was on hand to capture the occasion through individual sketches for each guest.

The evening brought together an exclusive circle, including American actress Kelly Rutherford, British actress and model Poppy Delevingne, French actress Elsa Zylberstein, Cannes Film Festival President Iris Knobloch,

Italian actress Anna Ferzetti, French writer Amanda Sthers, Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, French models Suzy de Givenchy and Estelle Lefébure, Golden Globe Awards President Helen Hoehne, Gaumont CEO Sidonie Dumas, Pathé Managing Director Laure de Boissard, artist Gina Alice Redlinger, Chinese entrepreneur Nancy Zhang, and more inspiring women from all over the world.

This moment of conviviality, authenticity, and sparkle set the tone, ushering in the Cannes Film Festival with a distinctly feminine energy. 

What made the evening particularly beautiful was the spirit of connection that filled the rooftop. Women from different countries, industries, and creative worlds gathered around one table, exchanging perspectives, stories, and experiences. New connections were sparked, inspiring conversations unfolded naturally throughout the evening, and the atmosphere of support, elegance, and feminine power was palpable in every corner of the Chopard Rooftop.

Author ANNA TISCHE