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Jaeger-LeCoultre Dazzles in Venice at Film Festival Opening

Stars and notables stole the show with their dazzling Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces at the opening of the 73rd Film Festival in Venice.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Dazzles in Venice at Film Festival Opening
Ella Purnell Photo Credt: Getty Images
Photo credit: Getty Images
Chiara Mastroianni Photo credit: Getty Images

 

The Haute Minute

Stars and notables stole the show with their dazzling Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces at the opening of the 73rd Film Festival in Venice.

Luxury Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre partnered in the prestigious Venice International Film Festival, attending the Opening Ceremony and celebrating the World Premiere of director Damien Chazelle’s film La La Land.

The festival will run at the Venice Lido from August 31st to September 10th, raising awareness and promoting international cinema in all forms of its industry ranging from art, to entertainment, and free speech. The annual cultural event kicked off with this very special evening, drawing in notable attendees from all over the world.

Ella Purnell Photo Credt: Getty Images
Ella Purnell
Photo Credt: Getty Images

Boldface attendees such as actresses Ella Purnell and Cristiana Capotondi, along with Jaeger-LeCoultre Ambassador Zhao Wei all flaunted some of the brand’s most remarkable timepieces as they strut down the red carpet entering the event. Purnell wore the Reverso One Cordonnet, which added elegant simplicity to her sophisticated gown, while Capotondi wore the Reverso One Réédition on her wrist. Zhao Wei sported her favorite brand wearing the beautiful Jaeger-Lecoultre Vintage Jewellery watch in white gold.

Damien Chapelle Photo Credit: Getty Images
Damien Chazelle
Photo Credit: Getty Images

The guest of honor, Damien Chazelle, debuted his new film La La Land that evening and chose to make his grand entrance on the red carpet wearing the sleek Master Ultra Thin Moon watch for the occasion. Other notable attendees spotted with Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces include jury members Gemma Arterton with a Master Ultra Thin, Chiara Mastroianni with the Master Lady, Nelly Karim with a Reverso Cordonnet Duetto and Moon So-ri with a Vintage High Jewelry watch in white gold; godmother of the 73rd Venice Film Festival Sonia Bergamosco with a Duoplan Cocktail watch. The fabulous event set the stage for the 11-day film festival with high-end luxury, cultural awareness, and fantastic talent.

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