Let us set the scene, an Ancient Spanish Monastery illuminated by candles and surrounded by rustic bricks and metalwork. A string quartet fills the echoing halls with sounds that exemplify emotion and class, setting the tone for the evening ahead. Guests arrive in their best dress to celebrate BVLGARI’s Magnifica High Jewelry Collection in Miami, Florida. Most notably, Candace Swanepoel, Leona Lewis, Lily Aldridge and Kate Beckinsale are in attendance. The night is filled with glamor, and we have all the details.
Hosted by Daniel Paltridge, president of BVLGARI North America, guests were on site to view a model presentation of the maison’s latest high jewelry creations. BVLGARI ambassador Lily Aldridge attended the event dressed in a bright fuchsia dress that channeled the elegance and grace of the Greek goddess Athena. Slung over one shoulder, the dress left the model’s neck wide open, making room for a silver and ruby choker by BVLGARI, which framed her sleek hair and statement earrings.
Following the theme of Grecian goddess, actress Kate Beckinsale dripped in regality as a golden Olympic statue in an intricate see-through gown. With swirls of metallics contrasting against masterful jewel and stone work, this gown set the backdrop for the main even of the look: the BVLGARI jewels.
But leave it to Candace Swanepoel to change the aesthetic tone. Instead of opting for an extravagant gown, she chose a chic suit take on a little black dress. With a satin finish, Swanepoel shone in the soft light of the event, sitting down for dinner with Aldridge and Beeckinsale.
To finish off the night, singer Leona Lewis entertained guests with a medley of her greatest hits, all while radiating in a black and white number paired with white opera-length gloves with dramatic flourishes on the upper arm. The cut of the dress was styled sharply so that none of the attention was drawn away from Lewis’ beauty and opulentearrings, which were a perfect way to end such a radiant night.
