Take a magical (illustrated) journey to Cannes

29 May 2016 - 02:00 By Ntombenhle Shezi
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Ntombenhle Shezi recently jetted off to the South of France to attend the 69th Cannes Film Festival with Elie Saab

George Clooney, Amal Clooney, Julia Roberts and Jodie Foster attend the "Money Monster" Premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2016 in Cannes, France.
George Clooney, Amal Clooney, Julia Roberts and Jodie Foster attend the "Money Monster" Premiere during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2016 in Cannes, France.
Image: Tony Barson/FilmMagic

 

We boarded an 11-hour flight from Johannesburg International to Zürich Airport. A short flight later, we finally arrived in Nice.

 

After a 30-minute drive from the airport, we arrived at the luxurious Hotel Martinez. Frequented by celebrities during the festival, the hotel is a beautiful blend of modern and classic. The hotel also played host to Elie Saab's showroom, where we got an exclusive look at the label's haute couture designs.

 

 

On the second night of the festival we made our way to the Palais des Festivals, where we watched Jodie Foster's new film 'Money Monster'. On the red carpet, we loved Freida Pinto, Kendall Jenner and Vanessa Paradis in Elie Saab.

A bumpy 15-minute ride took us to the small island of Saint Honorat. This perfect lunch-time retreat is home to about 20 Cistercian monks, who tend to the island's renowned wine-producing vineyards.

Our Cannes experience would not be complete without a spritz of Elie Saab's Le Parfum Rose Couture, R1,110 for 50ml EDP. With notes of rose, jasmine and orange blossom, the fragrance is all romantic elegance.

 

A specially curated Rose Couture playlist by Elie Saab added some sweet jams to our Cannes party.

Sensi Sye- Roses

Elvinci&co - Outkast Roses (elvinci&co remix)

VINCE - The Chainsmokers feat. Rozes Roses (Hitimpulse & Vince Remix)

Monstercat- Deon Custom Roses

Basenji - Petals

Henrik Schwarz - Black Rose. SKY

Joris Voorn- St Germain Rose Rouge (Joris Voorn Secret Mix)

FDVM - Matthew And The Atlas Pale Sun Rose (Teemid & FDVM Remix)

Kieutrinh Phan - David's Lyre English Roses

ABRA - Roses XOXO

3 roses- Lean on

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