Rhonda Richford

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Under the South of France sun, Persol has it made in the shades. The Italian sunglasses brand is partnering with PR maven Albane Cleret's Terrasse by Albane, the pop-up hot spot during the film festival, to reinforce its ties with the movie world. This connection is not a recent branding effort, but rather a storied relationship stretching back decades.

3 days ago | wwd.com | Rhonda Richford

In a city that is built around cinema, the Hôtel Martinez is quite the scene during the Cannes Film Festival. Full of celebrity suites, festival partners L'Oréal and Chopard, and a lobby filled with photo shoots, the hotel is at the heart of the hustle and bustle. Now the Martinez has opened a new spot to be seen in - a glamorous, 1930s-inspired bar tucked under the Palme d'Or restaurant, where the jury traditionally holds its first meal together.

3 days ago | wwd.com | Rhonda Richford

Mas Candille, a historic hotel nestled in the hills above Cannes, has been awakened from its design slumber with new backing from the Clarins beauty family and a makeover from designer Hugo Toro. "When I first visited, it was like discovering a sleeping beauty," he said. "The building was in terrible condition, but the location had a spirit. I had a vision of the story we could tell here."After being acquired by investor Jean-Philippe Cartier in 2020, the hotel underwent two years of renovation.

3 days ago | wwd.com | Rhonda Richford

Film buyers in Cannes are always looking for the next new thing, and the city itself is no different. Each year it offers up a selection of new spots. Here's a few places to hit if you lost your suitcase, crave a good taco or just want to spend a few minutes taking in art outside of a darkened theater. Taking over the former Repetto store on Rue d'Antibes, Polo Ralph Lauren has opened its latest outpost in Cannes with a colorful selection of polos, chinos, button downs and T-shirts for men.

3 days ago | wwd.com | Rhonda Richford

Welcome to Caroline's world. For each edition of the Cannes Film Festival, Chopard copresident and artistic director Caroline Scheufele designs a special collection destined for the red carpet. While in the past she has drawn inspirations from the world of fairy tales and silver screen classics, this time it's about her world. "It's all that is around me that inspires me.