Cover Unveil the last chapter of the Nature Sauvage High Jewellery collection, Cartier hosted its Ambassadors and Friends of the Maison for the High Jewellery Singapore Gala Dinners at the National Gallery Singapore this week

Unveiling the last chapter of the Nature Sauvage High Jewellery collection, Cartier hosted its Ambassadors and Friends of the Maison for the High Jewellery Singapore Gala Dinners at the National Gallery Singapore this week

Rife with stunning animal motifs and immaculately set gemstones in ornate and intricate structures, Cartier’s Nature Sauvage high jewellery collection pays homage to the wild, untamed majesty of nature. 

After its grand premiere in Vienna and a second chapter in Shanghai, the Maison unveilled the final chapter of the Nature Sauvage high jewellery collection in Singapore, hosting an intimate gala dinner held at the National Gallery Singapore on April 26.

Interestingly, the National Gallery Singapore also played host to Cartier’s last international High Jewellery event in the nation, representing profound significance for the Maison.

The venue was the perfect backdrop to an evening of heritage, culture and craftsmanship as celebrities and prominent figures from all around the world were invited to witness this unforgettable showcase of creativity and savoir-faire. Hosted by Cartier Southeast Asia & Oceania CEO Yanina Novitskaya and Veronica Prat van Thiel, Cartier International High Jewellery Director, the the star-studded evening saw Friend of the Maison and British actress Gemma Chan dressed in two novelties from the Nature Sauvage Chapter III High Jewellery collection: the Molinae earrings and necklace. Meanwhile, Cartier ambassador and Korean actor Byeon Woo Seok wore a Reflection de Cartier necklace, the White Hana brooch, and a Santos de Cartier watch.

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Photo 1 of 11 Cartier novelties from Nature Sauvage high jewellery collection
Photo 2 of 11 A contemporary dance performed by Arabesque Vietnam Dance Company
Photo 3 of 11 A runway show showcasing 18 looks in collaboration with designer David Laport
Photo 4 of 11 Yanina Novitskaya and Veronica Prat van Thiel giving their welcome speeches
Photo 5 of 11 Yanina Novitskaya and Gemma Chan
Photo 6 of 11 Cheryl Yang wore the Red Astralis necklace from the collection
Photo 7 of 11 Byeon Woo Seok wearing a Reflection de Cartier necklace, the White Hana brooch, and a Santos de Cartier watch
Photo 8 of 11 Bai Jingting wore the Panthère Telesma brooch and the Panthère Dentelle watch
Photo 9 of 11 Cartier novelties from Nature Sauvage high jewellery collection
Photo 10 of 11 Cartier novelties from Nature Sauvage high jewellery collection
Photo 11 of 11 Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s performance
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Above Gemma Chan wearing two novelties from Cartier’s Nature Sauvage high jewellery collection
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Above Korean Byeon Woo Seok wearing Cartier jewellery and watch

Guests were treated to a five-course gastronomic journey inspired by Nature Sauvage, crafted exclusively for the evening by Chef Jimmy Lim, the Singapore-born, Taiwan-based chef-proprietor of the three-Michelin-starred JL Studio. 

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Riveting performances of the evening set things on a high note, including a contemporary dance performed by Arabesque Vietnam Dance Company and choreographed by acclaimed director Nguyen Tan Loc, as well as instrumental performance by Singapore-based multidisciplinary collective SAtheCollective. Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor took to the stage in a stellar headline performance as well.

Later, a stunning runway show complemented the guests’ sensorial dining experience as the Maison presented its exclusive couture collaboration with celebrated Dutch designer, David Laport. 

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Tania Jayatilaka
Digital Editor, Tatler Malaysia
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Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.