Cate Blanchett, Kevin Spacey, Elle Macpherson, Zinédine Zidane Shine In Geneva0 comments

IWC’s gala event ‘A Night in Portofino’ has brought together well known faces – including Hollywood A-listers Cate Blanchett, Kevin Spacey, Matthew Fox, Jean Reno, and Bond director Marc Forster; sporting legends including Zinédine Zidane,  and tennis star Boris Becker; supermodel Elle Macpherson; and singer Ronan Keating.

Sporting legend Zinedene Zidane discussed the ‘22 World Cup bid, while Boris Becker talks about Andy Murray’s chances in the Australian Open. Cate Blanchett speculates about her possible role in The Hobbit as well as her new film project Hannah. She also discusses her fellow Australian BAFTA nominations. While Jean Reno talks about how he thinks Natalie Portman deserves an Oscar this year. Kevin Spacey talks about how it feels to produce the Golden Globes winning film The Social Network. Matthew Fox discusses his projects after the end of Lost while Ronan Keating talks about his upcoming performance with Boyzone and that he wouldn’t mind appearing on the X factor judges panel. The gorgeous Elle Macpherson talks about working on the next series of Britain’s Next Top Model.

The entire evening celebrated Italian-style joie de vivre, as around 900 guests were transported to the carefree days of the 1950s and ‘60s. The focal point of the evening was an exhibition by celebrated photographer Peter Lindbergh, whose shoot in the picturesque harbour town of Portofino featured a selection of international friends of the brands including party attendees Cate Blanchett, Kevin Spacey and Elle Macpherson.

The 21st Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (International Fair of Fine Luxury Watchmaking) is held from January 17th to 21st 2011 in Palexpo, Geneva. This private trade fair is a landmark event for the fine watch sector, and at this year’s show 19 watch brands will present their new products, including Baume & Mercier, IWC, Cartier and Mont Blanc. Not only does it attract 12,500 international retailers, journalists and brand representatives, but also some of the world’s biggest celebrities.