In luxury news, Jamaican track and field legend Usain Bolt and French football star Kylian Mbappé were on hand last night for a special event at Watches & Wonders celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hublot’s iconic Big Bang model. The event was held at the Geneva, and it was the first time Mbappé and Bolt had met. Both are brand ambassadors.
Chefs and brand ambassadors Anne-Sophie Pic, Clare Smyth, Yannick Alléno, Eneko Atxa and Andreas Caminada boast a combined total of 43 Michelin stars between them and these five culinary masters put on a gastronomic performance as they prepared personalised signature dishes created especially for the anniversary. Each chef worked live in their own space, creating culinary delights which were a treat for the guests’ eyes and taste buds.
“Our icon, the Big Bang, has redefined the codes of contemporary watchmaking,” said Hublot CEO Julien Tornare. “Twenty years on, celebrating its revolutionary mindset, the Big Bang continues to embody the boldness, innovation and pioneering spirit for which Hublot is renowned. It was such an emotional moment to have our Hublot Family united on this unprecedented occasion”.
Professional sailor and 3 times Vendée Globe finisher, Alan Roura, world champion sprinter, Mujinga Kambundji, and head coaches for the France and Portugal football teams Didier Deschamps and Roberto Martinez were also on hand.
Images: Hublot
Hublot: Usain Bolt, Kylian Mbappé, Julien Tornare.
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