Key takeaways
• Helena Christensen wore the new Vanguart Pink Ceramic ORB timepiece at the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival.
• Vanguart was founded in 2017 by a team of experts with experience developing complex movements for brands like Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille.
• The brand is known for its avant-garde approach to Haute Horlogerie, featuring sculptural designs and technical innovations like the Blackhole and Orb models.
(CANNES, FRANCE) – Internationally acclaimed model, photographer, and cultural icon Helena Christensen made a striking appearance at the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival wearing the newly unveiled Vanguart Pink Ceramic ORB timepiece.
Set against the iconic backdrop of Cannes, Christensen’s red-carpet appearance reflected a refined dialogue between contemporary haute horlogerie and timeless elegance. The Pink Ceramic ORB embodies Vanguart’s distinctive approach to avant-garde watchmaking, merging sculptural design with exceptional craftsmanship.
About Vanguart
Founded in 2017 by Chairman and Co-Founder, Mehmet Koruturk, CEO, Axel Leuenberger, Chief Technical Officer, Jérémy Freléchox, and Creative Director, Thierry Fischer. Vanguart has emerged with a clear vision and a unique aesthetic. During their time at APRP, working directly with Giulio Papi, Axel and Jeremy contributed significantly to the development of complex movements for iconic brands, including Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, and Chanel.
Vanguart’s combined collective and broad expertise has sparked a remarkable inception for the brand, showcased by the captivating debut of the Vanguart Blackhole in 2019 and the launch of the Vanguart Orb in 2024. Manufacturer Vanguart innovates by crafting highly complex watches, introducing technical and experiential methods to engage with time. Vanguart pioneers a distinctive vision in Haute Horlogerie, forging an unparalleled path in independent watchmaking.
