The more Moët flowed, the bubblier we became
THE Moët & Chandon Grand Day party was one for the books, complete with all the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood-style party. Celebrating Moët Impérial’s 150th anniversary, celebs and influencers didn’t hold back and were dressed to the nines in elegant and sexy outfits. With the theme “Studio 54”, a contemporary reinterpretation of New York City’s ’70s glitz and glamorous discos, popular outfit choices for Saturday night included sequin bodysuits and pants and over-the-top dresses.
Even guys came to the party with dapper looks with pops glitter and shine.
The occasion was a global 24-hour celebration that saw one million people, across 80 countries toasting one of the world’s most popular champagnes.
Johannesburg hosted the sought after party at the Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton.
The VIP guest-list was tight and only included the who-is-who in entertainment, socialites and influencers.
Guests included Boity Thulo who wore a sparkly three piece assemble by Pretoria designer Orapeleng Modutle; Maps Maponyane, Jessica Nkosi, Khanyi Mbau, Kelly Khumalo, Khanya Mkangisa and Thembi Seete. GQ’s editor, Yati Khumalo, awarded most glamorous female to Tshepi Vundla, who stole the show in a dazzling silver sequin bell bottom pants with matching top.
Champagne flowed in gold glasses and miniature bottles of Moët & Chandon from Africa’s first Moët Mini vending machine.
Guests danced to music by DJ PH while sipping champagne served from 6-litre illuminated Moët & Chandon Jeroboam as confetti rained from the ceiling.
“On Moët & Chandon Grand Day, we are thrilled to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Moët Impérial, our signature champagne that has embodied the grandeur of the House since 1869,” said Pascal Asin, Moët Hennessy managing director Africa Middle East.
“Moët & Chandon is synonymous today with celebration because for almost three centuries, we have combined our ‘savoir-faire’ (know-how) with our own art of the fête to perfect a unique ‘savoir-fête’ that has made our champagnes a great choice for toasting both intimate moments and important milestones.”