Cannes Lions Day 1: Style Cartel’s Exclusive HarbourView Experience

Join Style Cartel at Cannes Lions 2025! Discover Day 1 highlights, yacht talks with Issa Rae and Will.i.am, and a surprise performance by Mary J. Blige. Experience the creative pulse of the French Riviera.

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Diving into the Heart of Creativity

Cannes Lions 2025 was such vibes! Style Cartel was thrilled to be there. We are immersed in the global creative festival. Day One at Harbour View yacht, events set an incredible tone. The French Riviera sparkles with inspiration.

Yacht Talks and Creative Icons

This festival is about networking and innovation. It’s about yacht talks, parties, and power. We enjoyed the luxurious setting. The drinks and food flowed freely. This energised us for the week.

Rosé on the Riviera with Issa Rae

Our highlight was seeing Issa Rae. She graced the “RosĂ© on the Riviera” talk. Her vision-to-valuation journey inspired us. DJ AG set the perfect vibe. Issa Rae was incredibly personable. She encouraged the entire Style Cartel Team. We are motivated to keep pushing boundaries.

Will.i.am’s Shifting Perspectives

Later, Will.i.am joined the “Shifter(s) Series.” He offered yachtside insights. His words resonated deeply. These conversations are invaluable. We connect with industry pioneers.

A Night of Legendary Performances

The evening brought incredible music. Las’ Set featured Saint Harison. Lucky Daye also performed. Adam Blackstone accompanied them. DJ AG and DJ Aktive spun amazing sets. Then, a true legend appeared. Mary J. Blige performed a mix of her hits. We felt truly grateful. Being in that room was an honour.

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Style Cartel’s Place in the Spotlight

We are journalists and content creators. We rubbed elbows with industry movers. Advertisers and future leaders were present. Content truly reigns supreme here. We learned Style Cartel is a force. This festival reinforced our value. It proved our media company’s strength. Being here was worth every penny. Women like us are writing checks. We are shaping the future.

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Charlotte Smith

Charlotte Smith is the founder of Style Cartel, a platform dedicated to creating engaging digital content and securing impactful editorial coverage for brands and POCs like herself. With a background in Fashion, digital marketing, or brand strategy, Charlotte brings a wealth of experience in connecting brands with their audiences. She is passionate about showcasing brands with unique stories and values and helping them amplify their reach through compelling content. Charlotte believes that there is a seat at the table for everyone and holds the elevator door open so we all can go to the penthouse suite.