A Bulgari Night at Milan’s Little Versailles

In Milan—a city where fashion, design, and culture are alive and thriving—Roman jeweler Bvlgari unveiled “Eclettica,” presenting a new artistic horizon in the world of high jewelry and high-end watches. Brought to life alongside global icons including Anne Hathaway, Kim Ji-won, Dua Lipa, Jake Gyllenhaal, Liu Yifei, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the collection’s vision culminated in a truly special moment.

Set against Villa Arconati—designed based on studies of Leonardo da Vinci’s codices and dubbed the “Little Versailles of Milan”—and the modernist, intimate Villa Necchi Campiglio, the event revealed around 650 creations spanning high jewelry, high-end watches, high jewelry bags, and fragrances. At its heart was the Eclettica collection, comprising more than 160 pieces, and charting a creative journey across sculpture, painting, and architecture through 14 transformable creations, more than 50 millionaire jewels, and nine masterpieces titled “Capolavori.”

Villa Arconati, the stage for the gala dinner and high jewelry show, is a space born of inspiration drawn from Leonardo da Vinci’s philosophy. Known as the “Little Versailles of Milan,” it is a venue rich in historical and artistic symbolism.

For the occasion, Bvlgari ambassadors gathered in Milan, with newly joined Dua Lipa and Jake Gyllenhaal adding a striking presence. Joined by Anne Hathaway, Kim Ji-won, Liu Yifei, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, they completed a dazzling moment celebrating the unveiling of Eclettica. Together, they perfectly embodied Bvlgari’s bold, modern spirit and singular allure.

Arriving at the event, guests were greeted by the villa’s illuminated façade before stepping into the opening of the evening—where architectural grandeur met a contemporary vision—and enjoying a cocktail reception inside. Curated by Michelin-starred chef Viviana Varese, the dinner flowed naturally along the three artistic languages that define Eclettica. Three distinct spaces each offered a different sensory experience, guiding attendees on a gradual journey of immersion.

In the fresco-adorned Sala di Fetonte hall, a painterly interplay of light and color resonated with the collection’s gemstone compositions. In the Sala del Paesaggio hall, a sculptural approach exploring materiality and movement underscored tactile contrasts and three-dimensional boldness. Finally, in the opulent Rococo Ballroom, an architectural staging built on rhythm and reflection filled the space, while antique mirrors expanded light and volume—metaphorically revealing the collection’s structural refinement.

The evening’s highlight unfolded as a show performance that fused the three artistic languages at the core of Eclettica into a single, integrated experience. A monumental pillar of light inspired by Rome rose as a sculptural presence in the space, functioning both as an architectural structure and a totem of light. Within this vertical form, musicians performed classical pieces, their silhouettes projected as shadows that evoked the sense of time embedded in ancient Roman sculpture. Models wearing Eclettica creations and custom dresses by emerging Italian designer Francesco Murano moved through the space like living sculptures. Beams of light tracing precise geometries and immersive projections created in collaboration with digital art studio fuse added a dual visual depth, expanding perceptions of volume and motion. The villa’s walls transformed into a chromatic landscape—a macro reimagining of Bvlgari jewelry—realized as a living canvas.