Known for its electric energy, the annual film festival taking place in Cannes this May can feel like a nonstop frenzy for those crisscrossing the Boulevard de la Croisette for business and pleasure.
He recalls stepping into the lush gardens of the beach house overlooking the azure waters of the Mediterranean for the first time. “As an interior designer, I have to feel the vibe. I felt organically linked to the villa,” he says. “When I got into this mansion, I was instantly inspired.” The interior design of Villa AH is a collaboration with Portuguese lifestyle powerhouse Paula Sousa, owner and CEO of Munna and Ginger & Jagger. “Paula is a real creative force,” says Huynh. “I instantly fell in love with her creations and artistry.”
Sousa’s craftmanship is also evident in several objects from Ginger & Jagger, a line of home decor that serves to honor nature in designs that combine metal and woodwork. One of Sousa’s lamps serves, on this occasion, as a nod to the golden palm leaf often associated with the festival. This includes bespoke cocktails utilizing top brands and products, including French craft gin makers Citadelle Gin (with the exclusive unveiling of Citadelle Rouge and Jardin D’ete Mamma Mia’s prized limoncello and Adriatico, a special amaretto from Italy — available as Classic or Bianco — to name a few.