Inside Christofle’s South Florida Collaboration: Grace Faena, Sarah Wetenhall, and Dee & Tommy Hilfiger Redefine the Art of Hosting
- Miami Living Team
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For nearly two centuries, Christofle, the legendary Parisian silversmith founded in 1830 by Charles Christofle, has defined the art of fine living. Renowned as a royal and imperial supplier, the Maison’s masterful creations have adorned the world’s grandest tables—from European palaces to modern-day design sanctuaries right here in Miami.
In its latest celebration of contemporary hospitality, Christofle steps into the heart of South Florida’s vibrant social scene, partnering with three icons of style and grace: Grace Faena, the incandescent Miami creative and wife of hospitality visionary Alan Faena; Sarah Wetenhall, Palm Beach’s doyenne of timeless glamour and proprietor of The Colony Hotel; and Dee and Tommy Hilfiger, fashion legends whose Palm Beach villa radiates charisma and coastal charm.
Miami Living takes a look at these dazzling collaborations.
GRACE FAENA: The Radiant Muse of Miami’s Creative Constellation
High above South Beach’s glittering shoreline, Grace Faena’s beachfront penthouse pulses with energy and art. Born in Miami and shaped by Paris and Buenos Aires, Grace is a designer whose work celebrates craftsmanship, vintage textiles, and the soulful beauty of objects with history—crystals, fabrics, and, naturally, silver.
Known for hosting with flair, Grace’s soirées are an extension of her artistry: martinis shaken in Christofle’s Graphik shaker, empanadas served on the MOOD Collection tray, and dulce de leche arranged on the Vertigo 3-tiered stand. The next morning, she lounges on her Pierre Paulin couch, sipping espresso from a Christofle stainless steel cup, the Haute Orfevrerie Dellipse saber gleaming nearby. Was champagne sabred the night before? Obviously.
SARAH WETENHALL: Palm Beach’s Patron of Modern Glamour
Across the water, Sarah Wetenhall—the elegant visionary behind The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach’s beloved “Pink Paradise”—welcomes guests to her island home. Since acquiring and reinventing The Colony in 2016 with her husband, Andrew Wetenhall, Sarah has become synonymous with refined hospitality and effortless sophistication.
Her alfresco brunches are a masterclass in detail: lump crab salad and mimosas served in Iriana crystal glassware, blooms spilling from a vintage Christofle Peuplier vase, and Babylone hurricanes glowing softly in the morning light. The table is dressed in Infini flatware, each setting a quiet reminder that beauty and grace are best enjoyed daily. Between hosting in Palm Beach and stewarding her East Hampton gem, The Hedges Inn, Sarah embodies Christofle’s belief that true hospitality is both art and attitude.
DEE & TOMMY HILFIGER: Palm Beach Glamour with Playful Panache
A few miles north, fashion’s most dynamic duo—Dee and Tommy Hilfiger—open the doors to their Mediterranean-style Palm Beach villa, a home where Studio 54 glamour meets barefoot coastal ease. The couple’s parties are legendary: intimate yet electric, steeped in warmth and style.
Their dining room is a tableau of art and joy—Warhols on the walls, silver candelabras by Mathias Kiss on the table, and laughter everywhere. For dinner, MOOD Collection cutlery takes center stage, joined by the MOOD Asia set with silver chopsticks—a nod to their love of travel and cultural fusion. Drinks stay chilled in Oh de Christofle vessels, designed to complement the Florida heat.
For Dee and Tommy, Christofle’s pieces aren’t just decorative—they’re a reflection of memory, artistry, and the modern joy of gathering.
A Legacy of Brilliance
Since its founding, Christofle has revolutionized the art of tableware, jewelry, and decorative design. Each piece is crafted with savoir-faire in its workshops in France, where artisans blend tradition with innovation to create works that transcend mere function.
Christofle is available at Bal Harbour Shops.
Christofle – Bal Harbour Shops
9700 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
305.864.0330
Monday – Sunday: 11 AM – 9 PM