The Rake Visits Chantilly Arts & Elegance 2024: In Conversation with Cycling Legend Sir Mark Cavendish and Fencing Star Miles Chamley-Watson
At the 7th edition of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance, hosted by Richard Mille, we had the pleasure of sitting down with athletes Sir Mark Cavendish and Miles Chamley-Watson. Join us as they share insights into their remarkable careers, distinctive personal style, and cherished Richard Mille timepieces.
The 7th edition of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille event, held on Sunday 15 September 2024, sought to revive that glorious age of automotive design. The prestigious gathering celebrated a time when car designers first captivated the public, not only with their technical prowess but also with the sheer elegance of their high-speed creations and exquisite carrosserie. An astonishing merger of cutting-edge engineering and flawless style, echoing the philosophy that defines both the automotive and horological worlds.
It is in this spectacular frame that The Rake's Creative Director, Brandon Hinton, sat down with cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish and fencing star Miles Chamley-Watson in the Le Nôtre gardens of Château de Chantilly to discuss their careers, personal style, and most sentimental Richard Mille timepieces.
The winner of the Concours d'Elégance was the superb Lancia Pu+Ra HPE. The Public Prize was awarded to the Bugatti Tourbillon.
From this unique exhibition, an exceptional car won the jury's support for the award of the Best of Show for Pre-War cars: Bugatti T35C.
Talbot-Lago T26 GS Coupé was awarded the Best of Show for Post-War cars.