Luxury is often measured in objects. BIG ART Festival measures it in moments. On August 9 at Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Maxim Berin created a Porto Cervo evening whose value lay in its rare combination of people, place, performance and atmosphere, culminating in an electrifying set by Robbie Williams.

The evening brought together familiar names from the international luxury world, including Domenico Dolce, Sylvie Meis, Tara and Jessica Getty and Caroline Scheufele, alongside a wider circle of celebrities and tastemakers.

Guests arriving on the lawns at Romazzino above the Costa Smeralda at sunset
Arrivals on the lawns at Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel. Source: Courtesy of BIG ART Festival

Romazzino gave the evening its sense of place. The Mediterranean landscape, elegant surroundings and attentive hospitality allowed BIG ART Festival to build an experience that felt glamorous yet relaxed, beginning at sunset and continuing long after dinner.

The gardens at Romazzino at blue hour with yachts anchored offshore
The gardens at blue hour, with the fleet anchored off the Costa Smeralda. Source: Courtesy of BIG ART Festival

Jewellery and fashion were integral to the evening, with Chopard and Caroline's Couture presenting two spectacular showcases. Their collaboration brought an additional layer of artistry to a programme already defined by music, gastronomy and design.

Models walking a poolside runway past seated guests and photographers
The showcase ran along the pool, between the tables. Source: Courtesy of BIG ART Festival
A model in an embellished gown wearing emerald and diamond Chopard earrings
Chopard high jewellery worn with Caroline's Couture. Source: Courtesy of BIG ART Festival
A model in a red gown beside the pool as guests watch from the tables
The evening moved between the water and the tables. Source: Courtesy of BIG ART Festival

DENZA, BYD Group's premium mobility brand, formed another pillar of the evening. After starting its BIG ART Festival collaboration in Hong Kong in spring 2026, the brand continued the relationship in Porto Cervo, represented by Alessandro Grosso, Italy Country Manager for BYD and DENZA.

The table reflected the same attention to detail as the stage. Adoria Caviar offered Signature Beluga, Asetra and Imperial selections, D.Rock Champagne hosted its own bar, and wines from La Scolca and Il Palagio by Tony Sasa accompanied the evening.

Crystal decorated D.Rock Champagne bottles on ice at BIG ART Festival
D.Rock Champagne, in bottles made for the night. Source: Courtesy of BIG ART Festival

The programme was hosted by Eleonora Incardona, who appeared in Chopard jewellery. Max Merseny established the early mood before the Esteriore Brothers transformed the atmosphere with an upbeat performance that brought guests onto the dance floor.

Robbie Williams arrived as the final and most powerful chapter of the programme. Over more than 80 minutes, beginning with 'Let Me Entertain You', he moved through a catalogue that included 'Feel' and 'Angels'. Guests sang every word, danced and seemed unwilling to accept that the night eventually had to end.

Maxim Berin, CEO of Berin Iglesias Art and Founder of BIG ART Festival, emphasized the human element behind the spectacle. "What made this night special was not one detail but the connection between all of them. Robbie was magnificent, the audience was completely with him and Romazzino gave us an unforgettable setting. We want BIG ART Festival to create experiences that cannot be bought as objects, only lived and remembered."

Two guests photographed together on the BIG ART Festival press wall in Porto Cervo
On the festival wall at Porto Cervo. Source: Courtesy of BIG ART Festival

The Sardinian night was also a reminder that BIG ART Festival is increasingly defined by movement between global destinations. Its next stop comes on October 10 in Singapore during Formula 1 weekend, where Capitol Kempinski Singapore will host an evening headlined by Busta Rhymes.