The Maison Cartier has just named Elle Fanning as the newest Global Ambassador and face of the Grain de Café collection. Fanning will debut her partnership with the Maison in New York City at the Met Gala tonight. 

The actor shares, “I am so proud to become Cartier’s Global Ambassador. The Grain de Café collection embodies so much of what makes Cartier’s style and savoir-faire unique; from exquisite goldwork to the precious transformation of an everyday object. It is an honor to become the face of a creation that brings together elegance, glamor and radiant femininity.”

The Grain de Café collection, initially launched in 1938 by Jeanne Toussaint, was enshrined in history when Monaco's newly-crowned Princess Grace (Kelly) donned it–further cementing its status as glamorous, sophisticated, and regal. Fanning is a natural fit for the collection, with the upcoming campaign being directly inspired by Grace Kelly and her intrinsic links to both the French Riviera and the golden age of Hollywood.

“To embody the beauty, heritage and sense of sunlight captured within the Grain de Café collection, we selected Elle Fanning for her talent, determination and range, which have allowed her to take on a variety of roles in the world of cinema. As our new Global Ambassador, she brings a luminous on-screen presence to the Grain de Café collection and campaign that recalls its most famous wearer, Princess Grace of Monaco.” says, Arnaud Carrez, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer.