Timothee Chalamet's Candy-Inspired Cartier Necklace: A Masterpiece Crafted in 450 Hours
Timothee Chalamet rocks a stunning custom Cartier necklace at the ‘Wonka’ premiere in London, perfectly matching his vibrant pink Tom Ford suit The candy-inspired masterpiece took a whopping 450 hours to create
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Timothee Chalamet is taking his role as Willy Wonka seriously — on and off the big screen.
Chalamet debuted his bright pink velvet Tom Ford suit at the London premiere of Wonka on Tuesday, November 28, accessorizing it with a candy-inspired necklace by Cartier. The necklace, adorned with pink, green, and blue stones, was crafted with vintage references and took 450 hours of labor to create, according to Vogue. Reflecting on the accessory, Chalamet expressed to Vogue on Monday, November 27, "It's unbelievable, isn't it? It surpasses anything I could have imagined."
Chalamet has been representing Cartier as an ambassador since 2021, and has been showcasing unique pieces from the renowned jewelry brand with captivating outfits on the red carpet. For a photocall before the Wonka premiere on Monday, Chalamet wore a black pinstripe suit paired with a pendant necklace and metallic rings from the jeweler.
In the movie Wonka, set to premiere on Friday, December 15, Chalamet plays the role of a young Willy Wonka during his early years as a quirky chocolatier.
Chalamet discussed the process of getting into character at the London screening, stating to Reuters, "[It was] daunting because the character is beloved, people are very protective over characters they love and skeptical about Hollywood remakes." Chalamet confidently stated, "I think we did a good job. I’m very happy with the film."
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The actor received assistance from vocal coach Eric Vetro, known for helping Ariana Grande, John Legend, and Katy Perry, to prepare for his singing scenes. "A lot of training," Chalamet told Reuters. (Even though Chalamet will be showcasing his vocal abilities, the film is not a musical.)
The film features director Paul King, renowned for his work on the beloved Paddington and Paddington 2, and producer David Heyman, best known for his work on the Harry Potter movies. Award-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming, who won an Oscar in 1999 for her work on Topsy-Turvy, has also contributed to the Dark Knight trilogy and Wonder Woman.
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Chalamet, alongside Rowan Atkinson, Matt Lucas, Olivia Colman, and Hugh Grant as an Oompa-Loompa, is part of the impressive Wonka cast. During the film's panel at CinemaCon in April, Chalamet expressed his excitement about working with Hugh Grant, stating, "I think it’s the first time people saw Hugh Grant as the Oompa Loompa. It was a trip. Hugh is one of our greats … it was a dream to work with him."
