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Nic Roldan, Piaget's Polo Ambassador in the U.S.
Nic Roldan has been Piaget’s polo ambassador in the US for the past two years. He frequently plays for Piaget in polo matches across the country and also attends industry events and charitable galas on behalf of the brand. Nic’s watch of choice is the Piaget Polo FortyFive, the brand’s sport watch crafted in titanium, stainless steel and rubber. Though for events like the amfAR Inspiration Gala, he opted for the Protocole XXL in white gold from Piaget’s Black Tie collection.
amFAR Inspiration Gala In New York: For the second year in a row, Piaget partnered with amfAR to present the Inspiration Gala in New York. The black tie affair, held at the Museum of Modern Art, honored Oscar-nominated actor and artist, James Franco, and beloved fashion designer and ‘Project Runway’ star, Michael Kors. Franco received the Piaget Award of Inspiration for his humanitarian work and contributions to men’s style. Kors received the amfAR Award of Courage for his leadership in the fight against AIDS. Piaget’s President of North America, Larry Boland, stated, “We are very proud to honor James Franco with the Piaget Award of Inspiration. He is one of Hollywood’s most exciting actors—a true Renaissance man who inspires us all.”
Jackie Astier, Nic Roldan
The evening was a celebration of style and attracted many of New York’s most fashionable from the worlds of fashion and entertainment, including Jennifer Hudson, Liza Minnelli, Heidi Klum, Courtney Love, Ke$ha, Judith Light, Chanel Iman, Kenneth Cole, Fabiola Beracasa and Olivia Palermo among others. One of the first to arrive was television host and Bravo superstar, Andy Cohen, who donned a white gold Piaget Double Jeu for the evening. Celebrated chef, author and former wife of Billy Joel, Katie Lee, hit the red carpet with pal, Beth Ostrosky Stern, in a vintage Lanvin gown accented by Piaget’s white gold, diamond and Akoya pearl cuff watch, along with a pair of breathtaking Piaget diamond chandelier earrings. New York social and fashion stylist, Jackie Astier, arrived wearing a vintage Piaget cuff watch in yellow gold with a malachite dial. And celebrity stylist, Robert Verdi, proudly sported his own dazzling white gold and diamond Piaget Sheika. Polo superstar and Piaget US brand ambassador, Nic Roldan, posed for photographers wearing a white gold Protocole XXL.