On Saturday the 3rd of March, almost 2500 of the continent’s most stylish guests descended on the scenic Val De Vie Estate for the sold out 8th annual Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo Cape Town.
The exquisite Val de Vie Estateinthe Paarl-FranschhoekValley, was the perfect setting for guests embarking on their #ClicquotintheSunjourney in style. As one of only a few Veuve Clicquot polo events around the world, a variety of luxurious experiences and photo moments were the order of the day at the Cape Town event. While chilled Veuve Clicquotchampagnewas enjoyed in the hot Cape summer sun, E! Entertainment Africa host,Kat Sinivasan, chatted to VIP guests as they arrivedto a paparazzi of photographers and media on the ‘green’ carpet.As always, the event exceeded all expectations by creating the perfect setting for the continent’s movers and shakers to come together for a day of #ClicquotintheSun.
Canapés and a range of culinary delights, inspired by Cape Town Summer, were served throughout the afternoon while guests socialized and enjoyed the high-goal polo.
The talented local and international players captivated and entertained fans with the curtain raiser game where Team Jaeger-LeCoultre dominated with a 6.5 to 1 victory against Eva-last. Half a goal was given to Jaeger-LeCoultre on handicap. The main match featured top South African national players Tom de Bruin, Le Roux Hendriks and Jabulani Khanyile. With a burst of energy in the last minute, Team Vodacom took the main match against Team Veuve Clicquot with a final score of 10 to 9. On the day, Aki van Andel was named the Most Valuable Player and Milo, owned and played by Shaun Brokensha, recognised as the day’s Best Playing Pony.