On Marc Lavoine’s arm in Monte Carlo, Adriana Karembeu dazzles in a blue mermaid-style dress by Tony Ward Couture
On June 16, 2026, the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival came to a close amid a blaze of lights and glitz. Adriana Karembeu, accompanied by Marc Lavoine, made one of the most talked-about appearances of the event, with a look that immediately drew everyone’s attention on the red carpet in Monaco.
Adriana Karembeu in a blue mermaid-style dress with rhinestones: the look that made a splash at the closing ceremony of the Monte Carlo Festival
The festival, which took place from June 12 to 16, 2026, in Monaco, brought together many celebrities for its closing night. Among them were Kurt Russell, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Hinaupoko Devèze, Miss France 2026. However, it was the couple formed by Adriana Karembeu and Marc Lavoine who really caught everyone’s attention.
The day before, the two friends had already been photographed side by side, both dressed entirely in black. So, as soon as they arrived at the closing ceremony, everyone was eager to see what they would wear for this final evening.
Marc Lavoine, for his part, chose a simple black suit. As for the Slovak-born model, she let the centerpiece speak for itself, resembling a creature that had emerged from the azure depths.
“Her long dress made her look like a mermaid.”
A Tony Ward Couture dress with silvery and pearlescent blue highlights
For the evening, Adriana Karembeu chose a long, blue, long-sleeved dress by Tony Ward Couture, adorned with silver and blue pearlescent accents and rhinestones, in an arabesque style that perfectly flattered her figure. On her feet, she wore blue satin pumps that matched the outfit.
To show off this piece, she had styled her blonde hair in a pixie cut, slicked back. Her turquoise eyes were accentuated by smoky eyeshadow, and her cheekbones were highlighted with a light pink blush. Every detail of the look seemed designed to let the dress take center stage.
- Long blue dress with long sleeves by Tony Ward Couture
- Silvery and pearlescent blue highlights with rhinestones, arabesque style
- Matching blue satin pumps
- Blonde pixie cut slicked back
- Smoky-eye makeup and light pink blush
Adriana Karembeu: Always Mastering Spectacular Dresses on the Red Carpet
If this blue mermaid-style dress with rhinestones made such an impression in Monaco, it’s because Adriana Karembeu is known for making a splash with her bold fashion choices. This isn’t the first time the model has pulled off a masterstroke when it comes to long, haute couture dresses.
One example that comes to mind is her flamboyant red dress in openwork crepe by Stéphane Rolland, which she wore in Cannes the previous month. During that same month of May 2026, she also wore a long black dress embroidered with sequins and featuring XXL epaulets, alongside Sylvie Tellier.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, she walked the runway at Stéphane Rolland’s Spring/Summer 2026 Haute Couture show, wearing a sumptuous white evening gown with architectural lines, in front of Marc Lavoine and Brigitte Macron.
A distinctive style, from Cannes to Monaco via Paris
In just a few months, Adriana Karembeu has established a very cohesive fashion aesthetic: long couture dresses, luxurious fabrics, and sleek silhouettes. Each public appearance reinforces her signature style, whether on the red carpet or on the runway.
Furthermore, her choice of a blue mermaid-style dress with rhinestones for the closing ceremony of the Monte Carlo Festival is in keeping with this trend. The azure hue, pearlescent sheen, and form-fitting cut reflect her distinct taste for pieces with a strong visual impact. Thus, from one evening to the next, the model reaffirms her status as a trendsetter in evening wear.
The 2026 Monte Carlo Television Festival: the perfect setting for this evening look
The 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival provided the perfect setting for this kind of appearance. The event, which brings together leading figures from the international television industry every year, also attracts personalities from the worlds of fashion and entertainment. In 2026, the closing ceremony on June 16 was therefore the scene of many eye-catching looks.
Yet, of all the outfits on display that evening, Adriana Karembeu’s stole the show on the front pages. Her azure-colored mermaid dress, with its rhinestones catching the light of the camera flashes, stood out as the highlight of the evening. Marc Lavoine, taking a back seat in his dark suit, chose to let his partner take center stage.
From the Principality to the Croisette, via the Parisian runways, Adriana Karembeu has established herself as one of the most-followed personalities for her fashion choices in 2026. Her blue rhinestone dress by Tony Ward Couture will remain the defining image of this closing event in Monaco.
