Sir Elton John and Adrian Brody have attended the opening of the new Chopard boutique in New York.

Liz Hurley, Rachel Weisz, Maggie Gyllenhaal and supermodel Eva Herzigova were just some of the other stars at the jewellery store launch on Madison Avenue.

John, who's said to be a big fan of Chopard jewels, was the guest of honour for the evening.

The company has worked with the musician on events for his Aids foundation.

He said: "I'm here in a small capacity, returning a favour to them for a very big favour they do for us. They're great people and great humanitarians."

The Chopard store is the 100th and largest store to open.

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