The Cannes Film Festival is arguably the most glamorous festival of the year, boasting a red carpet that, much like the Met Gala and the Oscars, has provided us with some of the most memorable, over-the-top fashion moments to date. Don't believe us? Just take a look at the Cannes archives.
The film festival, held annually in May, was founded back in 1946. And since its beginnings, it's attracted a bevy of A-list actors and actresses, top models, and royalty—yes, Princess Diana made a dazzling red carpet appearance in 1987 in a powder blue Catherine Walker gown, a look that, to this day, still captures the elegance and grace of the festival.
This year's event, commencing on May 8, will undoubtedly see some over-the-top, history-making style moments—and to say we're excited is a serious understatement. So to hold you (and ourselves) over until then, we took a trip down memory lane, rounding up some of the absolute best Cannes Film Festival red carpet moments to date, from Sophia Loren's sophisticated ball gown of the '60s to Princess Diana's elegant chiffon number in the '80s to Lupita Nyong'o's breathtaking Gucci gown (and red carpet twirl).
WHO: Grace Kelly
WHO: Elizabeth Taylor
WHO: Carlo Ponti and Sophia Loren
WHO: Princess Diana
WEAR: Catherine Walker dress
WHO: Johnny Depp and Kate Moss
WHO: Penélope Cruz
WEAR: Valentino dress
WHO: Halle Berry
WEAR: Reem Acra gown
WHO: Kerry Washington
WEAR: Jean Paul Gaultier dress
WHO: Angelina Jolie
WEAR: Atelier Versace dress
WHO: Diane Kruger
WEAR: Christian Dior Haute Couture gown
WHO: Jessica Biel
WEAR: Marchesa dress
WHO: Blake Lively
WEAR: Custom Gucci
WHO: Charlize Theron
WEAR: Dior dress
WHO: Lupita Nyong'o
WEAR: Custom Gucci gown
WHO: Naomi Watts
WEAR: Armani Privé dress
WHO: Amal Clooney
WEAR: Atelier Versace
WHO: Bella Hadid
WEAR: Alexandre Vauthier dress
WHO: Kendall Jenner
WEAR: Giambattista Valli dress
WHO: Elle Fanning
WEAR: Rodarte gown
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