The Dreamiest Red Carpet Looks From the Cannes Film Festival
Need a distraction from your 9-to-5? Of course you do. Allow us to turn your attention to the illustrious Cannes Film Festival, where dramatic dresses and couture gowns provide plenty of eye candy. Most recently, Bella Hadid stepped out in the trend I can't get enough of right now: the simple little white dress.
Elsewhere in Cannes, Julianne Moore stepped out in a hand-embroidered Givenchy Haute Couture dress, Penélope Cruz debuted earrings she designed with Atelier Swarovski, and Ava DuVernay looked regal in a stunning collared gown. Scroll down to see our favorite looks, and check back during the entire 11-day affair to see all the latest looks straight from the French Riviera.
WHO: Winnie Harlow
WEAR: Jean-Louis Sabaji Couture dress; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes
WHO: Liu Wen
WEAR: Bottega Veneta dress, bralette, belt, and shoes
WHO: Thandie Newton
WEAR: Vivienne Westwood dress; Chopard jewelry
WHO: Ming Xi
WHO: Paris Hilton
WHO: Diane Kruger
WEAR: Giorgio Armani dress; Christian Louboutin shoes; Chopard jewelry; Judith Leiber bag
WHO: Diane Kruger
WEAR: Roberto Cavalli dress
WHO: Helen Mirren
WEAR: Elie Saab dress and Jimmy Choo bag
WHO: Elsa Hosk
WEAR: Alberta Ferretti dress; Chopard jewelry
WHO: Leomie Anderson
WEAR: Khyeli dress; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes
WHO: Iskra Lawrence
WEAR: Justin Alexander dress; Dalseen earrings
WHO: Kendall Jenner
WEAR: Chopard jewelry
WHO: Bella Hadid
WEAR: Alexander Wang shoes; 8 Other Reasons Kim Chain Necklace ($17)
WHO: Lupita Nyong'o
WEAR: Dior Haute Couture woven white horsehair cage and skirt embroidered with ivory organza leaves
WHO: Irina Shayk
WEAR: Custom Atelier Versace gown featuring cutout details held together by gold chains with Medusa studs
WHO: Fan Bingbing, Marion Cotillard, Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, and Lupita Nyong'o
WEAR: On Cruz: Ralph Lauren Collection blue-and-white floral dress
On Nyong'o: Fendi sunglasses
On Cotillard: Nicholas Kirkwood Casati Pearl Over-the-Knee Lace Up Boots
WHO: Julianne Moore
WEAR: Givenchy Haute Couture carmine red long cape dress in silk caddy hand-embroidered with red-dyed ostrich feathers
WHO: Penélope Cruz
WEAR: Atelier Swarovski ruby long drop earrings
WHO: Kristen Stewart and Ava DuVernay
WHO: Camila Coelho
WEAR: Custom Ralph & Russo couture dress; Messika jewelry
WHO: Chloë Sevigny
WHO: Romee Strijd
WEAR: Aquazzura Purist Sandals in Silver ($695)
Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 13 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of Associate Director of Fashion News (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.
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