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.

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WHO: Winnie Harlow

WEAR: Jean-Louis Sabaji Couture dress; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes

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WHO: Liu Wen

WEAR: Bottega Veneta dress, bralette, belt, and shoes

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WHO: Thandie Newton

WEAR: Vivienne Westwood dress; Chopard jewelry

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WHO: Ming Xi

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WHO: Paris Hilton

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WHO: Diane Kruger

WEAR: Giorgio Armani dress; Christian Louboutin shoes; Chopard jewelry; Judith Leiber bag

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WHO: Diane Kruger

WEAR: Roberto Cavalli dress

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WHO: Helen Mirren

WEAR: Elie Saab dress and Jimmy Choo bag

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WHO: Elsa Hosk

WEAR: Alberta Ferretti dress; Chopard jewelry

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WHO: Leomie Anderson

WEAR: Khyeli dress; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes

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WHO: Iskra Lawrence

WEAR: Justin Alexander dress; Dalseen earrings

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WHO: Kendall Jenner

WEAR: Chopard jewelry

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WHO: Bella Hadid

WEAR: Alexander Wang shoes; 8 Other Reasons Kim Chain Necklace ($17)

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WHO: Lupita Nyong'o

WEAR: Dior Haute Couture woven white horsehair cage and skirt embroidered with ivory organza leaves

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WHO: Irina Shayk

WEAR: Custom Atelier Versace gown featuring cutout details held together by gold chains with Medusa studs

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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

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WHO: Julianne Moore

WEAR: Givenchy Haute Couture carmine red long cape dress in silk caddy hand-embroidered with red-dyed ostrich feathers

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WHO: Penélope Cruz

WEAR: Atelier Swarovski ruby long drop earrings

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WHO: Kristen Stewart and Ava DuVernay

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WHO: Camila Coelho

WEAR: Custom Ralph & Russo couture dress; Messika jewelry

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WHO: Chloë Sevigny

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WHO: Romee Strijd

WEAR: Aquazzura Purist Sandals in Silver ($695)

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