The 2019 Cannes Red Carpet Looks That Define French Glamour

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Hot off the heels of a Met Gala red carpet for the history books, we've now set our sights on a destination some 4000 miles from NYC: the French Riviera. While creativity reigns supreme on the Met Gala red carpet, glamour is the name of the game at the Cannes Film Festival. Now in its 72nd year, the festival always boasts the most ravishing celebrity looks befitting the chic location. After all, would you show up to the South of France in anything less than your most stylish finery? Late icons like Princess Diana and Grace Kelly certainly set the bar high at Cannes, but we have no doubt 2019 will be stellar.

Running from May 14 to 25, this year's Cannes Film Festival includes a strong lineup of film premieres, including Pain and Glory, starring Penélope Cruz; Frankie, starring Isabelle Huppert; and The Dead Don't Die, featuring Selena Gomez and Chloë Sevigny. Oh, and how could we forget Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which boasts an A-list cast that includes Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Dakota Fanning?

Scroll down to see the best 2019 Cannes Film Festival red carpet outfits, and keep checking back throughout the next week for even more looks.

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WHO: Elle Fanning

WHAT: Attending the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere

WEAR: Dior Haute Couture ivory silk organza shirt and night blue tulle skirt with a Dior Haute Couture black macramé canage effect in Raphia Hat; Agent Provocateur Mercy Corset

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WHO: Margot Robbie

WHAT: Attending the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere

WEAR: Chanel dress and pants

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WHO: Olivia Culpo

WHAT: Attending the amfAR Cannes Gala

WEAR: Pomellato Tango necklace, ring and earrings with white diamonds

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WHO: Winnie Harlow

WHAT: Attending the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere

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WHO: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas

WHAT: Attending a screening for Les Plus Belles Annees D'Une Vie

WEAR: Georges Hobeika bridal gown

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WHO: Bella Hadid

WHAT: Attending the premiere of Rocketman

WEAR: Dior Haute Couture ball gown with large spiral of sunray-pleated tulle ruffles; Christian Louboutin shoes; Bulgari High Jewelry Diva Earrings in white gold, High Jewelry Serpenti bracelet in platinum, and High Jewelry ring in white gold

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WHO: Shailene Woodley

WHAT: Attending the premiere of Rocketman

WEAR: Dior Haute Couture black cashmere coat with ivory satin lapels over shirt and shorts

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WHO: Maria Borges

WHAT: Attending the premiere of Rocketman

WEAR: René Caovilla Ellabrita Sandals in Copper

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WHO: Chloë Sevigny

WHAT: Attending a photo-call for The Dead Don't Die

WEAR: Loewe F/W 19 black wool cut-sleeve coat paired with a cotton lace petal skirt and blouse with pearls

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WHO: Elle Fanning

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Gucci dress; Chopard jewelry

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WHO: Priyanka Chopra

WHAT: Attending a Cannes party

WEAR: Tommy x Zendaya S/S 19 backless orange gown

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WHO: Julianne Moore

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Dior Haute Couture forest-green silk chiffon dress; Chopard jewelry

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WHO: Golshifteh Farahani

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Givenchy Haute Couture S/S 19 dress; Cartier Magnitude High Jewelry Necklace and Ring

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WHO: Selena Gomez

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Louis Vuitton top and skirt; Bulgari High Jewelry Cinemagia Necklace and Cinemagia Ring With High Jewelry Earrings

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WHO: Tilda Swinton

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Haider Ackermann dress; Cartier diamond cuff bracelet paired with a diamond double-ring

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WHO: Maimouna N'Diaye

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Chopard jewelry

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WHO: Gong Li 

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Ralph & Russo Couture dress

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WHO: Priyanka Chopra

WHAT: Attending the premiere of Rocketman

WEAR: Roberto Cavalli Couture silk duchesse embroidered dégradé from bronze to black with crocodile-scale effect made of paillettes and sequins; Chopard jewelry; Christian Louboutin shoes

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WHO: Chloë Sevigny and Adam Driver

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: On Driver: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello suit; On Sevigny: Chopard jewelry

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WHO: Alessandra Ambrosio

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Ralph & Russo dress; Boucheron jewelry; René Caovilla shoes

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WHO: Eva Longoria

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Alberta Ferretti limited-edition dress

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WHO: Charlotte Gainsbourg and Javier Bardem

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: On Gainsbourg: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress and shoes

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WHO: Nadine Labaki

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Dior Haute Couture midnight blue tulle dress; Cartier Panthère de Cartier ring and bracelet

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WHO: Virginie Ledoyen 

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Chopard jewelry

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WHO: Romee Strijd

WHAT: Attending the Cannes opening ceremony

WEAR: Etro Couture white-and-gold paisley-print lace gown with deep V-neck and long sleeves; Chopard jewelry; Aquazzura shoes

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