The Met Gala is often referred to as the Oscars of fashion. A title it totally deserves. But the Cannes International Film Festival is a close second. Perhaps we should call it the Grammys or the Emmys of fashion? Celebrities really bring their A-game to the red carpet, stopping to pose for countless pictures decked out in glamorous gowns and showstopping ensembles.
While there are tons of events during the festival, from photocalls to award ceremonies and benefit galas, it's at the premieres that attendees pull out all the stops. The 2024 Cannes International Film Festival certainly didn't disappoint in the style stakes with stars like Sienna Miller, Demi Moore and Selena Gomez wowing on the red carpet. Miller was resplendent in a pale pale blue Chloé maxi dress, working this summer's biggest trend boho dressing.
In celebration of Cannes, take a look at the best all-time looks, then and now.
Sienna Miller, 2024
Sienna Miller bought the boho spirit to the Cannes red carpet in this sheer pale blue tiered frilled maxi dress from French fashion house Chloé. She accessorized the look with silver heels, a pretty silver necklace and her signature blonde tousled waves.
Salma Hayek, 2011
Salma Hayek absolutely stunned in this strapless Gucci creation. Its champagne hue and heavily embellished bodice made it a real standout.
Angelina Jolie, 2011
Atelier Versace was the source of Angelina Jolie's chocolate-colored gown. The high slit allowed the actress to show a little leg.
Diane Kruger, 2012
Diane Kruger regularly dazzles on the Cannes red carpet. Here, her custom Vivienne Westwood rose gold gown featured a built-in corset to enhance her silhouette.
Nicole Kidman, 2013
Serving "The Garden of Time" vibes, Nicole Kidman's Christian Dior Spring 2013 Haute Couture dress boasted colorful floral embroidery. Corresponding coral pumps capped off the lovely look.
Blake Lively, 2014
Blake Lively's Gucci gown may have been just black and white, but there was nothing basic about it. From the two-tone neckline to the wrapped full skirt, it really brought the drama.
Freida Pinto, 2014
This coral Oscar de la Renta gown included strategically-placed golden embroidery. Gold pumps and a complementary arm band polished things off.
Lupita Nyong'o, 2015
Gucci does it again. Lupita Nyong'o wowed in this green chiffon plissé creation with a cape, embroidered crystals and silk flowers.
Cate Blanchett, 2015
Cate Blanchett can really do no wrong in our eyes. The print on this Giles Deacon Fall 2015 gown was pretty captivating.
Sara Sampaio, 2017
Sara Sampaio's red beaded gown came courtesy of the Zuhair Murad Spring 2017 Haute Couture collection. The plunging neckline was balanced out by the full skirt.
Julianne Moore, 2018
Another red gown stole the spotlight the following year. Julianne Moore wore a gorgeous Givenchy haute couture cape gown accessorized with Chopard jewelry.
Elle Fanning, 2019
It's not always gowns that slay the Cannes red carpet. Elle Fanning brought a little Old Hollywood to the festival in this Christian Dior haute couture ensemble that included a truly fabulous hat.
Bella Hadid, 2021
Bella Hadid went vintage with this black and white Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2002 Haute Couture dress. She really owned the festival back in 2021 as she also turned heads in a revealing Schiaparelli gown.
Katherine Langford, 2022
Katherine Langford's glitzy Prada dress had a sculpted half bow in the back.
Anne Hathaway, 2022
The Idea of You star opted for a sleek white column gown by Armani Privé. The matching wrap and Bulgari necklace took things up a few notches.
Natalie Portman, 2023
Maria Grazia Chiuri actually recreated Christian Dior's iconic Fall 1949 gown. Even in this day and age, the flashy scalloped skirt is guaranteed to make an impression.
