Few spots are as fashionable as the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. Celebrity style stars pull out all the stops—because if you can’t wear a fabulous dress at one of the film industry’s biggest events, in one of the world’s most glamorous locales, when can you?
Here are 19 of the masterpieces we still can’t stop staring at.
Emma Watson, 2013
At Cannes to promote The Bling Ring, the budding style icon chose classic Chanel Couture.
Joan Smalls Cannes 2013
It takes a supermodel to pull off a sheer skirt like this. Joan’s mile-long legs helped make this Givenchy stunner one for the books.
Jennifer Lawrence Cannes
Our pretend BFF Jennifer Lawrence wore Dior to promote The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and we fell in love with her head-to-toe look—especially the painted detail and fun pink pumps.
Liu Wen Cannes 2013
Model Liu Wen did a modern twist on Old Hollywood glamour in this lacy laser-cut Roberto Cavalli gown.
Jessica Chastain Cannes 2012
Hard to believe most of us hadn’t even heard of Jessica Chastain until a couple of years ago, isn’t it? The actress looked every inch the Hollywood starlet in this Armani dress.
Jennifer Aniston, 2004
We know, we know: It still stings to look at Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston in their happier days. But it’s worth it to see Jen in this body-hugging Versace halter, don’t you think?
Angelina Jolie, 2009
Five years later, Brad brought his current leading lady, Angelina Jolie, to the film fest. Her blush chiffon Versace number was sexy as can be, and it proves that she was a fan of showing off her right leg long before her famous 2012 Oscar look.
Diane Kruger, 2012
Fashion plate Diane Kruger served as a festival juror in 2012, meaning we were treated to a slew of amazing gowns. This Giambattista Valli stunner was a fave.
Beyoncé, 2006
Confession: We want Beyoncé to do more films just so we can see her premiere wardrobe. This House of Dereon dress at the Dreamgirls screening was simply gorgeous on her.
Kristen Stewart, 2012
Kristen Stewart gave up her trademark bedroom hair and Converse sneakers to rock this sexy Reem Acra dress, and we love it. K-Stew, let’s agree to wear more red in the future, k?
Salma Hayek, 2010
Leave it to Salma Hayek to wear the first-ever Gucci Première couture dress (after all, her husband, Francois-Henri Pinault, is the CEO of the design house’s parent company). We love the unique cutout detail and how the silhouette showcases Salma’s teeny waist.
Charlize Theron, 2004
If this Dior dress were on anyone else, we’d be all, “Excuse me, your strap is falling down,” but because it’s on Charlize Theron, we’re all, “How do I get my dress to do that?”
Nicole Kidman, 2012
Nicole Kidman toed the line between edgy and classic in this coral Lanvin gown. Notice how she looks insanely sexy without showing a bit of cleavage?
Bar Refaeli, 2011
Yowza. We’re getting a Bond-girl vibe from this sliver of a Roberto Cavalli dress on Bar Refaeli.
Freida Pinto, 2012
Who knew crop tops could look so elegant? Freida Pinto’s two-piece style worked for the seaside soirée.
Marion Cotillard, 2012
Marion Cotillard can wear a black-and-navy Dior ball gown and somehow still make it look effortless. Ugh, French women—life is so unfair.
Camilla Belle, 2010
Camilla Belle nailed film-festival glamour in this Gucci Première dress. The red lip and splashes of sequins took everything to the next level.
Penélope Cruz, 2008
Even in the rain, nothing could put a damper on Penélope Cruz’s style in this backless Marchesa gown.
Eva Longoria, 2012
Eva Longoria went for major drama in this gray Marchesa gown—and it totally paid off. Girl knows she looks good.
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