All The Best Looks From The 2019 Cannes Film Festival

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by Bonnie McLaren |
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The one thing you can rely on at theCannes Film Festivalare some stunning looks from the world’s A-list stars. Think iconic outfits from Princess Diana, Brigitte Bardot and Kate Moss... Lupita Nyong'o's show-stopping Gucci gown, Bella Hadid's Alexandre Vauthier dress and, well, pretty much everything Blake Lively has ever worn.

Obviously, this year is no exception. On the first night of the festival, Selena Gomez, Elle Fanning and Tilda Swinton dressed to impress the film elite when the festival kicked off at the premiere of zombie flick The Dead Don’t Die. Since then, there's been a slew of incredible gowns from the likes of Chanel Haute Couture, Gucci, Etro and Dior. From Deepika Padukone's show-stopping array of dresses (including the gargantuan couture gown from Giambattista Valli) to Elle Fanning's carefully curated wardrobe of truly magical looks, here are all the amazing outfits straight from the French Riviera...

SEE: All The Best Looks From The Cannes Red Carpet 2019

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All The Best Looks From The 2019 Cannes Film Festival

Marion Cotillard in Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Balmain1 of 44

Marion Cotillard in Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Balmain

In a move nobody saw coming, Marion Cotillard served up a look we're calling Working From Home, But Make It Fashion. She wore a cropped jumper and matching shorts from Ludovic de Saint Sernin's A/W 2019 collection, while her kimono was Balmain Pre-A/W 2019

Elle Fanning in Dior Haute Couture2 of 44

Elle Fanning in Dior Haute Couture

Elle Fanning stole the show at the premiere of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in a custom Dior look with a hat designed by Stephen Jones.

Margot Robbie in Chanel Haute Couture3 of 44

Margot Robbie in Chanel Haute Couture

For the premiere of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Robbie wore a look from Chanel's SS11 Couture collection

Deepika Padukone in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture4 of 44

Deepika Padukone in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture

The actor wore an amazing Giambattista Valli Spring 2018 Haute Couture lime green gown on the red carpet. Padukone's Cannes outfits have been the talk of the town and, as she said to a reporter at the festival: "You either come here with a film or you slay on the red carpet."

Priyanka Chopra, in Georges Hobeika Bridal and Nick Jonas in a white Berluti tuxedo5 of 44

Priyanka Chopra, in Georges Hobeika Bridal and Nick Jonas in a white Berluti tuxedo

For the premiere of Les Plus Belles Annees D'Une Vie, Priyanka Chopra chose a bridal look from Georges Hobeika's Spring 2020 collection, while Nick Jonas wore a white tuxedo designed by Berluti

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Aja Naomi King in Zac Posen

US actor and L'Oréal ambassador Aja Naomi King looked resplendent in a tulle gown by Zac Posen

Dame Helen Mirren in Elie Saab Haute Couture7 of 44

Dame Helen Mirren in Elie Saab Haute Couture

For the premiere of Les Plus Belles Annees D'Une Vie, Dame Helen Mirren wore Elie Saab Haute Couture

Bella Hadid in Roberto Cavalli Archive8 of 44

Bella Hadid in Roberto Cavalli Archive

For the premiere of Pain And Glory (Dolor Y Gloria/ Douleur Et Glorie), Bella Hadid plundered the Cavalli archives to find this red gown from the designer's Spring 2005 collection. It was also worn by Sharon Stone in 2013.

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Julianne Moore in Valentino

Moore chose a tiered sequin dress by Valentino for the photocall for The Staggering Girl

Selena Gomez in Louis Vuitton at the premiere of The Dead Donu2019t Die10 of 44
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Selena Gomez in Louis Vuitton

Selena Gomez pulled off a bold look in Louis Vuitton at the premiere of The Dead Don't Die, in which she made her debut Cannes apperance. The film stars Selena and Star Wars actor Adam Driver as the pair fight for survival when the undead begin to plague the sleepy town of Centerville.

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Julianne Moore in Dior

Julianne Moore looked raidiant in an emerald strapless gown, designed by Dior.

Elle Fanning in Dior at jury photocall12 of 44
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Elle Fanning in Dior

Elle Fanning looked pretty as a picture in Dior at a jury photcall. The star has also defended her place on the panel alongside older critics, saying 'I feel proud to represent a young voice.'

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Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann

Tilda Swinton, who plays Zelda Winston, dazzled at the premiere of The Dead Don't Die in custom Haider Ackermann

Romee Strijd in a sheer lace Etro couture gown at the premiere of The Dead Donu2019t Die14 of 44
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Romee Strijd in Etro

Former Victoria Secret Angel Romee Strijd looked angelic in a sheer lace Etro couture gown at the premiere of The Dead Don't Die.

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Elle Fanning in Gucci

Again, Elle showed her fashion credentials a jaw-dropping in pink Gucci dress.

Chlou00eb Sevigny at the premiere of The Dead Donu2019t Die16 of 44
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Chloë Sevigny in Mugler

Chloë Sevigny looked incredible as she chose a Mugler monochrome dress for the premiere of The Dead Don't Die.

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Amber Heard Claes Iversen Spring 2018 Couture

Amber Heard dazzles in a sheer Claes Iversen Spring 2018 Couture gown at the premiere of Les Miserables

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Alessandra Ambrosio in Julien Macdonald

Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio wears Julien Macdonald.

Li Yuchun in Balmain Haute Couture19 of 44

Li Yuchun in Balmain Haute Couture

Li Yuchun, otherwise known by her stage name Chris Lee, wore an amazing feather creation by Balmain Haute Couture to the premiere of Les Miserables

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Elle Fanning in Maison Valentino Haute Couture

Elle Fanning wore yet another show-stopper of a gown – this time Valentino Haute Couture – to a screening of Les Miserables.

Shailene Woodley in Christian Dior Haute Couture21 of 44

Shailene Woodley in Christian Dior Haute Couture

At the Rocketman premiere, Woodley wore a black cashmere coat with ivory satin lapels over a white shirt and black shorts, which was part of Dior's Spring 2019 Haute Couture collection

Elle Fanning in Vivienne Westwood Couture22 of 44

Elle Fanning in Vivienne Westwood Couture

Elle Fanning continued to rule the Cannes 2019 red carpet scene at the Chopard party, where she wore a fuchsia couture gown by Vivienne Westwood

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Priyanka Chopra in Roberto Cavalli

Priyanka Chopra stole the red carpet on day three in this Roberto Cavalli strapless gown.

Andie MacDowell in Maticevski Resort 201924 of 44

Andie MacDowell in Maticevski Resort 2019

Andie MacDowell paired a top from Maticevski's Resort 2019 collection with a pair of checked, wide-leg trousers

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Bella Hadid in Dior

We're used to seeing Bella Hadid sampling some edgier looks on Instagram and the red carpet alike, but for the Rocketman premiere she opted for a delicate tiered gown by Dior

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Eva Longoria in Cristina Ottaviano

Eva Longoria wore an embroidered gold chainmail gown by Cristina Ottaviano on the red carpet

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Bryce Dallas Howard in Gucci

Rocketman star Bryce Dallas Howard won our hearts by opting for this previously owned floral Gucci dress, as part of her push to promote sustainability by wearing only consigned and previously owned pieces for the film's press tour.

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Julianne Moore in Givenchy Haute Couture

Julianne Moore dazzled in a Givenchy Haute Couture caped creation, accessorised with Chopard earrings

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Amber Heard in Johanna Ortiz

Amber Heard looked incredible in a silk fringed dress by Johanna Ortiz, which is still available to buy at Moda Operandi.

Liya Kebede in Valentino30 of 44

Liya Kebede in Valentino

The model wore an amazing embroidered tulle gown from Valentino's Autumn/Winter 2019 collection

Julianne Moore in Louis Vuitton31 of 44

Julianne Moore in Louis Vuitton

For the premiere of Les Miserables, Julianne Moore wore a custom black bustier dress with a leather cape fromLouis Vuitton's recent Resort 2020 show

Deepika Padukone in Dundas32 of 44

Deepika Padukone in Dundas

For the premiere of Rocketman, Deepika Padukone wore a voluminous silk taffeta gown complete with oversized bow, designed by Dundas

Gwei Lun-Mei in Chanel Haute Couture33 of 44

Gwei Lun-Mei in Chanel Haute Couture

The Taiwanese actor wore Chanel Haute Couture to the premiere of The Wild Goose Lake

Toni Garrn in Ralph & Russo Couture34 of 44

Toni Garrn in Ralph & Russo Couture

At the premiere of Les Plus Belles Annees D'Une Vie, model Toni Garrn wore Ralph & Russo Couture from the Autumn/Winter 2018 collection

Monica Bellucci in Dior35 of 44

Monica Bellucci in Dior

Monica Bellucci wore a navy Dior gown for the premiere of Les Plus Belles Annees D'Une Vie

Camila Morrone in Miu Miu36 of 44

Camila Morrone in Miu Miu

The Argentine model and actor – and girlfriend to Leonardo DiCaprio – wore a dazzling Miu Miu gown on the Cannes red carpet

Penelope Cruz in Chanel Haute Couture37 of 44

Penelope Cruz in Chanel Haute Couture

For the premiere of Pain And Glory (Dolor Y Gloria/ Douleur Et Glorie), Penelope Cruz wore a Chanel Haute Couture dress

Amber Heard in Elie Saab38 of 44

Amber Heard in Elie Saab

Amber Heard wore a full look from the Elie Saab A/W 2019 catwalk for the premiere of Pain And Glory (Dolor Y Gloria/ Douleur Et Glorie)

Li Yuchun in Gucci39 of 44

Li Yuchun in Gucci

For the premiere of Rocketman, Li Yuchun wore an incredible embellished dress by Gucci

Lu00e9a Seydoux in Louis Vuitton40 of 44

Léa Seydoux in Louis Vuitton

Seydoux wore a look from Louis Vuitton's 2020 Resort collection for the premiere of Oh Mercy! (Roubaix, une Lumiere)

Camila Morrone in Miu Miu41 of 44

Camila Morrone in Miu Miu

Attending the premiere of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood alongside her boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio, Morrone wore a strapless chiffon gown with marabou feather trim, designed by Miu Miu

Dakota Fanning in Armani Privu00e942 of 44

Dakota Fanning in Armani Privé

Fanning wore a beautiful Armani Prive couture gown to the premiere of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Chloe Sevigny in Miu Miu43 of 44

Chloe Sevigny in Miu Miu

The actor chose a fuchsia mini dress by Miu Miu, complete with oversized bow on one shoulder

Michelle Rodriguez in Rami Kadi44 of 44

Michelle Rodriguez in Rami Kadi

At the premiere of One Upon a Time in Hollywood, Rodriguez wore a dress from Rami Kadi's Spring 2019 Couture collection

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