Cannes; playground to the rich and glamorous, a veritable haven for European socialites and wealthy oil heirs who are required to do little more in life than top up their bronzed bodies on the deck of their parents yachts. The palm tree lined marina and mountainous panorama makes Cannes seem like the perfect setting for a glamorous television show (or a fantastic reality show –yes, we would be the first to tune into an episode of the Real Housewives Of Cannes) which is probably why the French Southern city was designated as the perfect location to host the worlds most glamorous film festival.
The prestigious Cannes Film Festival returns this week with a roster of A-Lister´s that have us salivating over the potential of having so many celebrities concentrated in one small area.
With the red carpet historically offering up a multitude of glamorous red carpet looks, we take a look back at some of our favourite Cannes styles and show you how to recreate the look for yourself.
Cara Delevigne
2013 was most definitely the year of Cara Delevigne, and after capturing the world’s heart with her unkempt brow and unnatural facial expressions, we were happy to see Cara take a more demure turn for the Cannes unveiling of The Great Gatsby movie. We haven’t quite worked out why Cara was actually at the event, but if Tara Reid can make an appearance then no one is going to turn away Cara. After spending the day hob-nobbing with the likes of Georgia May Jagger on Roberto Cavalli’s yacht , Cara made her Cannes debut in a black lace gown by Burberry accompanied by $100,000 worth of Chopard jewels that made her look every inch a true supermodel. Copy Cara’s red-carpet stealing style with the stunning Mavie gown by Tarik Ediz. The plunging neckline of the gown is accented with a crystal brooch that simply looks divine when paired with the Crystal Headlight necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane. Complete Cara’s Cannes style with Ophelia earrings by Dannijo and a smear of bright red lipstick to bring this show-stopping look to life.
Diane Kruger
We’re pretty sure that you could put Diane Kruger in a bin liner and she would make it look amazing, so it wasn’t a huge surprise that she stole the show at the 65th Cannes Film Festival dazzling the crowd in an ethereal Chanel gown in 2012. In a beautiful mint green that perfectly complimented her porcelain complexion, Diane went for subtlety when it came to her jewellery with simple Jaeger-LeCoultre earrings and a delicate bracelet. Try this look for yourself with the Catherine Deane, Owren gown in the same asymmetric style as Diane. Pair this diaphanous piece with the Phillipa earrings by Dannijo and swept back hair to create a red carpet look that would rival Diane’s natural glamour.
Ashwariya Rai
Ashwariya Rai has long proven herself to be the queen of Cannes, astounding us every year with an array of stunning gowns. We love the beautifully intricate asymmetric gown Ashwariya wore to the opening ceremony of the 2011 edition of the competition at the Palais des Festivals. Cut in a flattering asymmetric fit with peplum detail this lace dress empasized Ashwariya’s statuesque silhouette. Recreate the look in theNotte by Marchesa, Carmen gown in a flattering latte tone this dress is perfect for black tie dressing. Accessorise this piece with the Dannijo Vaughn ring for some understated glamour.
