The much-awaited Cannes Film Festival 2025 is finally here. The film festival began on Tuesday, May 13, and will conclude on May 24, 2025. The 78th annual festival is taking place at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, located at 1 Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, France.
It is considered one of the most prestigious events in the film industry, and it will attract several actors, filmmakers, and film enthusiasts from all over the world. The opening night of the festival saw some notable attendees, including Bella Hadid, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Binoche, Robert De Niro, and Tiffany Chen, among others.
Beyond film enthusiasts, the Cannes Film Festival also attracts artists who make bold fashion statements. Here are the standout red carpet looks from the opening night.
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7 best red carpet looks from the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival
Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid wore a sleek black cowlneck Saint Laurent dress with an asymmetrical cross-back and high cutout. She paired the dress with emerald Chopard earrings, a heart-shaped diamond ring, a bold cat eye, nude lips, and heels, keeping the look sophisticated yet a head turner.
Wan QianHui
The Chinese model and actress graced the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival in a couture piece by Chinese designer Wang Feng. The white gown was voluminous with a train, and the look was balanced with a low updo and minimal makeup.
Isabeli Fontana
The Brazilian supermodel showed up in a Nicolas Jebran dress. A sleek silhouette with a high cutout and a trail. She completed the look with Elsa Jin jewels, glossy lips, and sparkly heels.
Aliia Roza
The podcaster and public speaker wore a hand-painted dress, the work on the dress was done by women from different ethnicities and nationalities, symbolizing unity and empowerment. The dress also had a dove symbolizing peace. For the hair, she chose a Cinderella bun.
Gong Jun
The Chinese actor graced the red carpet in a Stefano Pilati custom three-piece ensemble. The outfit was a simple yet elegant combination of pants, shirt, bow tie, and overcoat. The look was completed with a subtle and shiny Messika brooch.
Julia Garner
The Primetime Emmy Award winner, Julia, arrived in an almost sheer custom Gucci dress with a train. The dress had dual fabrics with an embroidered sequin portion. She completed the look with chandelier earrings, bleach blonde hair, a soft, smoky eye look, and black leather shoes.
Irina Shayk
The Russian supermodel made a graceful and regal entry wearing a vintage Armani Privé Fall/Winter 2019 couture shimmering polka dot gown. The dramatic gown has a pleated skirt, oversized bow at the back, and dramatic puff sleeves. She completed the look with minimal jewellery, a high bun, and a nude lip.
These were some of the best-dressed celebrities and artists at the opening night of the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival.
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