ANN/THE STAR – The Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, drawing the biggest stars from around the world to the coastal town on the French Riviera.
This year’s red carpet highlights have included appearances by Anya Taylor-Joy, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, Emma Stone, and Aishwarya Rai. Taylor-Joy, in particular, has made numerous appearances, each of her looks more daring than the last.
On one occasion, she wore a knit crop top and skirt from Jil Sander. This look just screams avant-garde chic, especially as she paired it with a brass and crystal headpiece.
Yeoh’s fringe gown with a leather bodice was just the right amount of hard-meets-soft.
The Bottega Veneta gown gave off an edgy vibe, which the Oscar winner matched with another new hairdo: a cool fringed cut.
Another Oscar winner also opted for a bold look on the red carpet. Stone’s plunging Louis Vuitton dress drew all eyes, more so with the burgundy shine it came in.
The actress however chose a casual hairstyle, opting for loose curls that just screamed “it-girl”.
Aishwarya went the full drama route with bigger and louder outfits. Other celebrities that stood out on the red carpet included Salma Hayek, Heidi Klum, Cate Blanchett, Selena Gomez and Gong Li.
The overarching trend this year seems to be metallic gowns, with texture being a favourite too – especially appliques or lace that help transform an otherwise simple design. – Bervin Cheong
