Thursday, May 17, 2012

Cannes Film Festival 2012 - Part One

Red Carpet Fashion
Cannes Film Festival 2012
Opening Ceremony

The French Rivera was illuminated today with a flurry of international stars, all to grace the Cannes 2012 red carpet. This is the 65th annual film festival held in Cannes, from which we can expect two weeks of glamourous gowns. Here are the most notable looks from the opening ceremony, which took place earlier this evening.


Graceful Dames. 90's supermodel Eva Herzigova looked radiant in an ivory crystal embellished Dolce & Gabbana gown with demure three-quarter sleeves and retro hair to match. French actress Bérénice Béjo was a picture of elegance in a vivid red pleated silk gown with flowing skirt by Louis Vuitton.


Pretty Pastels. German actress Diane Kruger, who is part of the Cannes jury this year, stunned in this minted green gown. Her sublime one-shouldered silk dress with sheer fabric cape-like effect is by Giambattista Valli. Indian beauty Freida Pinto opted for something a little more whimsical, in a delightful gown by Michael Angel. It features a multi-hued kaleidoscopic bodice drenched in crystals, along with silver metal belt that appends to a pale rosé pink skirt with draped peplum detail and high slit. Silver Louis Vuitton sandals and a beaded clutch bag complete her look.

Block Colours. Jessica Chastain played it down in a soft pink silk faille gown with low-v-neck by Alexander McQueen. The pockets suggested a more casual side to her look. French actress Virginie Ledoyan looked splendid in an emerald green Elie Saab column gown with draped strapless bodice. Although simple, the impact lies in the rich colour and fine design. Lana del Rey picked out a black Alberta Ferretti gown with inverse scalloped neckline and tiered skirt. Dolores Chaplin brought a refreshing splash of chartreuse to the red carpet, looking regal in a drape-pleated Lanvin gown with cut-outs on the neckline and thigh high split.

Polished Metal. Tilda Swinton, who is by far the most active ambassador for Haider Akermann, wore a look adapted from the designer's Fall 2012 collection. The sheeny bronzed gown shows off a lovely origami folded bodice. But I can't help but think this was not the right colour for her. Jane Fonda looks unbelievable at 74, the actress was decked in a lacquered gold criss-cross sequined gown with sheer sleeves, by Atelier Versace.




Train of Thought. Couture maiden Fan Bing Bing made her customary appearance at the festival's opening, donning an exquisite Christopher Bu gown with long train. Her dress is imprinted with an attractive Chinese-inspired design. Eva Longoria gives us our first memorable Cannes fashion moment for 2012, as she impressed the crowd in this elaborate pale grey gown by Marchesa. The dress displays an embroidered illusion bodice and slopes down into a tulle-smothered train.


I must admit I am slightly disappointed not to see more dramatic couture looks at the opening ceremony. I would pick Eva Herzigova's dresse as my immediate favourite...but I have yet to be wowed. I will be covering the fashion from the festival over its course, so please stay tuned. How do you think these gowns fare? 

52 comments:

VintageDanielle said...

Everyone looks stunning and so glam, but you're not not many dramatic looks that I look for.

Jenna Hughes said...

everyone looks amazing!!

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Isabel Hope said...

I love Diane Kruger's dress :}

Elle Sees said...

pretty stuff so far! and thanks for your sweet comments.

Olga Kotsani said...

Great post - you are so quick!!! I vote for Diane, she's my fashion icon!!!
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LifeStyle Journal said...

I definitely love Cannes more than Oscar in both respects: movies and gowns.
In Cannes celebraties always look more creative and free in their choice what to wear. And there are always a few unforgettible dresses.
From these picture I love Eva Longoria gorgeous look. She knew where she go and what Europian people want to see on the red carpet.
Lana del Rey looks boring and totally bad. She looks like on some kind of sad charity event.

Grace Wainwright said...

Freida Pinto's dress is just stunning, but it's very simple. I just like the mix of colors and glitz!

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Rahul Bhatia said...

Loved Eva and Freida's dresses:)

Rowena @ rolala loves said...

I love your fashion roundups! The gowns at Cannes usually have a good deal of dramatic flair but you're right that this grouping is somewhat lacking. I think Diane Kruger looks amazing but then she rarely gets it wrong.

Rowena @ rolala loves

Style-Delights said...

I loved Diane Kruger's too! So romantic:-) Hope you are having a wonderful day!
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Unknown said...

Eva Herzigova and Diane Kruger's dresses are my fav! I think these gowns are so much better than the ones from the Met Gala gowns! Can't wait for part two :)

Roberta said...

They look awesome!
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Margaretka said...

Amazing and beautiful !!
Eva Herzigova - wow
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Paris said...

Love all these dresses! I wish I had an excuse to dress up like this :)

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Purvi said...

u are right , these are not really stunners :)

Ember Drake said...

Oh wow - some gorgeous dresses! Diane Kruger and Eva Longoria look amazing!

Em
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Cinnamon and White Chocolate said...

No.1 - Eva Longoria! Stunning dress, stunning lady :)

Jelena Zivanovic said...

Ah Sam the ladies looked so pretty! Eva L and Eva H are my favorites, dramatic and glamorous!! Have a beautiful day my girl!!

Unknown said...

I hear you Sam, there's not a huge amount of 'wow' factor but they all look great. I love Eva's dress too but my fave is Diane Kruger's - amazing colour!

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A serious fashion addict said...

Really great idea to post about this film festival in Cannes!!!
I live the dresses especially the first one<3
Xx

Kelinha said...

I like most of them =)

Jamie-Lee Burns said...

I share the same thoughts with you on my fave, it's just so sleek and beautiful. Can't wait to see more of the looks!

Anha Senet said...

Beautiful dresses!

Namnam said...

I watch the opening!!!
It was amazing!!!


Take care :)

Amanda said...

Thanks for the reviews! I really love Eva's dress. it is a show stopper for sure.

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Daniella said...

Hi sweetie,thank you for my lovely comment you left me :) This post has been put together perfectly sweetie,i loveeee all the looks you've chosen! My favourite is the same as yours,i just think Eva looks incredible and so very radiant as you've said! Like you said nothing to show stopping but still all these ladies look stunning! :)

Take care,Daniella xox

Mary said...

I'm not really wowed by all of these dresses either, but I think that Diane Kruger looks phenomenal! xx

Beauty Follower said...

Love Swinton's dress, so elegant!

yiqin; said...

i tot fan bing bing looks rly good

Vanessa V. said...

Really beautiful dresses! My favorite was Diane Kruger, the dress and her were fabulous!

xoxo

Pauline Lim said...

Diane Kruger and Eva Herzigova are lovely! thanks for the comment! keep in touch!:) xoxo

Style Servings said...

Sooooo stunning! Can't wait to see more!

Unknown said...

Freida's dress is gorgeous. All look stunning.


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Dana said...

I agree with you totally... maybe they're saving the best for last?!?!?

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Filipa said...

Hi Sam, I have to say that Diane Kruger looks stunning.... her dress is amazing... love the colour, the cut... everything :D
XOXO

Hello Naka said...

the red dress looks amazing! i would love to own a red dress :3

Sandra Leiva said...

Eva Longoria looks amazing, so beautiful! <3

Bonnie said...

I love that train on Eva Longoria's dress. She's fantastic.

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Baby Rouge said...

Berenice is perfect


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Dee said...

that red one is awesome:)

ftashion said...

The dresses look fabulous! hah, my jaw dropping moment came with Fan Bing Bing's gown. Love the long train and the oriental prints!

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Lisa Lockhart said...

I love Cannes fashion. Everyone always looks so stunning and elegant!

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Unknown said...

I love how glamourous + dramatic all these dresses are, especially the asymmetrical ones!

Vulette said...

Wow Tilda Swinton always looks incredible!

louis vuitton replica said...

the dress is so nice .

Nhi said...

i love the pastel gowns from diane kruger and freida pinto, so lovely <3 i wish i could have one of those beautiful dresses:)

navy and orange said...

great rounup! love the use of train at Cannes!

xoxo navy & orange

Elisabeth said...

Diane Kruger is stunning! Thank you for your kind words on my blog!
Oh I'm surprised to hear that you don't see the matches, I thought world championships were screen worldwide.

xxx
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Sydney Hoffman said...

In LOVE with the top 4 dresses :)

-Sydney xo

Tanja S. said...

I don't like this red-carpet-dresses, I never liked them! Anyway, cool post :)

Miu said...

I really like Jane Fonda's dress - and she looks stunning!

tres chic chica said...

Everyone looks gorgeous!! Frieda and Eva are making great choices with there gowns! Have a great day darling!

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