The Dreamiest Red Carpet Looks From the Cannes Film Festival

by Erin Fitzpatrick

Need a distraction from your 9-to-5? Of course you do. Allow us to turn your attention to the illustrious Cannes Film Festival, where dramatic dresses and couture gowns provide plenty of eye candy. Most recently, Bella Hadid stepped out in the trend I can't get enough of right now: the simple little white dress.

Elsewhere in Cannes, Julianne Moore stepped out in a hand-embroidered Givenchy Haute Couture dress, Penélope Cruz debuted earrings she designed with Atelier Swarovski, and Ava DuVernay looked regal in a stunning collared gown. Scroll down to see our favourite looks, and check back during the entire 11-day affair to see all the latest looks straight from the French Riviera.

Diane Kruger

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WHO: Diane Kruger

WEAR: Giorgio Armani dress; Christian Louboutin shoes; Chopard jewelry; Judith Leiber bag

Winnie Harlow

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WHO: Diane Kruger

WEAR: Roberto Cavalli dress

Helen Mirren

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WHO: Helen Mirren

WEAR: Elie Saab dress and Jimmy Choo bag

Elsa Hosk

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WHO: Elsa Hosk

WEAR: Alberta Ferretti dress; Chopard jewelry

Leomie Anderson

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WHO: Leomie Anderson

WEAR: Khyeli dress; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes

Iskra Lawrence

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WHO: Iskra Lawrence

WEAR: Justin Alexander dress; Dalseen earrings

Kendall Jenner

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WHO: Kendall Jenner

WEAR: Chopard jewelry

Bella Hadid

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WHO: Bella Hadid

WEAR: Alexander Wang shoes; 8 Other Reasons Kim Chain Necklace ($17)

Lupita Nyong'o

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WHO: Lupita Nyong'o

WEAR: Dior Haute Couture woven white horsehair cage and skirt embroidered with ivory organza leaves

Irina Shayk

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WHO: Irina Shayk

WEAR: Custom Atelier Versace gown featuring cutout details held together by gold chains with Medusa studs

Fan Bingbing, Marion Cotillard, Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, and Lupita Nyong'o

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WHO: Fan Bingbing, Marion Cotillard, Jessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz, and Lupita Nyong'o

WEAR: On Cruz: Ralph Lauren Collection blue-and-white floral dress

On Nyong'o: Fendi sunglasses

On Cotillard: Nicholas Kirkwood Casati Pearl Over-the-Knee Lace Up Boots

Julianne Moore

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WHO: Julianne Moore

WEAR: Givenchy Haute Couture carmine red long cape dress in silk caddy hand-embroidered with red-dyed ostrich feathers

Penélope Cruz

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WHO: Penélope Cruz

WEAR: Atelier Swarovski ruby long drop earrings

Kristen Stewart

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WHO: Kristen Stewart and Ava DuVernay

Camila Coelho

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WHO: Camila Coelho

WEAR: Custom Ralph & Russo couture dress; Messika jewelry

Chloë Sevigny

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WHO: Chloë Sevigny

Romee Strijd

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WHO: Romee Strijd

WEAR: Aquazzura Purist Sandals in Silver ($695)