The 75th Cannes Film Festival is that rare red-carpet event where stars of all stripes from around the globe razzle and dazzle in designer ensembles. An event celebrating world cinema, it’s the antics on the red carpet that grab eyeballs, making headlines for media outlets everywhere.
A 11-day gala event with innumerable international actors and the film fraternity attending en masse, Cannes has been a staple in the social calendar for socialites, celebrity and superstars of screen and stage for decades – only growing in stature, grandeur and… well, theatrics.
The otherwise unwearable ensembles and couture seen only on the catwalk on lithesome models, were on full flamboyant display, gowns opening and ripening in front of thousands of flashes. Some stars had to trade in their chauffeured limousines to rent a minibus to fit their voluminous gowns. Post photocall, several changed clothes between red carpet and film screening, to sit comfortably in their seats. The price of fame and beauty.
All the creatives come out high octane for a showing, their mastery and extravagant proclivity on full display as actresses of repute, models of global fame swanned across the red carpet facing nearly 1,200 photographers.
This year, a glittering presence of several Asian superstars stunned fashion purveyors. Some outfits were made especially for the event, some dug out vintage looks from the annals of designer archives and others went gung-ho with showcasing Asian talent that have yet to achieve insta’ fame.
Here’s a quick carousel of images of couture, creativity, designer dresses and… well, a few designer duds. In alphabetical order;
Photo: @gucci (via Instagram)
South Korean star IU, the Global Brand Ambassador for Gucci, looked stunning in the brand’s signature gown with lace rebrodé petal details on the cuffs, a flourish of sequined flowers and crystal embellishments on the skirt.
Photo: @gemmachan (via Instagram)
Exquisite Gemma Chan wore Louis Vuitton to the Cannes 2022 Film Festival Closing Ceremony. The actress is all set to appear front and centre, as the lead of the highly, highly anticipated sequel to Crazy Rich Asians.
Photo: @falachenfala (via Instagram)
Fala Chen was aglow in an Armani Privé Spring 2011 strapless gown. She (or her able stylist!) dug deep into the archives to pull out this glittering ensemble, that showcases the timeless signature of Giorgio Armani.
Photo: @eileen_gu_ (via Instagram)
Making her Cannes debut with Louis Vuitton, Olympic gold medallist Eileen Gukept it simple, kept it stunning in a pleated fuchsia dress, flowing and floating in layers and layer of gossamer fabric. Olympian and fashion icon, Gu has been maintaining a fine balance between being a sports and fashion icon simultaneously.
Video: @deepikapadukone (via Instagram)
Bollywood’s bona fide supernova Deepika Padukone was a hit from the get-go; from wearing a modern take on a traditional Indian sari (By Bengali couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee) to cherry-picking multiple looks from Louis Vuitton (no surprise, she’s the first Indian star to be the brand’s global ambassador), the former-model turned screen queen stunned daily at the festival as a jury member no less.
Tang Wei @ the 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival
Tang Wei wore Fendi to the Decision To Leave film photo call. After making a huge splash in 2008 when she won an award at Cannes, it was a welcome return for the Chinese actress who has wowed critics and masses alike for the past two decades.
Until next year…
