The Cannes Festival jury led by Greta Gerwig announced the winners this weekend: including the Palme d'Or for 'Anora', a comedy by American filmmaker Sean Baker about a sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch. The ceremony concluded ten full days, filled with films and long ovations. news conferences laced with politics, a from filmmaker yield, female-led films that caused a stir, the origin story of a president and of course, dog stars.
But the Côte d'Azur red carpet also proved to be a party, where stars raised the bar on style, with bright blocks of colour, statement hats that negate the need for SPF – and bare skin, lots of it. Here, 15 seem worth remembering.
Anya Taylor-Joy: Most Flapper!
The star of “Furiosa: a Mad Max saga” wore an updated flapper style in her Jil Sander skirt suit. The actress paired a cropped jacket, high-hanging skirt and fringe with a delicate heel and dramatic eyes to create an elegant yet understated look.
Natasha Poly: Most strategic!
The model confidently walked the red carpet in this Mugler corset dress at the 'Emilia Pérez' premiere and covered up just enough.
Alton Mason: Most shoulders, knees and toes!
Appearing at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola's highly anticipated film, 'Megalopolis', the actor and model didn't miss a beat from head to toe, sporting this Louis Gabriel Nouchi suit with bold shoulders and patterns.
Yseult: Most accessories!
Chic doesn't describe the way the French singer-songwriter/model completed this adapted version of Christian Dior's 'New Look' at the premiere of 'Megalopolis'. The icing on the cake: the slanted straw hat, sharp leather gloves and black kitten heels.
Punk rock's most famous torso doesn't need much to make a statement.
Margaret Qualley: Most hats!
Who needs sunscreen when you can make a hat as elegant as the actress paired with her simple Chanel dress? She made her debut with two films, 'The Substance' and 'Kinds of Kindness'.
Lily Gladstone: Most Golden!
The actress, who made her Cannes debut last year starring in 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and became a jury member this year, glowed in this off-the-shoulder Balenciaga dress.
Michelle Yeoh: Most Kudos!
Spring has sprung, or at least sprung. The Oscar-winning actress topped off her Bottega Veneta gown with sharp new bangs.
Winnie Harlow: Most Cowgirl!
Tweed, mesh, fringe, pearls, lattice! With so many elements, the model didn't disappoint, taking a trend and making it her own in this Tamara Ralph ensemble.
Colman Domingo: Monotone with most patterns!
The actor's lightly patterned Amiri suit was a perfect outfit for a beach lunch and sent a sophisticated message, with a pop of orange tassel at the hem.
Renate Reinsve: purest train!
The Norwegian actress, who won best actress at the festival three years ago for 'The Worst Person in the World', dazzled in this silver and pure black Louis Vuitton confection.
Sebastian Stan: Most blazer!
A bright yellow Amiri blazer gave the actor, who plays young Donald Trump in the buzzy film “The Apprentice,” a studied but easy-going look.
Selena Gomez: Most Classic!
Let's not forget that this is one of the most famous film festivals in the world! And the actress/pop star graced Cannes in this polished Saint Laurent evening gown, complete with dripping diamonds.
Naomi Campbell: Most archive-worthy!
One of the most famous models in the world also knew how to make a fashion statement: Ms. Campbell wore a Chanel couture dress that she wore when she walked the catwalk 30 years ago.
Nicolas Seydoux: Most cape!
The French producer and executive topped off a black tuxedo with a sleeveless cape adorned with a pink floral flash that added a touch of fun, whimsy and class.