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As the festivities took place over the last ten days on the French Riviera, countless A-listers graced the red carpet in their best black-tie attire and most glamorous, jaw-dropping gowns. Some even sported the recently revived exposed bra trend while others opted for uniquely puffy and playful silhouettes. The excitement didn’t just stay on the carpet, though, as many behind-the-scenes moments made waves on social media too. After all, would it even be Cannes without a little drama?

Check out our wrap-up of some of the top moments from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival below.

Rawdah Mohamed stole the show in Robert Wun’s “The Scorched Bride” couture dress

We can’t begin to talk about fashion at this year’s festival without mentioning the stunning Robert Wun gown that Somali model Rawdah Mohamed wore to the premiere of La Passion De Dodin Bouffant. The couture look is known as “The Scorched Bride” dress from Wun’s Spring 2023 horror-themed collection and with the dramatic burn marks on the beautiful silk fabric, it certainly lives up to its name. Stunning details such as its distressed veil and detailed train also make the outfit a red carpet standout. The dress also proves that modesty has a place on red carpets, which is a principle that Mohamed has long been an advocate for.

Brie Larson shuts down a journalist who asked her about Johnny Depp

During a press conference for the jurors at this year’s event, Brie Larson had a tense exchange with a reporter when she was asked about her opinion on about Johnny Depp’s new film, Jeanne du Barry, opening the festival. This comes after months of Depp being in the news for his controversial abuse case with his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Larson was visibly confused by the question and told the reporter, “You’re asking me that? I’m sorry, I don’t understand the correlation or why me specifically.” The reporter explained that since Larson has been a vocal supporter of the Time’s Up movement (and was a member of the cause’s celebrity advisory council), he was curious about her thoughts on Depp’s involvement in this year’s festival and if she’d watch his film. In response, Larson ended the awkward exchange by saying, “Well, you’ll see, I guess, if I see it and I don’t know how I’ll feel about it if I do.”

Helen Mirren sported a bold blue hairdo

There were tons of exciting beauty moments (we’re really tempted to get bangs now) on this year’s Cannes red carpet but a standout has to be Helen Mirren‘s colourful hairstyle that perfectly matched her gown. As she attended the premiere of Jeanne du Barry, audiences were blessed with the surprise of seeing Mirren in a beautiful blue dress with a matching azure updo. Fun fact: Lady Gaga sported a similar look back at the 2019 Golden Globes. Who said “feeling blue” is always a bad thing?

Jennifer Lawrence wears flip-flops and Cate Blanchett ditches her high heels 

The “no flat shoes” ban for women at Cannes has been a topic of conversation yet again this year as both Jennifer Lawrence and Cate Blanchett seemingly took a stand against the alleged “rule.” While she didn’t speak out directly on the ban, Lawrence caught lots of media attention when she changed from her red high heels into a pair of black flip-flops before descending the famous Cannes red carpet steps. Blanchett made a more direct statement by telling her audience exactly why she was taking off her heels while presenting the Breakthrough Artist Award to Iranian-French star Zahra Amir Ebrahimi. We’ll certainly be paying attention to the footwear choices at Cannes next year!

An influencer doused herself in artificial blood on the red carpet to raise awareness for the Ukraine war

In one of the more shocking moments from this year’s festivities, a Ukrainian blogger named Ilona Chernobai made a daring political statement ahead of the premiere of the sci-f horror film Acide. As she posed in a blue and yellow dress, which represents the colours of Ukraine’s flag, Chernobai suddenly grabbed two small packets of artificial blood from her dress and poured them on herself before being quickly ushered off the carpet. In an unverified English translation of a statement Chernobai posted on her Instagram account after the protest, the influencer allegedly said, “I took my chance and with this act, I reminded what is happening in Ukraine!!!…People should not forget about us!”

Sam Levinson’s The Idol premiered — and social media had a lot of thoughts

The award for the most controversial screening at this year’s festival has to go to The Idol, a new HBO show from the minds of Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) and producer Reza Fahim starring Tesfaye and Lily-Rose Depp. The buzzy series focuses on the life of an up-and-coming pop star (played by Depp) and acts as a cautionary tale for the dark side of Hollywood. But why’s it so controversial? In March 2023, Rolling Stone exposed the drama that was going down on the show’s set while explaining how its plot romanticizes abuse and even called it a tale of twisted “torture porn.” Users on social media chimed in to critique the show as well, with many connecting Levinson’s troubling directorial choices to similar Euphoria plotlines while celebrating the bad reviews for the series as they came out. Despite the controversy, Levinson still claims that the series will be “the show of the summer”  — will you be watching?

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If you recall last year’s festivities, it was one for the books. Anne Hathaway stunned audiences by wearing five gorgeous looks throughout the week, which ranged from an all-white custom Armani Privé column skirt and crop top combo to a hot pink Valentino gown. Bella Hadid‘s vintage, old-Hollywood ensembles were a social media sensation. And Adriana Lima beautifully showing off her baby bump? Iconic!

This year, the festival runs from May 16 to May 27, and the stars have (so far) walked the 2023 Cannes carpet in bold colours and extravagant gowns. Think lots of sparkles, full skirts and even a cape or two. They also love their matching accessories — check out Helen Mirren’s blue hair and Naomi Campbell’s sunglasses, for starters.

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At first glance, one may think that the unique footwear choice is a nod to Lawrence’s “relatable” celebrity persona and a desire to prioritize comfort over style. But, there actually may be a deeper meaning behind the star’s decision to swap out her crimson high heels for the black flip-flops that she wore to walk down the carpet’s famous steps.

It’s widely known that the dress code for Cannes red carpets is formal, black tie attire, but there appears to be an unwritten rule that women are expected to follow to attend the festivities: they must wear high heels.

While the origin of this unofficial guideline is oft-debated, there’s no doubt that high heels have long been regarded as a staple of femininity and attractiveness for women. A 2022 study found that women in high heels were regarded as being more sexually attractive and of a higher social status than women who were wearing flats. And yet, while sky-high stilettos may complement an outfit, sometimes a chic, comfortable pair of flats is the more responsible call if you don’t want to be in pain all night.

No one knows this better than the A-listers who often have to attend hours-long events in constricting clothing and uncomfortable footwear. As such, there are several other famous female celebrities who have challenged this sexist “rule” on past Cannes carpets — and some have been more direct with their statements than others.

Isabelle Huppert and Cate Blanchett in 2023

Jennifer Lawrence wasn’t the only star to seemingly stand up against the rule at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. French movie star Isabelle Huppert gave a subtle nod to the absurdity of the guideline by wearing nude Anatomic heels by Balenciaga at the premiere of Killers of the Flower Moon. This wasn’t just any old pump though, the design and colour of the heel were made to mimic a bare human foot, which totally made it look like Huppert was defying the “only high heels” rule on the carpet.

@byclaytondavis Cate Blanchett presented the Breakthrough award to ZAHRA AMIR EBRAHIMI at the Cannes Film Festival. Taking off her heels to stand with the women of Iran. #Cannes ♬ original sound – Clayton Davis

Cate Blanchett took one of the most direct stances of all when she presented the Breakthrough Artist Award to Iranian-French star Zahra Amir Ebrahimi at this year’s festival. Before introducing Ebrhaimi on stage, Blanchett made note of the sexist “ban” as she said, “I am going to take my heels off, in honour of the women of Iran. This is to stab all the people that stand in the way of women’s rights.” Ebrahimi had to flee Iran when she was in her twenties after an intimate video of her and her boyfriend was leaked and a criminal case was made against her for having pre-marital sex. As the two artists shared a hug onstage, it became abundantly clear that Blanchett speaking out against the festival’s “no flat shoes” ban was actually a much larger political statement on the need to speak out on gender inequalities for all.

Kristen Stewart in 2018

Kristen Stewart also made a statement against gender inequality in the fashion world on the red carpet for Blackkklansman at the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival in 2018. Similarly to Roberts, Stewart ditched her Louboutin stilettos midway through her appearance and walked the rest of the carpet barefoot — and the star was much more outspoken about the alleged high heel rule. “I feel like you can’t ask people that any more. If you’re not asking guys to wear heels and a dress, you cannot ask me either,” she told reporters. “I get the black-tie thing but you should be able to do either version — flats or heels.”

Julia Roberts in 2016

As she walked the red carpet for the premiere of Money Monster back in 2016, Julia Roberts infamously kicked off her heels midway through the event and concluded her appearance barefoot. When asked about her decision to ditch the shoes, Roberts said, “A lot was happening from my ankles up. Let’s not forget all that. A lot of time and effort went into ankles up.” Whether this act of rebellion was a direct response to the “no flat shoes” rule at Cannes, its timing certainly makes it seem like it was a statement. In 2015, just one year before Roberts walked the carpet barefoot, a group of women were allegedly not allowed into a screening of a film at Cannes because they were wearing flat shoes.

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RELATED: Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet Just Destroyed Yet Another Red Carpet

Though he’s been known for sporting high-fashion looks for years now, this collaboration is Chalamet’s first partnership with a fashion house. Chanel picked the Dune star, who they call “one of the most alluring and audacious actors of his generation,” to be the face of the men’s fragrance partially due to his edgy persona and often daring style choices, according to an official release from the brand.

Not one to shy away from bold colours, unique silhouettes and unexpected textures, Chalamet has made a name for himself for his creative and gender-fluid red carpet style, frequently working with designers like Louis Vuitton and Haider Ackermann. Back in September of 2022 at the Venice Film Festival, the actor made headlines as onlookers were blown away by his show-stopping backless red jumpsuit, which was designed by the aforementioned Ackermann. You know what goes great with a fashion-forward gender-bending jumpsuit? A woody aromatic scent.

Without even trying, his off-duty style is just as cool. The star is often seen sporting his favourite Prada jacket and loves to layer with streetwear staples like windbreakers and sweaters (like the iconic Glossier hoodie Timmy wore back in 2019, and no, he wasn’t an ambassador, just a fan) when he’s out and about. Fans are so enamoured with his street style that there’s even an Instagram account called @readytimmywear, which has over 30K followers, that chronicles Chalamet’s looks both on and off the red carpet.

Chalamet’s meteoric rise to fame after starring in the 2017 coming-of-age film, Call Me By Your Name, has been nothing short of neck-breaking. Since his big break, Chalamet has starred in movies such as Lady Bird, Little Women and Beautiful Boy. Fans of the 27-year-old actor are also waiting on his next projects to hit the big screen, which includes the titular role in Wonka, the prequel to the 1964 Ronald Dahl novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the next instalment of the Dune series, Dune: Part Two. And how could die-hard Chalamet fans forget last year’s cannibal love story Bones and All, co-starring Canadian (and fellow fashion darling) Taylor Russell?

In a conversation with Chanel about his new beauty gig, Chalamet discussed how working with the brand felt like a “no-brainer” and explained, “As someone who is passionate about movie making and acting,” the significance of “collaborating with a fashion and beauty house that has a vast, substantive history with cinema.” That history continues with this campaign — a campaign film, directed by Martin Scorsese, be be released this coming fall.

So, is Chalamet an everyday scent kind of guy, or someone who uses fragrance for special moments? It would seem it’s the latter, with the actor taking as thoughtful an approach to grooming as he does style. “When you put on Bleu de Chanel, you’re emphasizing a distinct experience, or maybe a certain look, occasion, or date,” the actor says. “For me, personally, there’s a specific intention behind fragrance. I’m not someone who wears a scent all the time. When I do, it becomes emblematic of a moment, and later there’s a nostalgia for that moment and it becomes something more meaningful.”

The Bleu de Chanel campaign, shot by legendary fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti, will be released in June.

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RELATED: Beyoncé Said Quit Your 9-5

The “Break My Soul” singer opened her almost three-hour-long show by performing classic tunes such as “Dangerously in Love” and “1+1” in a custom Alexander McQueen crystal-embroidered bodysuit with matching ankle boots (below). The outfit was a classic Beyoncé look as it highlighted the star’s silhouette with its exaggerated shoulder pads and extra detailing around her hips.

Beyoncé and her dancers then slipped into custom Courrèges to perform “I’m That Girl,” “Alien Superstar” and other hits from her latest album, Renaissance. For this look, Bey sported a silver bodysuit that featured a circular cutout reminiscent of a magic mirror in the middle of her torso. Her dancers also wore matching silver two-piece sets that channelled the futuristic, nightlife vibe of this portion of the show.

Next up was a brightly-coloured and holographic mini dress by David Koma that captured the cool ’70s-disco energy of the night. Bey even came on stage in this ’fit wearing matching sunglasses and a complementary jacket to perform the club hit “Cuff It” and later took the accessories off to belt out songs like “Energy” and “Break My Soul.”

As the superstar sang through her show’s 36-song setlist, another costume highlight included a custom pearl-adorned Balmain corset, which she paired with a matching hat, sunglasses and thigh-high black latex boots. Beyoncé also stunned in a bejewelled and (literally) figure-hugging custom Loewe bodysuit by Jonathan Anderson (below) that was inspired by a dress from the brand’s Fall 2022 ready-to-wear collection. She paired it with elegant black opera gloves, complete with press-on nails, that perfectly matched the outfit’s eye-catching design.

The looks kept getting better as the show went on, but perhaps one of the most exciting moments of the night happened when Beyoncé walked out in a white gown that, with the help of two robot arms and a UV light, soon transformed into a colourful-triangle-patterned dress that left the audience in a daze.

And of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention how Queen Bey wore a literal bee costume, which was custom-made by Mugler and inspired by a look from the designer’s Spring 1997 haute couture collection, aptly named Les Insectes, to perform “America Has a Problem.”

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To wrap up the night, Beyoncé flew above the stage on a sparkling, silver horse — reminiscent of the one on her Renaissance album cover — in a matching custom Coperni look designed by Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant. As she said her final goodbyes to the crowd after the hours-long show, her metallic bodysuit and ankle boots shimmered as her cape gleamed in the bright arena lights.

Beyoncé is set to hit the stage at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto this July and, with over 5o more shows to go, fans are almost certain that the legend may have a few more surprise costume changes up her sleeve — and we can’t wait to see what the Queen has in store.

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RELATED: Colour, Tailoring and Hats Reigned Supreme at King Charles III’s Coronation

Many royal watchers speculated as to whether Kate Middleton would wear a traditional tiara to the special occasion, as is customary for regal events such as last weekend’s, and if she would borrow one of her predecessor’s precious pieces of headwear for the day.

Instead, the royal mother-daughter duo opted to don the less traditional flower-and leaf-adorned headpieces that were designed by Jess Collett and Alexander McQueen specifically for the coronation.

And the intricately embellished crystal headbands have a deeper significance that goes far beyond them just being stunning statement pieces.

In accordance with King Charles III’s love for nature and the environment, the floral-designed headpieces are said to represent the newly-crowned monarch’s commitment to combatting the dangers of climate change. There’s even been much speculation about how the King will tackle this issue, with ABC News predicting that he will be known as Britain’s first “climate king.”

Designer Jess Collett confirmed the headpiece’s nod to King Charles in an Instagram post where she stated how she has a special personal connection to the monarch’s charity, The Prince’s Trust.

“It was 25 years ago that I secured my first loan from the @princestrust to start Jess Collett Milliner,” the designer shared on Coronation Day. “Thank you King Charles and @princestrust for your support ……….still going strong today and loving my trade.”

 

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Further speculation around the silver bullion-fashioned regal headband has pointed to the design being a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. During her coronation in 1953, Queen Elizabeth’s six maids, who followed and helped her into Westminster Abbey, wore visually-similar silver headpieces to those that the two princesses wore this past weekend.

Whether this design choice was a purposeful nod to the late Queen, Kate did honour the monarch through another piece of jewellery she wore at the King Charles III’s Coronation as well.

In addition to the sparkling headpiece, the Princess donned the George VI Festoon Necklace. This sacred three-strand chain, which was commissioned by King George VI in 1950 for his daughter, who was known only as Princess Elizabeth at the time, was one of the Queen’s favourite jewels and she often wore the piece on special occasions. Kate also wore Princess Diana’s diamond and pearl earrings in memory of her late mother-in-law.

Kate is no stranger to royal dressing and understands the sartorial significance that comes with every piece of clothing and jewellery she wears. Tying in years of tradition while incorporating King Charles’s modern environmental values into the design is yet another example of the the Princess of Wales’s commitment to honouring the Royal Family and serving the monarchy, one that been under intense scrutiny in recent years.

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RELATED: What To Wear To a Harry Styles Concert

In a new music video for Styles’s latest single, “Satellite,” the British pop star paid tribute to his fans’ unique fashion sense in a memorable way.

The video begins with a Mars rover-like robot named Stomper roaming the backstage halls at one of the 15 sold-out Love on Tourshows that Styles played at the Forum in Los Angeles in January of this year.

Stomper soon travels out to the arena floor but before that, the robot stops in front of a TV to listen to a documentary about the Mars Curiosity rover. At this point, Successionfans will recognize a familiar voice as Logan Roy himself (Brian Cox) narrates a short voiceover.

After the brief Succession cameo, Stomper ventures out to the floor of the venue as the night’s concert comes to an end. The small-but-mighty robot then finds itself navigating around hundreds of concert-goers who, as one can tell from their brightly-coloured boots and ’70s-inspired bell bottoms, are unmistakable Harries.

Real-life Harries immediately noticed how the singer included these details about themselves and their outfits in the video — and quickly took to social media to share their thoughts.

There’s been speculation on social media if Styles used real footage of actual concert-goers in the video alongside the clips of actors decked out in Love on Tour wear. The general consensus seems to be that a mix of actor and actual fan footage was used, especially as fans now recount seeing the little robot roaming ominously among feather boa remnants and allegedly recording footage after some of the shows.

Many elements of the Styles fandom’s eccentric concert outfits can be attributed directly to Styles’s own past looks. For instance, the feather boa is not only a popular accessory among his concert-goers, the singer also donned one himself during his 2021 Grammys appearance. Other standout style signatures of the British singer that are often replicated by fans include sequins, leather pants and leotards.

However, Harries don’t solely wear outfits that replicate Styles’s own looks. Instead, a culture centred around a shared respect, kindness and inclusivity has been fostered among fans and the colourful outfits they usually don to Styles’s shows represent just that — the ability to freely and openly express who they are.

Styles himself has made headlines for how his fashion sense has not only evolved throughout his career but how it sometimes challenges conventional norms. And, after appearing on the cover of Vogue’s December 2020 issue in a dress, Styles began to hear more questions regarding his gender identity, and even faced backlash for the look

Despite the constant questioning, the star has continuously refused to label himself in terms of sexuality and gender identity. He was quoted in the June 2022 issue of Better Homes & Gardens, saying, “The whole point of where we should be heading, which is toward accepting everybody and being more open, is that it doesn’t matter, and it’s about not having to label everything, not having to clarify what boxes you’re checking.”

Styles’s willingness to be playful with his fashion sense has been fun for fans to watch as well. On his latest tour, Styles’s wardrobe has ranged widely from night to night — and fans quickly came to look forward to seeing what he’d wear at their show. A pattern also quickly emerged during some Love on Tour shows as the singer’s stylist, Harris Lambert, would sometimes post a photo of Styles’s outfit for the night on Twitter, often crediting Gucci (Styles is an ambassador for the luxury label) with creating the look.

Love on Tour is set to wrap up this July in Italy after over 160 shows — and hundreds of thousands of unforgettable outfits from Styles and his Harries alike.

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Some celebrities took the archival approach a step further and opted to wear designs that they had previously donned themselves.

Nicole Kidman honoured Lagerfeld by slipping into a Chanel haute couture gown that she originally wore for her classic Chanel No. 5 campaign back in 2004. In the commercial for the popular fragrance, Kidman played a celebrity who was struggling with her role in the public eye. The ad, which was directed by Baz Lurhmann, featured clips of her running through New York’s Times Square in the blush pink gown. Last night though, the silk tulle dress endured much less severe conditions as it gracefully draped down the legendary steps of The Met.

Lagerfeld’s longtime muse Gisele Bündchen also re-wore a past look as she walked the carpet in a Chanel Spring 2007 bridal gown complete with a grand feathered cape. Bündchen, who first wore the dress in a photoshoot for Harper’s Bazaar South Korea from the same year, was all smiles at her first post-divorce Met as she was clearly having fun posing in the angelic outfit.

Vanessa Kirby also sported an original Lagerfeld design on the first Monday in May, sparkling in the historic “shower dress” from Chloé’s Spring 1983 collection. The English actress said that wearing an original piece, which was previously being showcased at the North Carolina Museum of Art, “felt special” during a red carpet interview.

Naomi Campbell (another longstanding Lagerfeld muse) also wore a vintage Chanel confection, pulling from Chanel’s Spring 2010 haute couture collection. Dua Lipa, who was a co-chair of the event, wore vintage Chanel haute couture as well, showcasing a bridal gown from the Fall 1992 line that was famously worn by supermodel Claudia Schiffer.

There’s certainly a sustainable fashion element to stars re-wearing pieces that were already made prior to the 2023 Met Gala — and these gowns weren’t the only reference to sustainability on Monday. According to Vogue, an installation made of flowers and thousands of recycled water bottles was the main centrepiece of the event. The innovative decoration, developed by designer Tadao Ando, was reportedly a reference to how Lagerfeld always looked to the future, and the eco-friendly component of the design was also a nod to that forward-thinking ideation.

While they may not have re-worn exact gowns to the Met Gala on May 1, several other celebrities drew major inspiration from Lagerfeld’s vintage designs. Margot Robbie, for example, wore a stunningly similar remake of a Chanel black dress fitted with a transparent bodice that Cindy Crawford previously wore down the Spring 1993 runway 30 years ago.

K-pop star Jennie Kim also looked to vintage Chanel for her Met Gala look, sporting a recreation of a mini-dress from the house’s Fall 1990 ready-to-wear collection.

Ashley Graham, Penélope Cruz, Maude Apatow, Allison Williams and Lizzo also followed the trend and selected looks that were deeply inspired by Lagerfeld’s past creations.

Whether these stars wore the originals or near-identical replicas of previous designs, the willingness to recycle memorable looks points to another aspect of sustainability in fashion — the importance of not losing the significance of past artwork. Through the numerous nods to Lagerfeld’s classic creations last night, it’s clear that when it comes to high fashion, the late designer’s artistic legacy and dedication to his craft lives on.

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