Thursday 28 May 2015

Cannes 2015 Best Dressed

Last week a selection of the film industry's finest flocked to the French Riviera for the 68th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

As it's the most glamorous of festivals it seemed only fitting to pour over images from the twelve days of photo-calls, events and premieres and narrow down my favourite looks to collate a Best Dressed list.


For the first time in its history the festival jury was chaired by two people - Joel and Ethan Coen, who were joined by Rossy de Palma, Sophie Marceau, Sienna Miller, Rokia Traoré, Guillermo del Toro, Xavier Dolan, and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Many critics felt the competition slate this year was good but not great, but there were still highlights to be celebrated. Adored by virtually everyone that saw it, Carol has been drowning in 5* reviews and gushing praise for the two female leads Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, the latter taking home the Best Actress prize at the end of the festival. From what I can tell this lesbian love story is an achingly beautiful and expertly layered adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1952 novel, The Price of Salt, and one that absolutely should not be missed when it comes to cinemas later in the year. László Nemes' directorial debut Son of Saul, a harrowing Holocaust drama tracking a Hungarian member of Auschwitz-Birkenau’s Sonderkommando is apparently gripping, poignant and by eschewing the standard sentimental clichés it is nothing short of remarkable: again, one to watch out for. Then there's Palm D'Or winner Dheepan, the story of a former Tamil Tiger starting fresh in Paris with a makeshift family; and winner of Best Director (The Assassin), Best Screenplay (Chronic), and the Jury Prize (The Lobster).

(Carol [2015] IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.imdb.com)

Tense drug-trade thriller Sicario led by Emily Blunt went down well too; and one I've been eagerly anticipating for what feels like years, Shakespeare's Scottish play, Macbeth, with Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard in the leads seemed to live up to expectations. Apparently the battles and supporting cast are incredible, and the makeup choices inspired.

That's not to forget those out of competition: the formidable, exhausting and utterly wonderful Mad Max: Fury Road roared onto the Croisette; and the new offering from Pixar, Inside Out, looks to be (obviously) an enormous hit with children and adults alike.

(Inside Out [2015] IMAGE SOURCED www.imdb.com)

The festival wasn't without its controversies: Gus Van Sant's The Sea of Trees was a total disaster and was met with boos and all-time low reviews. Plus, when women were turned away from the red carpet for wearing flats questions surrounding the dress code and its enforcement dominated the headlines.

On that note, let's turn to the fashion. As ever it was pretty spectacular, with many actresses in particular consistently hitting all the right notes with numerous appearances at photo-calls, industry events and red carpets.


BEST DRESSED WOMAN: CATE BLANCHETT
Carol premiere // May 17th 2015
Giles A/W15 collection gown

Does Cate Blanchett ever get it wrong? No. Never. The Australian actress totally outshone everyone else at the festival in this absolutely stunning Giles A/W15 gown. The bold and hypnotic print is worlds away from the normal Cannes red carpet attire but it's so mesmerising - and elegantly worn by Blanchett - that it stands out for all the right reasons. On any other actress I think it would have been overwhelming, but Blanchett wears the show-stopping structure and print perfectly.

By keeping her hair, makeup and jewellery simple Blanchett allows the dress to be the centre of attention, and given the praise she received for her performance in Carol - universally adored by Cannes critics and thus hinting that awards season success is just around the corner for her, again - it's fitting that all eyes were on Blanchett at the premiere.

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.nyt.com)

Just look at the detailing on the back! This was a gown that needed a dramatic staircase entrance, so congratulations to whoever had the marvellous idea to bring together this Giles creation, Cate Blanchett and Cannes. Double thumbs up from me!

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.buzzfeed.com)

BEST DRESSED MAN: COLLIN FARRELL
The Lobster photo-call // May 15th 2015
Dolce & Gabbana

Nothing beats a three-piece suit, and Collin Farrell really pulled it out of the bag with this Dolce & Gabbana number. The light grey shade and lack of a tie keep it casual enough for the daytime photo-call while simultaneously smart enough to adhere to the glamour expected at Cannes. Farrell looks effortlessly stylish: gentlemen, take note.

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

THE TOP 3

PHOTO-CALL: EMILY BLUNT
Sicario photo-call // May 19th 2015
Peter Pilotto A/W15 dress with Jimmy Choo shoes

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

PREMIERE: MARION COTILLARD
The Little Prince premiere // May 22nd 2015
Christian Dior Couture & Chopard jewellery

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com)

EVENT: LÉA SEYDOUX
Trophée Chopard // May 15th 2015
Elie Saab

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.com)


THE BEST OF THE REST...

XAVIER DOLAN
Jury photo-call // May 13th 2015
Louis Vuitton

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.theguardian.co.uk)

NAOMI WATTS
Opening Ceremony // May 13th 2015
Elie Saab Couture & Bulgari jewellery

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

JOHN LEGEND
Opening Ceremony // May 13th 2015
Gucci

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

LUPITA NYONG'O
Opening Ceremony // May 13th 2015
Gucci dress & Chopard jewellery

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

JULIANNE MOORE
Opening Ceremony // May 13th 2015
Armani Privé gown & Chopard jewellery

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

JAKE GYLLENHAAL
Opening Ceremony // May 13th 2015
Tom Ford tuxedo

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NATALIE PORTMAN
Opening Ceremony // May 13th 2015
Dior

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

MASAMI NAGASAWA & KAHO
Our Little Sister photo-call // May 14th 2015

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

LUPITA NYONG'O
Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc // May 14th 2015
Oscar de la Renta

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

MIRANDA KERR
Magnum Pink & Black party // May 14th 2015
Emanuel Ungaro

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

JULIANNE MOORE
Mad Max: Fury Road premiere // May 14th 2015
Givenchy Couture

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

SOPHIE MARCEAU
Mad Max: Fury Road premiere // May 14th 2015
Alexandre Vauthier Couture

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

KATRINA KAIF
Mad Max: Fury Road premiere // May 14th 2015
Elie Saab

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LÉA SEYDOUX
The Lobster photo-call // May 15th 2015 // Prada
The Lobster premiere // May 15th 2015 // Miu Miu gown & Chopard jewellery

(IMAGES SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

RACHEL WEISZ
The Lobster photo-call // May 15th 2015 // Narciso Rodriguez
The Lobster premiere // May 15th 2015 // Luis Vuitton

(IMAGES SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

EMMA STONE
Irrational Man photo-call // May 15th 2015 // Oscar de la Renta dress & Repose jewellery
Irrational Man premiere // May 15th 2015 // Christian Dior Couture

(IMAGES SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

MARION COTILLARD
Trophée Chopard // May 15th 2015
Balmain dress & Chopard jewellery

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DIANE KRUGER
Maryland photo-call // May 16th 2015
Dolce & Gabbana

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

NAOMI WATTS
The Sea of Trees photo-call // May 16th 2015
Peter Pilotto dress, Jimmy Choo heels and Anita Ko jewellery

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.graziadaily.co.uk)

LI BINGBING
The Sea of Trees premiere // May 16th 2015
Zuhair Murad Couture gown & Jimmy Choo clutch

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

NATALIE PORTMAN
A Tale of Love and Darkness premiere // May 16th 2015
Dior Couture

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

CATE BLANCHETT
Carol photo-call // May 17th 2015
Alexander McQueen

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

ROONEY MARA
Carol photo-call // May 17th 2015
Alexander McQueen dress with Stuart Weitzman heels

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

SALMA HAYEK
Rocco and His Brothers premiere // May 17th 2015
Gucci

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

LI BINGBING
Carol premiere // May 17th 2015
Elie Saab Couture

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

FAN BINGBING
Chopard Gold Party // May 18th 2015
Ralph & Russo Couture

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

MINDY KALING
Inside Out photo-call // May 18th 2015
Roksanda Turnham

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AMY POEHLER
Inside Out second photo-call // May 18th 2015
Inside Out premiere // May 18th 2015 // Stella McCartney

(IMAGES SOURCED FROM www.hollywood-fashion.tumblr.com & www.vogue.co.uk)

CHARLOTTE LE BON
Inside Out photo-call // May 18th 2015
Inside Out premiere // May 18th 2015

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MÉLANIE LAURENT
Inside Out premiere // May 18th 2015
Zuhair Murad Couture

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.thefashionspot.com)

EMILY BLUNT
Calvin Klein Women in Film Party // May 18th 2015
Calvin Klein Collection

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

JAKE GYLLENHAAL
Calvin Klein Women in Film Party // May 18th 2015

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

CATE BLANCHETT
Sicario premiere // May 19th 2015
Giorgio Armani Privé S/S15

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

EMILY BLUNT
Sicario premiere // May 19th 2015
Stella McCartney

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

SOPHIE MARCEAU
Youth premiere // May 20th 2015
Saint Laurent

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

SIENNA MILLER
amFAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala // May 21st 2015
Ralph Lauren Collection gown, Atelier Swarovski jewellery & Nathalie Trad clutch

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

MARION COTILLARD
Macbeth premiere // May 23rd 2015
Dior Couture

(IMAGE SOURCED FROM www.vogue.co.uk)

So they're my favourites! There were hundreds of other notable looks from the festival, but I obviously had to narrow them down for my top looks above. If you fancy taking a look at a more comprehensive list, then Vogue is a pretty good place to start here.

As much as I adore the Elie Saab/Zuhair Murad intricately detailed sequinned gowns that have swept the red carpets in droves this year, they're becoming a little repetitive and - dare I say it - boring. They're always going to be my favourite red carpet look no matter what the occasion so there are a couple featured above, but even for me I felt they dominated Cannes a little too much this year. I still think they're the epitome of beautiful, romantic and elegant designs but it really was overkill with them! As such for me Cannes was seriously lacking in variety this year.

Also, I still cannot abide by this nude dress with strategically placed sequins trend that went nuts at the Met Ball. I can't be the only one to think it's unbearably tacky, can I?!

Who was your Best Dressed? Were you as stunned by Cate Blanchett's Giles showstopper as I was, or do you prefer Marion Cotillard's Dior sequinned mini-dress from the Macbeth premiere? Do let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

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