The Cannes Film Festival known to showcase the world’s best film talents also holds the most anticipated red carpet of the year. Celebrities parade past the firing line of paparazzi and fans in their best outfits during the 11-day long film festival along the French Riviera.
On the opening day of the 72nd edition of the film festival, Elle Fanning, Tilda Swinton, Selena Gomez, Eva Longoria, Juliana Moore and more made a grand appearance at the seaside gathering. The first day witnessed gowns, capes and high-slits sweeping the red carpet making the opening day a perfect amalgamation of cinephilia and fashion.Celebrities like Selena Gomez, Chloë Sevigny, Margot Robbie’s films are slated to make a debut while Ellie Fanning will be serving as the youngest jury member at the festival.
Among the Indian celebrities Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Daina Penty, Malika Sherawat and Hina Khan will wow the onlookers with their appearance on the red carpet.
While we await the appearance of other celebrities, here are the best-dressed divas on the first day of 72nd Cannes Film Festival red carpet:
Eva Longoria
The actress puts her best foot forward at Cannes, arriving to the opening ceremony and premiere of The Dead Don’t Die in a custom Alberta Ferretti blush gown with sequin embroidery, draped bustier and thigh-high slit.
Selena Gomez
Selena makes her film festival debut in true movie star style wearing a cropped Louis Vuitton bustier, matching semi-quilted maxi skirt with a sexy slit, a wide belt, metallic silver Jimmy Choo sandals and Bulgari jewels at the premiere of The Dead Don’t Die.
Julianne Moore
Glowing in green! Julianne arrives to the premiere of The Dead Don’t Die in a strapless emerald Dior Haute Couture gown with ruched bodice and cape, which she accessorized with Chopard jewels.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Alessandra shows off her supermodel strut at the premiere of The Dead Don’t Die wearing a Ralph & Russo couture sheer, draped gown with a thigh-high slit embellished with crystals, sequins and devoré ostrich feathers, plus Rene Caovilla heels.
Elle Fanning
Elle wears a plunging silk Gucci gown with floral embroidery and matching long cape, plus Chopard jewelry and Gucci platform sandals at The Dead Don’t Die premiere.