Fashion is the star at the opening ceremony of Cannes 2008
Hollywood descended on the South of France yesterday as the 61st Cannes Film festival got under way.
And while we know this prestigious film industry week is supposed to be all about the serious business of premiering new films and awarding the Palme d'Or prize for best film, it has also become all about the fashion.
Last night for the opening ceremony and the premiere of Julianne Moore's new film, Blindness, directed by Fernando Meirelles, the red carpet was awash with beautiful gowns, and dazzling jewels.
Ms Moore herself chose Chopard diamonds to team with her regal look Christian Lacroix gown, adorned with black feather wings, while model Bar Rafaeli (Leonardo Di Caprio's girlfriend and the new face of Chanel make-up) wore a custom made dress designed by Alberta Ferretti and Chopard - the lavender creation was encrusted with over 2,000 carats worth of Chopard jems.
Other sparkling looks from the red carpet included new mum Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive, Mischa Barton and model Devon Aoki in Alberta Ferretti, Eva Longoria in Atelier Versace and festival judge Natalie Portman in her favourite (and ours!) Lanvin.
Click here now to see all the red carpet looks from last night.
By Laurelle Gilbert
Posted: 16 May 2008
The weather forecast predicts temperatures are set to sore this afternoon with the sunny weather lasting for the rest of the week! Which means you can finally get in to the stride of summer dressing - unless, like us you just don't know where to start because you've had your waterproofs on for so long now.
Luckily the A-list are providing a master class in how to get dressed for summer this week. From Rachel Bilson and Nicky Hilton who have their effortlessly cool L.A. look nailed, to Diane Kruger spotted in Paris yesterday soaking up the European sun in the season's ubiquitous gladiator flats and a simple t-shirt dress.
Click now to see who's wearing what this week and get more summer style inspiration from the stars.
By Laurelle Gilbert
Posted: 23 July 2008
