13 must-see fashion looks from the Cannes Film Festival 2024

The 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival just wrapped up in the French Riviera. This year's affair, well attended by A-listers, supermodels, socialites, influencers and film industry folks, didn't disappoint in delivering high-wattage fashion moments. 

The red carpet events featured glamourous, straight-from-the-runway looks, countless Met Gala-level gowns, and even some red-carpet drama between attendees and security.

I was disappointed to see too many men opt for black suits and basic tuxedos. But there were still plenty of standouts to highlight overall.

Here are the most notable looks from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. 

Demi Moore

The star of The Substance, which had its world premiere at the festival, wore Chopard jewelry and a strapless, black and white Celine dress with a statement bow to the closing ceremony. The sleek look was styled by Canadian-American Brad Goreski, who also dressed Moore in looks by Schiaparelli Haute Couture, Elie Saab and Loewe over the course of the week. 

Leomie Anderson

British model Leomie Anderson stood out in Damiani Mimosa jewelry and a black strapless taffeta gown by Sophie Couture. Featuring an oversized train and an abundance of black and bright yellow feathers, this look was as stunning in motion as it was in photos. 

Baloji

The Belgian-Congolese musician, actor and filmmaker — and a co-president of this year's Caméra d'Or jury — sported some very stylish suits at Cannes, including a black skirt suit look featuring a Café Costume tuxedo jacket. Gold jewelry, black nail polish and a Superduper hat added the finishing touches. 

Rawdah Mohamed

A model, influencer and former fashion editor of Vogue Scandinavia, Mohamed wore two eye-catching looks to Cannes this year, including this sculptural, custom dress by Cheney Chan (who also dressed Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha in a similar silhouette at the festival) styled with coordinating glasses by Austrian brand Neubau Eyewear. 

Leonie Hanne

Hanne, a fashion influencer, wore several beautiful black and white gowns at Cannes. Her top look was an all-white, custom gown by bridal brand Milla Nova, featuring a lengthy train and oversized bow, accented with De Beers jewelry. It's a look that made a bold entrance, and an even grander exit. 

Mitchell Akat Maruko Raan

At the red carpet event for Grand Tour, the model looked regal and radiant in UAE-based Filipino fashion designer Harvey Cenit's "Medusa" dress. The three-dimensional, gold breastplate is arresting, and the winged, removable sleeves add just the right amount of drama.

Yseult 

The French singer-songwriter wore a custom Dior look inspired by the French fashion house's iconic 1947 "Bar" suit by Christian Dior, which became a symbol of the influential "New Look." She paired it with all-black accessories: a hat by London milliner Stephen Jones, leather gloves and pumps.   

Steven Doan

For the premiere of Bird, the celebrity stylist wore a couture look by Ho Chi Minh City-based label Le Thanh Hoa, which he describes as a beautiful "man dress." Styled without a shirt and layered over two delicate necklaces, the all-white Vietnamese silk suit was a sartorial standout. 

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Model and actress Huntington-Whiteley wore a stunning, strapless Victoria Beckham jumpsuit with floor-length silver fringing to the red carpet for The Substance. Styled by Hollywood pro Dani Michelle, the look was completed with Jimmy Choo shoes and major earrings from Tiffany & Co. 

Greta Gerwig 

Barbie director Greta Gerwig, who is also the Jury President of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, chose a bright pink gown and black opera gloves for the L'Amour ouf red carpet. The dress is by Balenciaga Haute Couture and Gerwig's earrings are by Chopard, and the winning look was styled by Canadian dynamo Karla Welch.  

Izabel Goulart

Several current and former Victoria's Secret models attended Cannes this year, and Goulart was among the best dressed. The Brazilian model wore a backless coffee brown jersey and gazar haute couture Stephane Rolland dress to the red carpet for L'Amour ouf. Her slicked-back, centre-part hairstyle offered a modern counterpoint to the dreamy, cloudlike neckline. 

Joey King

Actress Joey King made her Cannes debut in two conversation-starter custom gowns: a blue sheer number by Cong Tri and this butter yellow dress by Miu Miu. Oh, and there was a haircut in between the two red carpets! The sleek latter look, styled with an outfit-making pair of black, crystal-embellished gloves, was a chic complement to King's youthful new bob.     

Cate Blanchett

The Australian actress and producer wore a customized version of a dress from Haider Ackermann's collection for Jean Paul Gaultier, paired with a Louis Vuitton necklace made from repurposed pearls and diamonds. The look led to some online debate as to whether the pale pink, black and green gown was a pro-Palestinian fashion statement from the UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.