It’s the hottest ticket in town during the Cannes Film Festival.
And Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc provided the five-star backdrop as the best film and fashion stars converged for the annual amfAR Cannes Gala on Thursday.
Leading the way at the star-studded event was Heidi Klum, Barbara Palvin and Teri Hatcher, who all looked very glamorous as they posed for the sea of cameras.
The model, 51, put on a busty display in a racy black strapless mesh gown, with a large feather coat around her arms and trailing behind her.
Meanwhile, Barbara Palvin, 31, wowed in a white wedding dress like frock, which featured a plunging neckline and a daring thigh-high split.
Teri, 60, opted for a classic black figure-hugging gown, with a daring thigh-high split and pointed toe heels.
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Heidi Klum stunned in a racy black mesh gown as she joined glamorous Barbara Palvin and Teri Hatcher at the star-studded amfAR Gala during the 78th Cannes Film Festival
The model, 51, put on a busty display in a racy black strapless mesh gown, with a large feather coat around her arms and trailing behind her
Elsewhere, Coco Rocha turned heads as she arrived in a red oriental-inspired gown, with a matching cape around her shoulders.
The Canadian model, 36, oozed confidence as she posed for a sea of cameras at the lavish event.
Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson opted for matching black ensembles and looked more loved-up than ever after welcoming their first child together.
Elsewhere, Russian model Elena Perminova risked breaking the ‘no nudity’ rules by arriving in a see-through white gown
The day before the event began, the Cannes Film Festival released a shocking dress code for its participants.
The new rules, devised for ‘the sake of decency,’ were implemented as French director Amélie Bonnin’s Leave One Day opened the ceremony.
‘For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival,’ read its official rule book.
‘Voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theater are not permitted.
Barbara Palvin, 31, wowed in a white wedding dress like frock, which featured a plunging neckline and a daring thigh-high split
She sported a flawless makeup look, with a smokey-eye and swipe of nude lipstick
Barbara showcased her bold gown from all angles at he picturesque venue
Teri, 60, opted for a classic black figure-hugging gown, with a daring thigh-high split and pointed toe heels
Desperate Housewives star Teri accessorised with a dazzling diamond necklace and a black clutch bag
Coco Rocha turned heads in a red oriental-inspired gown as she leads the stars at the amfAR Gala
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc provided the five-star backdrop as the best film and fashion stars converged for the annual amfAR Cannes Gala
The Canadian model, 36, oozed confidence as she posed for a sea of cameras at the lavish event
Paris Jackson put on a very leggy display in a revealing mesh gown
Russian model Elena Perminova risked breaking the Cannes Film Festival rules by arriving in a see-through white gown
Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson opted for matching black ensembles
The pair looked more loved-up than ever after welcoming their first child together
Amy showed off her figure in a simple but classy black gown, and accessorised with a diamond necklace, bracelet and earrings
Her brunette tresses were styled in a neat bun and she sported a flawless bronzed makeup look
Michelle Rodriguez put on a glamorous display in a plunging shimmering purple gown
The actress waved to onlookers at the event
Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman dressed to impress as they hit the black carpet arm-in-arm
Emma Thynn flaunted her toned physique in a shimmering bandeau thigh-split dress
Leomie Anderson stole the show in a stunning yellow cut-out gown
‘The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.’
This year’s Cannes Film Festival is taking place in the wake of Trump´s vow to enact tariffs on international films.
Cannes, where filmmakers, sales agents and journalists gather from around the world, is the Olympics of the big screen, with its own golden prize, the Palme d’Or, to give out at the end.
Filmmakers come from nearly every corner of the globe to showcase their films while dealmakers work through the night to sell finished films or packaged productions to various territories.
But Trump sent shock waves through Hollywood and the international film community when he announced on May 4 that all movies ‘produced in Foreign Lands’ will face 100 per cent tariffs.
The White House has said no final decisions have been made. Options being explored include federal incentives for US-based productions, rather than tariffs.
This year, some of the first-time filmmakers at Cannes are already particularly well-known.
Kristen Stewart (The Chronology of Water), Scarlett Johansson (Eleanor the Great) and Harris Dickinson (Urchin) have all unveiled their feature directorial debuts in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard sidebar section.
Many Cannes veterans have returned, including Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning), Robert De Niro – who received an honorary Palme d´Or 49 years after Taxi Driver premiered in Cannes – and Quentin Tarantino, who paid tribute to low-budget Western director George Sherman.
Over recent years, the star-studded extravaganza has arguably won more attention for the outfits worn by its celebrity guests than the roster of feature films being screened on the Croisette.
But new nudity rules, devised for ‘the sake of decency’, have been implemented at this year’s festival.
According to organisers, the austere move is an attempt to stifle the celebrity trend for ‘naked dresses’ – namely provocative outfits that reveal considerably more than they conceal – on the red carpet.
James Franco and Izabel Pakzad appeared in high spirits as they posed for snaps together
Izabel put on a very busty display in a plunging black lace corset with a maxi skirt
Natasha Poly went braless under a chic white satin gown
Hofit Golan stood out in an eye-catching blue shimmering gown
Tonya Lewis Lee and Spike Lee put on an animated display for the cameras
Colman Domingo stood out in a black tie-up jacket and matching trousers, which were both embellished with red gems
Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton cut a dapper figure in a black tuxedo
‘For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival,’ states a Cannes festival document.
‘The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.’
It’s understood that the iconic venue now adopts a more conservative dress code, with suits, dinner jackets and floor-length evening gowns generally favoured over headline grabbing ensembles.
Classic little black dresses, cocktail dresses, pant-suits, dressy tops and elegant sandals, ‘with or without a heel’, will also be permitted.
While the decision to implement a more stringent policy will be a first, it is not known if French TV broadcasters, wary of airing nudity, played a role in its enforcement.
Major red carpet events, including the Cannes Film Festival, are aired in France by France Télévisions.
