Beauties Of The Cannes Film Festival 2018
Cinema and fashion stars turned the red carpet into a catwalk at the Cannes Film Festival.
Naomi Campbell leads fellow supermodels and celebrities onto the Fashion For Relief runway (Photo: ELLE.com)
Cannes, France. – The Cannes Film Festival, one of the greatest celebrations of the Seventh Art, never fails to highlight the close relationship between cinema and fashion, and this year was exceptional. Once again, the stars won the flash of photographers on the red carpet with their ensembles fit for royalty.
Undoubtedly, Cate Blanchett claimed the primacy of the best dressed. This year’s President wore a stunning custom-made creation by the Greek designer, Mary Katrantzou. The look was completed with Chopard rings and Aquazzura Eclipse gold pumps.
Even some models preferred not to succumb to the temptation of a statement ‘body-con’ dress and chose an elegant creation instead. Bella Hadid was the perfect example in her pink strapless custom-made Dior gown. The only exception was Kendall Jenner who isn’t afraid to take fashion risks, and most of the time she gets many credits for her choices. The 22-year-old model appeared on the red carpet wearing a green dress with gold details which highlighted her toned body. The “leave nothing to the imagination” dress was from Alexandre Vauthier’s fall 2016 collection, the black satin pumps by Christian Louboutin, and the jewelry by Chopard.
A few years ago, the Festival’s protocol was intensely discussed because it required female stars to wear high heels on the red carpet. But, for 2018, Marion Cotillard broke the rules with an unlikely appearance, wearing Nicholas Kirkwood flat boots. She chose to coordinate them with her midi dress, and managed to create a stunning rock outfit. Chanel sunglasses and bracelets completed her look.
However, another movie star partially broke etiquette guidelines. Kristen Stewart arrived on the red carpet for the film BlacKkKlansman, wearing a metallic mini dress and high-heeled Louboutins. Just before she reached the stairs, she decided to release her feet from the high-heels and walk barefoot.
Every year, Fashion For Relief, the annual charity gala hosted by Naomi Campbell, is high on the list of events for stars who attend Cannes. The famous supermodel invites powerful business moguls, athletes, Hollywood stars and all the models that are at the forefront, for an evening of fashion, and to raise money for environmental and humanitarian organizations around the world. On the catwalk, the hostess of the gala walked with other famous names of the fashion industry and show business. Earlier that day, Naomi announced her “retirement” since, as she said, she is 47 years old and the years she has had on the catwalks are too many.
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LFW F/W2018: Hail the Fashion Mix!
Britishness. Color explosion. Print mix. Feminine empowerment. And Queen Elizabeth II first appearance at LFW. God save LFW!
February 16, 2018
Mulberry
“It’s all about the bag!” someone might think at the sound of the name Mulberry, the British well-known for its handbags brand. True but, the see-now, buy-now Spring 2018 collection was more like the tea party scene from Alice in Wonderland. A patisserie color palette and shoes with colorful ruffles and porcelain cups inspired rounded heels are the perfect choices for a garden party.
Matty Bovan
Matty Bovan is one of the rising stars on the London fashion scene. With his first solo show, he proved that he’s not only a good tailor since the main pieces of the collection were inspired by his late grandmother’s wardrobe, but he’s also a great showman. The tulle headdresses filled with balloons, designed by Stephen Jones, stole the show.
February 17, 2018
J.W. Anderson
“I was trying to think what is modern today and what is modern is what is next. Now is an amazing moment of clear-out and I think let’s go and find what’s new,” Jonathan Anderson said about his collection. He had to look back to his first collections and get inspiration from them. Paisleys, trench coats and khakis. It was a very different collection to what he does for LOEWE. It was a younger and more optimistic collection.
Burberry
Christopher Bailey’s last show for Burberry was a TIME to remember. This time wasn’t about Burberry, it was about a celebration of individuality. To that end, Bailey showed everything he believes in. Gay rights, optimism, youthfulness, and British streetwear were a look back to all those years he worked at Burberry. The bright LGBTQ+ rainbow colors appeared in most pieces, which became the signature of his last collection.
Gareth Pugh
This collection was all about power dressing. For once more, Pugh demolished the feminine silhouette and created a stiffer and more well-constructed one. Pagoda-shouldered tailoring, high-waisted trousers, leopard prints and a Hellraiser nail helmet made the collection serious armor. No one will ever dare to mess around with a Pugh’s woman.
February 18, 2018
Roland Mouret
“The Eyes of Laura Mars,” a 1978 movie, starring Faye Dunaway, is about power, femininity and image control. One of Roland Mouret’s favorite movies and the inspiration for his collection. He wanted to address the current theme of women’s harassment in the workplace, and he did it. Tapestry-like fabrics, wrap skirts but also laced dresses and football socks gave his collection the perfect balance between sensuality and modesty.
Mary Katrantzou
Mary Katrantzou is the “Queen of Prints,” and once again she demonstrated that she can reduce the distance between two very different design styles. Her “Interior Lives” collection was inspired by furniture and prints from William Morris and Bauhaus. A very paradoxical marriage with a very creative outcome. And yes, a Chesterfield sofa can turn into a bomber jacket!
February 19, 2018
Erdem
For his melancholy collection, Erdem Moralioglu chose as his inspiration the American vaudeville star Adele Astaire, sister of Fred Astaire. Beautiful, rich and romantic this collection could only be named. A showgirl who married an aristocrat. A collision of two different worlds. On the one side sparkling dresses and glittering capes, on the other jacquard dresses and thin black face veils. It worked since his collection told the story he had in mind.
Christopher Kane
“I’ve always been about human behavior, and I’ve always had some sort of sexual behavior in the collections,” Christopher Kane said after he presented his “The Joy of Sex “ by Alex Comfort illustrations inspired collection. Dominatrix leather dresses, knits that revealed the bra strap, and a lot of lace, “lover’s lace” as it called. Beautiful, provocative and sensual collection.
February 20, 2018
Richard Quinn
“She’s known for her sense of humor, and she’s seen a lot in her life. I don’t think a gimp mask will shock the Queen,” Richard Quinn said about the possible need of muting the designer’s signature bondage theme due to Queen Elizabeth II’s attendance at his show. Quinn’s collection was a tribute to Her Majesty’s Balmoral wardrobe. Prints, scarves beautifully paired with pleated chiffon skirts and oversized bomber jackets. At the end of the show, Quinn was awarded by Her Majesty with the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, as a recognition of his talent and contribution to the fashion community.
