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The French Riviera welcomed the return of film and fashion’s most elegant affair — the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival. From architectural gowns to timeless tuxedos, the red carpet was ablaze with cinematic glamour. As expected, a handful of stars stole the spotlight with their sophisticated interpretations of modern luxury.

1. Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie delivered a breathtaking moment at the Eddington premiere in a custom strapless gown by Brunello Cucinelli. The dress, composed of hand-embroidered cashmere and silk, shimmered with subtle sequins under the Riviera lights. 

Jolie complemented the look with radiant Chopard jewels — a diamond necklace with a pear-shaped centerpiece and matching earrings — adding further grace to her already commanding presence. As the newly announced godmother of the Trophée Chopard, Jolie’s refined return to Cannes after 14 years was nothing short of iconic.

2. Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio, who opened the ceremony and presented the honorary Palme d’Or to Robert De Niro, wore a classic black tuxedo from CELINE HOMME. The one-button peak-collar jacket in grain de poudre was paired with matching trousers and a crisp twill bow tie. 

His patent leather derby shoes completed the ensemble. DiCaprio kept it traditional yet sharp, a timeless look fitting of his stature in Hollywood and Cannes alike.

3. Emma Stone

Emma Stone, a regular Louis Vuitton muse, brought contemporary elegance to the Eddington premiere. Her sleeveless white silk crêpe gown, designed by Nicolas Ghesquière, featured an asymmetrical bib detail and a modest train, balanced perfectly with minimal styling. 

Pedro Pascal was seen assisting her on the red carpet, adding a charming moment of camaraderie. Her High Jewelry selection—emerald Seduction earrings and the LV Phenomenal Ring—offered subtle sparkle, while her makeup stayed soft and luminous, allowing the sculptural design to shine.

4. Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman embraced bold textures in a show-stopping black strapless gown adorned with glittering silver fish-scale embellishments. With a dramatic velvet bow at the waist and a sweeping skirt, the look nodded to 2025’s nautical fashion trend while maintaining red carpet grandeur. 

A sleek chignon and Old Hollywood-inspired makeup—including defined brows and a deep-pink lip—framed her diamond-encrusted accessories with quiet power. Earlier that day, she turned heads again in a beaded black minidress for a photocall, proving her styling range.

5. Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise arrived for the premiere of Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning in a sharp three-piece black suit. While the tailored silhouette was classic, it was his signature accessory — aviator sunglasses — that added unmistakable flair. 

Opting for American Optical’s Original Pilot sunglasses over his usual Ray-Bans, Cruise effortlessly blended nostalgia with contemporary cool. At 62, his presence and poise on the red carpet remained as magnetic as ever.

From classic silhouettes to bold tailoring, Cannes 2025 proved once again that fashion at its finest doesn’t need excess to impress. Each of these looks delivered elegance with intention—no gimmicks, just style in its purest form.

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