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The Most Glamorous Cannes Film Festival Looks Of All Time

From incredible trains to the perfect princess gowns.

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Cannes Film Festival is undoubtedly one of the most glamorous red carpet events of the year. For ten days straight, Hollywood's A-list, supermodels, and the European elite descend upon the South of France in the most stunning couture confections. It is not the time to be minimal or understated, unless you want to get lost in the sea of sequin-embellished mermaid dresses and sweeping princess gowns. In honour of the 70th anniversary of this iconic film festival, we're looking back on the most impactful gowns to walk la croisette.

1

1953

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Brigitte Bardot

2

1953

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Sophia Loren

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3

1987

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Elizabeth Taylor

4

1987

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Princess Diana in Catherine Walker

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5

1988

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Rosanna Arqutte

6

1991

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Madonna in Jean Paul Gaultier

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7

1995

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Sharon Stone in Valentino

8

1998

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Johnny Depp & Kate Moss

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9

2001

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Nicole Kidman in Yves Saint Laurent

10

2002

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Cameron Diaz

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11

2004

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Charlize Theron in Dior

12

2004

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Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston in Atelier Versace

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13

2006

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Eva Herzigova in Anna Molinari

14

2006

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Penelope Cruz in Elie Saab Haute Couture

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15

2007

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Kerry Washington in Jean Paul Gaultier

16

2007

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Rosario Dawson in Dolce & Gabbana

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17

2008

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Angelina Jolie in Emanuel Ungaro

18

2008

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Linda Evangelista in Lanvin

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19

2009

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Elizabeth Banks in Armani Prive

20

2009

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Robin Wright in Elie Saab Haute Couture

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Chrissy Rutherford is a contributing editor at HarpersBazaar.com
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