A sketch of the Giorgio Armani Prive gown Kristen Scott Thomas is due to wear for the opening night dinner at the Cannes International Film Festival.
A sketch of the Giorgio Armani Prive look Cate Blanchett is rumored to wear for the premiere of "Robin Hood" at the Cannes International Film Festival.
A sketch of the Vionnet dress due to be worn by Giovanna Mezzogiorno, for the opening ceremony of the Cannes International Film Festival.
When the 63rd annual Cannes International Film Festival opens today, the activity unfolding outside the cinemas will rival any theater taking place on-screen. Brands including Giorgio Armani and Vionnet have been vying to dress talent scheduled to tread the red carpet, such as Michelle Williams (“My Blue Valentine”), Russell Crowe (“Robin Hood”) and Charlotte Gainsbourg (“The Tree”).
THE GOWNS
Kristin Scott Thomas
Red-carpet moment: As mistress of ceremonies, Scott Thomas needs dresses for the opening ceremony and opening-night dinner.
Rumored to wear: Giorgio Armani Privé and custom Christian Louboutin heels.
Juliette Binoche
Red-carpet moment: The premiere of festival contender “Certified Copy” by Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami.
Rumored to wear: Celine and Lanvin
Kate Beckinsale
Red-carpet moment: As a juror on opening night.
Rumored to wear: Giorgio Armani Privé
Giovanna Mezzogiorno
Red-carpet moment: As a juror on opening night.
What she’ll wear: Vionnet, exclusively.
Cate Blanchett
Red-carpet moment: The premiere of “Robin Hood.”
Rumored to wear: Giorgio Armani Privé
(WWD)
Lovely designs.....my personal choice would be Vionnet. I look forward to seeing celebrity "parade of gowns."
