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The festival has become an important showcase for European films. Along with other festivals such as Venice and Berlin, Cannes offers an opportunity to determine a particular country’s image of its cinema. Additionally, given massive media exposure, the non-public festival is attended by many movie stars and is a popular venue for film producers to launch their new films and attempt to sell their works to the distributors who come from all over the globe. But aside from the movies, A-list celebrities grace the CIFF. It is in this regard that spohszine would want you to have a look at our picks for great stunning pieces – for fashion and style guide. And you now share, and decide among your girl friends which look best for you and the occasion.

The 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival red carpet premiers for 2012 – May 16 to 27, 2012 – at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France

Kristen Stewart in Reem Acra

‘Cosmopolis’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

It was raining red gowns on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Friday, May 25, 2012 as Kristen Stewart also wore the bright hue to the ‘Cosmopolis’ premiere. The ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ actress wore a Reem Acra pre-Fall 2012 gown. Stewart matched the plunging gown with a hot red lip color and her straggly hair, as many of you have put it, was tied back into a messy bun. A gold Cartier ‘Juste Un Clou’ bracelet, which she’s worn through-out Cannes completed her look. Photo credit: style.com & Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Aishwarya Rai in Elie Saab Couture

‘Cosmopolis’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Aishwarya Rai made her first appearance on the red carpet at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival Friday evening – May 25, 2012. The Indian actress joined Kristen Stewart for the ‘Cosmopolis’ premiere. Having just recently had a baby, Rai was radiant wearing an Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture gown. Her midnight blue embroidered long-sleeve gown was accented with a velvet floral appliqué at the waist. A blue box clutch, tumbling waves and a glossy nude lip color completed her look. It’s good to see her back on the red carpet. –redcarpet-fashionawards.com photo

Nicole Kidman in Ralph Lauren

‘Hemingway & Gellhorn’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Nicole Kidman dazzled on the red carpet Friday (May 25, 2012) evening for the ‘Hemingway and Gellhorn’ Cannes Film Festivalpremiere. The Australian actress looked stunning wearing a 30s-inspired Ralph Lauren Fall 2012 gown. Her black chiffon beaded dress was styled with cute curly updo with diamond encrusted brooches. Credit: Style.com & Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Nicole Kidman in Lanvin

‘The Paperboy’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

While the previous night (Thursday, May 24, 2012) Nicole Kidman opted for a simple elegant look on the red carpet for ‘The Paperboy’ Cannes Film Festival premiere in a Lanvin gown which was custom-made by Alber Elbaz. The rose tulle silk pleated one-shoulder gown with an embroidered crystal detailing was styled with ivory sandals. A side-parted bun with a few pieces framing her face and diamond Cartier jewels completed her look. Photo credit: Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Heidi Klum in Marchesa

‘The Paperboy’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Heidi Klum looked breathtaking as she took to the red carpet on Thursday night, May 24, 2012, for ‘The Paperboy’ Cannes Film Festival premiere. She dazzled photographers and the waiting crowd wearing a Marchesa Spring 2012 gown. Her fully-beaded, fringed gown had some of the fringe detailing draped over the shoulders. Heidi opted for silver jewels to complement her gown plus a simple updo to complete her look. Photo credit: style.com & Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Alexandra Maria Lara in Elie Saab Couture

‘On The Road’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Alexandra Maria Lara was breathtaking on the red carpet May 23, 2012 for the ‘On the Road’ Cannes Film Festival premiere. The Romanian-born German actress wore one from the Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture collection. She opted to keep the styling simple for her fully-beaded short sleeve gown which was accented with a velvet floral appliqué at the waist. A light red lip color and diamond bracelet completed her look. Photo credit: style.com & Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Kristen Stewart in Balenciaga

‘On The Road’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Kristen Stewart was all smiles on the red carpet for the ‘On The Road’ Cannes Film Festival premiere on May 23, 2012. The actress wore a beautiful Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière gown. Her pale pink gown with green, silver and black embroidery is beautiful plus the detailing is exquisite. No clutch and simple makeup with a gold small pendent necklace, Balenciaga sandals and a Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet completed her look. Photo credit: Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Diane Kruger in Nina Ricci

‘Killing Them Softly’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

After opting for an all-out glamorous look at the ‘Amour’ premiere, Diane Kruger reverted back to a more ethereal, romantic look for the ‘Killing Them Softly’ premiere on Tuesday night (May 22, 2012) during Cannes Film Festival. The German actress wore beautiful white Nina Ricci gown which custom made for this event. The breathtaking drop-waist gown with embroidered details had feathered embellishments and a floaty chiffon skirt. Her look was nearly all white except for the lavender corsage on the shoulder. With her hair rolled into a retro 40s style, Diane was glowing with her beau Joshua Jackson by her side in head-to-toe black Lanvin. A silver embellished Judith Leiber clutch and a diamond bracelet completed her look. Photo credit: Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Cheryl Cole in Stéphane Rolland Couture

‘Amour’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

I am stunned, floored even. Cheryl Cole set the rain-soaked red carpet ablaze for the ‘Amour’ premiere during Cannes Film Festival on Sunday (May 20, 2012) evening. For the second year in a row, the UK ambassador for L’Oreal, wore a Stéphane Rolland Spring 2012 Couture gown. Her cap-sleeve white jersey fitted gown was decorated with light red embellishments before trailing off into a dramatic lava-like fiery red ostrich feathered train. A red VBH clutch, trademark voluminous hair and David Morris jewels completed her look. You wouldn’t think Stéphane Rolland and Cheryl Cole would make such a great combination, but she wows every time. Photo credit: Style.com & Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Naomi Watts in Marchesa

‘Madagascar 3’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Naomi Watts was radiant on the red carpet on May 18, 2012 for the ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’ premiere during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals Friday night. She opted to wear a beautiful Marchesa Fall 2012 gown. Marcel waves with feather accents, a silver embellished clutch and a Chopard white diamond collar necklace completed her look. Photo credit: style.com & Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Jada Pinkett-Smith in Atelier Versace

‘Madagascar 3’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

The actress hit the red carpet for her ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’ premiere during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals Friday (May 18, 2012) wearing a stunning Atelier Versace Spring 2012 gown. For her orange fully-embellished gown with a gold metal crescent-shaped bodice and a thigh-high split, Jada opted for a slicked back hairstyle and gold accessories including Jimmy Choo ‘Suki’ sandals and Lana jewelry to complement her gown. Photo credit: style.com & Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Salma Hayek in Gucci Première

‘Once Upon A Time In America’

Gucci Film Foundation Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Finally we have some Gucci on the red carpet on day three of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. The First Lady of the Gucci group, Salma Hayek, was the first to hit the red carpet for the ‘Once Upon A Time In America’ – Gucci Film Foundation premiere on May 18, 2012, Friday. Salma wore a stunning Gucci Premiere gown – the collection which was made for her. Her rich gown in shades of chocolate brown had a fully-beaded bodice and ombre chiffon skirt. Salma’s accessories included a champagne colored satin clutch and gold jewels including a wristlet. With heavy smoked eyes and a copper lip color, she completed her look with a curly updo. Photo credit: Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Jane Fonda in Stella McCartney

‘De Rouille et D’Os’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Jane Fonda also attended the ‘De Rouille et D’Os’ premiere during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival Thursday (May 17, 2012). She wore a Stella McCartney dress from the designers Evening 2012 collection. The black-and-white long sleeve dress was styled with a beautiful Roger Vivier green embellished clutch which complemented her Chopard emerald drop earrings. Photo credit: vogue.it & Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior Couture

‘De Rouille et D’Os’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Marion Cotillard attended the premiere of her latest movie ‘De Rouille et D’Os’ on May 17, 2012 (Thursday) during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. The French actress donned a beautiful “go big or go home” Christian Dior Couture ball gown. Her simple strapless sweetheart neckline gown has a black bodice and navy tulle skirt. A metal waistband nipped in her waist as Marion only added subtle Chopard jewels, including a hair accessory for her voluminous bun. Parisian elegance at its finest. Photo credit: Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

Fan Bingbing in Elie Saab Couture

‘De Rouille et D’Os’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere

Fan Bingbing glided down the red carpet like an elegant swan whilst attending the ‘De Rouille et D’Os’ Cannes Film Festival premiere on Thursday, May 17, 2012. The Asian actress wore her first Elie Saab Couture dress of this festival – one of many, I’m sure. Her nude lace gown from the Spring 2012 collection also featured a matching cape. This on-trend caped look was styled with dazzling Chopard jewels and an embellished Ferragamo box clutch. The gimmick-free actress kept her hair and makeup simple on this occasion, styling her hair into a top knot and opting for a neutral lip color. Photo credit: Style.com & Getty via redcarpet-fashionawards.com

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