What your favourite stars wore on Cannes 2025 Day 1

The spotlight is back on the French Riviera as the 2025 Cannes Film Festival rolls out its iconic red carpet. With the 78th edition now underway, the next two weeks promise a flurry of A-list appearances, cinematic celebrations, and unforgettable fashion moments.

Kicking off the festivities, the Grand Théâtre Lumière welcomed guests for the official opening ceremony earlier today. From Urvashi Rautela’s statement sparkle to Bella Hadid’s dramatic flair, here’s what the stars stepped out in on Day 1.

Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid turned heads in a custom black silk satin gown by Saint Laurent, designed by Anthony Vaccarello. A thigh-high slit on one side showed off her glittering Saint Laurent heels, while the back featured a dramatic open design with criss-cross straps. Topping it all off? Her newly blonde hair and sparkling Chopard jewels, adding to the drama quotient.

Urvashi Rautela

The 78th Cannes Film Festival may have leaned into understated elegance, but Urvashi Rautela had other plans. Turning heads and breaking the quiet-luxury memo, she arrived in a bold, heavily embellished gown featuring a sweeping teal and black skirt. Topping off the high-octane look, she added a dazzling crystal tiara and a glittering parrot-shaped clutch by Judith Leiber that made sure no one missed her entrance.

Heidi Klum

Joining the list of celebrities defying this year’s strict dress code, Heidi Klum made a bold statement on the Cannes red carpet by rewriting the rules her way. At the premiere of Partir Un Jour on May 13, the supermodel turned up in an Elie Saab creation that was crafted from layers of pink organza shaped like delicate flower petals. Klum completed her look with sparkling Lorraine Schwartz jewels, adding just the right touch of red carpet dazzle.

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria lit up the red carpet at the opening ceremony and Partir Un Jour screening, as she channeled the sun-drenched glamour of the French Riviera in a shimmering gold number from Tamara Ralph’s Spring/Summer 2025 Couture collection. The gown featured sculpted horizontal metallic bands that gave off a chic, armor-like effect.

Farhana Bodi

The Dubai Bling star and model Farhana Bodi channeled her inner barbie at the Cannes Film Festival’s opening night red carpet, as she dolled up in a custom blush pink masterpiece by Atelier Zuhra, featuring an asymmetric cut and dramatic sculptural ruffles.

Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio turned heads at the Opening Ceremony of the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival in a striking strapless emerald gown from Zuhair Murad’s Couture Spring 2025 collection. The look featured a sculpted bodice with elegant draping, a daring thigh-high slit, and dramatic detachable ruffled sleeves that added a touch of theatrical flair.