The True Winners of The Cannes Film Festival? Arab Designers Take Home Gold
If the red carpet was a competition, regional designers brought their A-Game time and time again…
As the 2023 Cannes Film Festival comes to a close, Bazaar Arabia looks back a few moments from the red carpet that will simply be unforgettable. Here, we celebrate the best of Arab creativity and craftsmanship, as worn by some of the biggest names in entertainment, film and fashion.
Tony Ward (@tonywardcouture)
With countless Cannes looks to choose from Lebanese designer Tony Ward has most definitely shown the world just how talented he is as a creative.
French model Gabrielle Caunesil gives us a twirl in this custom coral pink ball gown, made specially for the Festival de Cannes.
Kat Graham could not look more like a star wearing a gorgeous gown, complete with gold detailing.
Alessia Merzlova is serving in every way possible in this embroidered dress with sheer cut-outs.
Zuhair Murad (@zuhairmuradofficial)
The list of celebrities styled by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad is almost endless, and yet we simply cannot get enough!
Lydia Bielen made heads turn in this rose-draped jersey dress with beaded detailing.
Leila Ben Khalifa looked like a walking goddess wearing an emerald gown from the Autumn 2023 Collection.
Maja Malnar shows us what fun and flirty looks like in a flowy yellow chiffon jumpsuit with cutouts and an attached cape, from the Zuhair Murad Fall 2022 collection.
Elie Saab (@eliesaabworld)
World renowned Lebanese Fashion designer Elie Saab is back on the carpet to remind us why he is one of the leading designers in the world.
Sofia Carson matches the carpet wearing this dynamic red gown.
Sabrina Elba looks like an ethereal princess in a Haute Couture Spring 2023 gown.
Alessandra Ambrosio has us all in awe as she she struts down the carpet in vintage Elie Saab.
Rami Al Ali (@ramialaliofficial)
Syrian designer Rami Al Ali came into Cannes with a purpose; to blow us all away, and I think we can safely say his mission was accomplished.
Sarah Loinaz looks like a dream in this fully beaded overlap gown.
Beauty, Grace and zero mistakes. Rami Al Ali came out to play with this divine pink, fully beaded couture evening dress. Neelam Kaur looks like an absolute angel.
From Tony Ward to Rami Al Ali, French model continues to support Arab designers, and looks gorgeous whilst doing so!
Georges Hobeika (@georgeshobeika)
Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika is responsible for multiple stunners at the Cannes Film Festival, and we can’t wait to see more.
Dubai Bling star Loujain Adada makes her Cannes debut in the fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection.
Anna Andes is a showstopper. From the subtle lavender color to the hanging crystal details, we’re loving the attention to detail on this gown.
Han Don Tong is a princess in pink, wearing this cape dress with orange flower detailing, and we can’t get enough.
Azzi & Osta (@azziandosta)
Lebanese designers Azzi & Osta have left no crumbs from their designs that stunned at the Cannes Film Festival.
Ruby O’Fee looks beautiful in this flowy yet structured number.
Nojoud Alrumaihi brightens up the carpet in this green gown by the Lebanese designers.
This green ball gown by Azzi & Osta is everything. From the color to the structured ruffles we cannot stop looking at Paola Turani.
Rami Kadi (@ramikadi)
The Cannes Film Festival was able to witness Lebanese designer Rami Kadi’s immense talent through a wide array of captivating gowns on the carpet.
Straight out of a fairytale! Amira Al Zuhair wears the dress of our dreams…
… And Nojoud Alrumaihi looked simply stunning in this custom look by the Lebanese designer.
Didi Stone is the epitome of elegance in this off-white asymmetric gown, with gleaming crystals.
Marmar Halim (@marmarhalim)
With multiple breathtaking designs, Egyptian designer Marmar Halim stole the spotlight at Cannes.
All eyes were on Ola Farahat; her first look of the festival was this custom silk blue bustier dress, with handcrafted roses.
Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, Ola walks the carpet in this incredible white embroidered bustier dress.
Diipa Büller-Khosla radiated elegance as she graces the carpet in a draped orange gown from the Marmar Halim Autum/Winter 2023 collection.
Jessica Wang cast a spell over us when she stepped out in this sheer number, leaving everyone in awe in this handcrafted chiffon Georgette Gown — yet another masterpiece by the designer
Honayda (@honaydaofficial)
A brand known for empowering women all around the world, and delivering on the Cannes carpet. This Saudi designer has pushed boundaries and shocked international audiences.
Honayda Serafi dazzles on the red carpet in a custom dress from her own fashion house.
Hend Sabri donned a pleated velvet dress from the Fall/Winter 2023 collection.
TOi Jewelry (@jewelrybytoi)
UAE based jewelry house TOi has become the first Emirati-based brand to be worn on an red carpet. Designer Aisha BinHendi has made huge waves on an international platform.
Sasha Ray sparkles down the carpet wearing a pair of earrings by TOi.
We are literally running to the stores to find out how to get our hands on this funky crocodile jewelry set worn by Urvashi Rautela.
Nicholas Jebran (@nicolasjebranworld)
Lebanese designer Nicholas Jebran, has created some of our favourite Cannes looks this year, and we are eagerly waiting to see what else it yet to come.
Esha Gupta is giving angel in this delicate white dress, with flower detailing.
From the delicacy of Esha’s dress to the voluminous nature of Araya Hargate’s, Nicholas Jebran showcases his wide range of design styles.
Ramzen (@ramzenworld)
Milan-based Saudi Arabian designer Abdul Al-Romaizan has come a long way from his initial jewelry design days, to be featured in one of the largest Fashion showcases of the year.
Alessandra Ambrosia harnesses Black Swan in this divine Ramzen original. From the glitzy top, to the feathers, everything about this look has us in pieces.
Saiid Kobeisy (@saiidkobeisy)
Lebanese designer Saiid Kobeisy takes to the Festival de Cannes unleashes mesmerizing stunners.
Diana Penty takes to Instagram after walking the red carpet, captioning her look: “Bubble wrap but make it fashion.” We couldn’t have said it better.
Lead image courtesy of Instagram/ @georgeshobeika and @zuhairmuradofficial