6 Times Regional Designers Took The Cannes Red Carpet By Storm
They didn’t come to play in the past – and we can’t wait to see them bring their A-Game this year…
With less than 24 hours until The 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off, Bazaar Arabia looks back at the best of Cannes fashion, in all her glory – straight from the creative minds of the Arab world’s most talented creators, the ones who specialise in dreaming up what can only be described as wearable art.
Here, we share six times regional designers took the Cannes red carpet by storm with their breathtaking creations.
Zuhair Murad, Worn by Winnie Harlow (2017)
Winnie Harlow took the red carpet by storm in this beauty cobalt blue glimmering gown by Zuhair Murad Couture, a look that perfectly complemented her complexion while also making a statement on the red carpet.
Michael Cinco, Worn by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (2018)
Who could forget the breathtaking Butterfly gown worn by Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan back in 2018?
While a number of the Dubai-based designer’s creations have been spotted at Cannes throughout the years, Michael clearly outdid himself with the fantastical number and, arguably, one of the best red carpet looks of all time.
Elie Saab, Worn by Bella Hadid (2018)
Best-loved for his ability to fuse together feminine elegance and graceful modestly within his creations, the Lebanese designer pulled out all the stops when it came to creating a red carpet-worthy moment for supermodel Bella Hadid back in 2018.
Georges Hobeika, Worn by Camila Coelho (2019)
It’s all in the details… and nobody understands this better than Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika. A red carpet regular at Cannes, this particular dress – embellished with crystals and sequins – pays testament to the house’s dedication to craftsmanship and the art of opulent dressing.
Rami Kadi, Worn by Dorra Zarrouk (2021)
Fusing together glamour and femininity, the richness of this gown lies in the art of its simplicity; a true Cannes classic.
Amato, Worn by Model Elvira Jain (2021)
Last year model Elvira Jain stepped out in this exquisite number by Dubai-based designer Furne Amato, serving us with (what’s best described as) “Gilded Glamour,” well before it was a Met Gala theme. Elegant and intricate, this particular look makes us long for a time when the art of dressing was a daily necessity and not something reserved for special occasions.
Lead images courtesy of Instagram/@dorra_zarrouk and @eliesaabworld
