‘The History Of Sound’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere Red Carpet Roundup
Another night, another wild ride at the Cannes Film Festival — and the premiere of The History Of Sound brought with it the kind of red carpet chaos we live for.
Call me Nefertiti
Didi Stone made sure all heads turned — and stayed turned — in her Stéphane Rolland Spring 2025 Haute Couture gown. That dual-coloured horsehair neckline didn’t just frame her face; it demanded attention. The entire look served African goddess energy, no notes. The regal pose, the elegance, the structure — this was drama done right.
Out of this world and into couture
Karolína Kurková landed at Cannes straight from the cosmos in her silver sequin, double peplum Sabina Bilenko Fall 2023 gown. Somewhere between Judy Jetson and Met Gala chic, this shimmering spectacle delivered intergalactic glamour that left us starry-eyed. A disco ball could never.
Blunt bangs, don’t care
Cara Delevingne entered her gothic era, and we’re absolutely here for it. It wasn’t just the wine-coloured Miu Miu gown that did it — it was the jet black hair and razor-sharp bangs that transformed her into a vampy vixen. Cara’s always got a surprise in her pocket, and this look? Gothic sophistication with a high-fashion twist.
Sunshine served, no filter needed
Taraji P. Henson understood the assignment: inject colour, stat. In a yellow Oscar de la Renta Fall 2025 column gown adorned with delicate floral appliqués, she brought the sunshine and a much-needed pop of optimism. Always vibrant, always glowing — Taraji just gets red carpet joy.
Softness and subtlety
I love how Jenny Slate’s Dior dress had a muted sheerness that wasn’t too revealing. The intricate embroidered details sold this look to me.
Chanel, but make it mysterious
Gracie Abrams kept things simple in her custom black halter Chanel dress. Layered with a shawl tied into a bow at the back, the look was subtle, elegant, and full of thoughtful details like jet-black crystal embellishments. It’s a whisper of glamour.
Sequins, tinsel…and trauma
I’m not sure what’s worse — Ciara’s white sequinned, tinsel-accented gown or the decision to pair it with brown sandals. Who looked at this twinkling snow globe of a dress and thought, “Let’s add earthy shoes”?
A regal reset
Aishwarya Rai reminded us why she’s Cannes royalty in a traditional Kadwa ivory Banarasi handloom saree by Manish Malhotra. After last year’s heavy-handed experiments, this elegant ensemble — paired with Manish Malhotra heirloom high jewellery — was a refined return to her roots. Sophisticated, serene, and steeped in culture, this was the sartorial exhale we needed.
Sometimes less really is more
Nadia Tereszkiewicz stunned in a red off-the-shoulder Dior Haute Couture dress. Minimalist in design, but bold in colour — the simplicity was the statement.
Padded in pink
Lena Mahfouf served sculpted sweetness in a pink Alaïa Spring 2025 two-piece set featuring a bandeau top and padded skirt. This bubblegum delight was equal parts playful and precise.
Pretty in pink
Aja Naomi King wore a romantic pink Miu Miu gown, but it didn’t follow the usual storybook script—its plunging neckline and keyhole detail rewrote the rules
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