Irina Shayk
This year in Cannes, Russia was represented not only by a constellation of names like Renata Litvinova, Natalia Vodianova, Natasha Poly, and Victoria Bonya, but also by Irina Shayk, who quickly became the event’s most talked-about presence. The world press kept circling her every move, driven as much by the attention she drew from Leonardo DiCaprio as by the striking outfits she wore to the red carpet.
Shayk kept raising the bar with each appearance. She arrived in a braless Armani Privé dress for the premiere of Killers of the Flower Moon, followed by a bold Mowalola leather top paired with a low-waisted skirt for the Instigators premiere, and later appeared in Gucci lingerie at Naomi Campbell’s birthday celebration. Her style choices sparked conversations and set a tone for the fashionable rhythm of the festival. Other leading models, including Cindy Bruna, Elsa Hosk, and Valentina Sampaio, watched closely as Shayk’s choices influenced the street style narrative.
The trend she set proved contagious. In the wake of her visibility, several former Victoria’s Secret angels stepped forward in provocative ensembles. Cindy Bruna wore a Vivienne Westwood gown at the Club Zero premiere, while Elsa Hosk stunned in an open-breasted Helsa gown at the amfAR charity gala. Transgender model Valentina Sampaio selected a Pinko dress featuring a sheer heart-shaped detail at the hip as she attended the Asteroid City screening, signaling a broader embrace of bold silhouettes on the carpet.
Two Brazilian supermodels also drew attention with fearless fashion. Alessandra Ambrosio attended a party hosted by Aston Martin in Dolce & Gabbana underwear and wore a nearly naked dress designed by Peter Dundas for amfAR. Isabelle Goulart offered a counterpoint with a Mônot maxi corset that featured extreme slits, showcasing a masterclass in body confidence and red carpet drama.
Runway legend Eva Herzigova delivered a standout moment at the Kering Women in Motion Award ceremony. Approaching her half-century mark, she wore an off-the-shoulder Saint Laurent gown that highlighted a slim waist, defined abs, and toned legs, a testament to enduring presence and elegance on the Cannes stage.
From Hollywood’s younger generation, the daughters of famous actors also graced the festival with candid, striking looks. Keri Zeta-Douglas, Iris Lowe, and Lily-Rose Depp appeared in bold, memorable outfits. Zeta-Douglas, at 20, wore a seductive Elie Saab dress at the opening ceremony, while 22-year-old Iris Lowe brought a lingerie-inspired Saint Laurent look to the Monster premiere. Lily-Rose Depp, at 24, chose a bra-less Chanel lace mini for a social evening at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, embodying a fearless attitude toward red carpet conventions.
Eva Longoria leaned into a style reminiscent of her iconic Desperate Housewives character, Gabrielle Solis, selecting looks that bridged television nostalgia with contemporary couture. She wore a sheer skirt from Ashi Studio and delicate Elie Saab lace for Old Oak’s inaugural runway show at the amfAR charity gala, a combination that underscored her enduring appeal and fashion authority on the Riviera.
Kate Beckinsale also turned heads at the Ragout Doden Buffan premiere. She stepped onto the Palais des Festivals red carpet in a daring see-through look featuring a bodysuit and micro shorts, a bold statement that challenged conventional red carpet etiquette and captured immediate attention from attendees and fans alike.
Julia Fox drew the most attention for her daring debut moments. The ex-partner of a major rapper brought a provocative energy to the festival, donning a sheer epoxy corset by Joanna Prażmo during the celebration of the Art of Elysium’s 25th anniversary. She carried that confident vibe into the premiere and after-party of the drama Idol, wearing outfits that offered a sharp, unapologetic expression of fashion’s boundary-pushing edge, as noted by industry watchers and photographers who covered the event extensively.