Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening Gala Red Carpet

Natalie Hanson   |   18-05-2017

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

The 2017 Cannes Film Festival started in style yesterday with the Opening Gala and screening of the film ‘Ismael’s Ghosts’ starring the beautiful Marion Cotillard.

Stars flooded the red carpet wearing some of the finest creations fashion has to offer, and the trend was towards slinky, sultry and feminine pieces, perfect for the dazzling, glamorous backdrop of the French Riviera.

Scroll through our gallery for our top picks of the red carpet parade…

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Bella Hadid wore a figure hugging dress with a thigh-high split by Alexandra Vauthier, epitomising French Riviera glamour.

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Daria Strokous chose this ethereal dress from Dior with its unique sketch motifs to add an individual twist to the more traditional red carpet look.

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Fan Bingbing looked elegant in soft blue from Elie Saab.

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Jessica Chastain wore an intricately embroidered dress by Alexander McQueen.

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Naomie Harris shows off Gucci's eclectic twist on ethereal layers with this sugary rainbow dress.

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

German model Barbara Meier went for low-cut, figure hugging and sheer with her dress.

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Robin Wright emphasised her toned legs with this embellished Saint Laurent dress.

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Elle Fanning wore a custom Vivienne Westwood gown.

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Emily Ratajkowski complemented her simple silky slip dress with ultra bold jewellery.

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Julianne Moore went for classic red in Givenchy Haute Couture.

Cannes Film Festival 2017: Opening gala

Hailey Baldwin wore a lovely shade of blue and a dramatic peplum added a point of difference to her silk dress.