(PRINTWORDS NEWS) The 63rd Cannes film Festival is underway presently and the for the next couple of weeks, the fashion on the red carpet at Cannes is the only topic that will remain in discussion in most quarters. For, nowhere else can be witnessed such a large congregation of stars making a collective appearance simultaneously.
Like the movies making it to the esteemed festival, the stars who add glamor to the film festival, will also be making news. And where the stars are concerned, fashion can’t be far away. Till now, from what has been made apparent, it is the gowns once again that come back to make a statement on the red carpet.
“Underworld” star Kate Beckingsale, who is also a member of the jury for this year’s Cannes Film Festival, was seen posing for the lenses at the photocall, donning a classic Christian Dior number that was coupled with Brian Atwood nude patent “Maniac” pumps. Accompanied by the other members of the jury like Tim Burton (who is the head juror this year), Benicio Del Toro, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Russell Crowe and others, the ace Hollywood actress was the embodiment of grace and style.
Walking down the red carpet at the premiere ceremony of Sir Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood” for the opening night, Beckingsale chose opted for a blue draped tulle gown fitted with a embroidered ruffle skirt by Marchesa and teamed it up with statement earrings.
The shutter bugs therefore cannot be blamed solely for tripping over each other in their effort to catch the stunner on the lens. Going by the opening day, it can be well imagined that the presence of the 36 year old stunner is going to up the glam quotient of the event this year by the degrees!
Speaking at the party,the stunning Beckinsale was rendered speechless when asked by MailOnline how she kept her youthful look. She said, ‘I don’t know why, I’ve just got off the plane from LA and I’ve had four hours sleep. I’m exhausted.’ She also went on to say, ‘I’m on the jury this year which means I have to go and watch two films a day. Then I’m flying back to LA to start work on my next film.’
To add to the glitz and glamour of the opening night, the cast and crew of the movie “Robin Hood” were present by the dozen, with the sole but the most dismal, absence of the celebrated director of the movie! Known for immensely contribution towards cinema, Sir Ridley Scott was genuinely missed at the event of the premiere of his own movie, given that Cannes celebrates directors more than “stars”.
The maker of such blockbuster movies as “Gladiator” couldn’t make it to the event in oder to stand beside his lead cast comprising of Russell Crowe (his associate since the days of the “Gladiator”) and Cate Blanchett as he is reportedly recovering from a knee surgery that he has recently undergone. He said in a statement, ‘It is with the most sincere regret that I am required to miss the opening night…I recently underwent knee replacement surgery and my recovery has been slower than I’d hoped.
The other most talked about ladies on the red carpet were “Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria Parker, “Desperado” star Salma Hayek, the ever green Dame Helen Mirren. Dame Mirren having just come down to the festival after having inaugurated her wax doppleganger at Madame Tussuads, was her usual elegant best, making an appearance at the event in a simple sleek black Elie Saab dress. Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is the brand ambassador for L’Oreal was also spotted on the carpet, accompanying fellow brand endorser Longoria. As is any body’s guess, the presence of these ladies added the necessary dose of entertainment on the red carpet.
The Mexican actress was clicked in a burgundy colored Gucci Premiere gown and looked every bit her usual sizzling self. The shimmering broach that helped clasp her gown together at the waist was a brilliant display of stone-work, and added a dash of shine to her otherwise simple and elegant attire.
Giving the “Frida” beauty a healthy competition on the red carpet was L’Oreal brand ambassador and Bollywood sensation Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who looked resplendent in a lilac hued Elie Saab number.
As for Eva Longoria Parker, the fashionista that she is known to be, she chose to make her appearance in nothing besides one of the most talked about gowns of the night. Her ivory colored, ruffled Pucci wedding-style train stole a quite a bit of the applause. Even the dress that chose to slip in to in the later part of the day, a shimmering sequinned asymmetrical number, was a show stealer!
Cate Blanchett, who plays Maid Marian in the film Robin Hood, went for an edgy, silver eagle-adorned design by the late Alexander McQueen.
Also, spotted at this year’s Cannes were a variety of sequined, fabulous looking shoes, though some also bordered on the bizarre!
