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Best dressed at Cannes Film Festival

We've narrowed down the best looks from the overwhelmingly well-dressed celebrities at the invite-only, international film festival.
Nicole Kidman at Cannes Film Festival

There seems to be something in the French Riviera water at the annual Cannes Films Festival, with hundreds of dazzling outfits walking the red carpets every day.

Most noticeable this year is a celebration of actors with an enduring sense of style. At the same time Nicole Kidman (49) is making a serious red carpet comeback in every designer dress imaginable, French actor Isabelle Huppert (64) is giving younger celebrities a run for their money in brand-of-the-moment Gucci.

Click through Simply You’s gallery to see all the must-see looks, updated daily during the week of festivities.

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Irina Shayk dazzled in a floor-length Prada gown at the amfAR Gala.

Tracee Ellis Ross glammed it up in a Diana Ross-inspired gown from Jenny Packham’s Spring 2018 Bridal line.

Jessica Chastain glows in a burnt orange Giorgio Armani Privé gown for the Cannes 70th Anniversary screening.

Diane Kruger dons Dior for the anniversary event.

Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman in Alexander McQueen and Kirsten Dunst in Loewe are a tri-factor of style at a photo call for The Beguiled.

They do it again on the red carpet, with Colin Farrell and Sofia Coppola, wearing (left to right) Rodarte, Schiaparelli and Michael Kors.

Maria Borges takes to The Beguiled red carpet in Balmain.

Liu Wen sees a photo opportuity before a premiere in a Givench gown and Chopard jewels.

Cindy Bruna glows in Georges Hobeika.

Marion Cotillard reflects the night sky in Giorgio Armani Privé.

Eva Longoria relaxes at a beach club in an off-the-shoulder outfit.

Director Sofia Coppola takes a turn in front of the cameras at the anniversary dinner.

Nicole Kidman dresses down in Dior for The Killing of the Sacred Deer screening, after a string of equally fabulous dresses.

Monica Bellucci takes our breath away in a Dior gown and Cartier jewels as Master of Ceremonies for the opening gala.

Isabelle Huppert brightens things up in a printed chiffon Gucci dress at the Happy End screening.

Nicole Kidman leans on Colin Farrell in a dress by Calvin Klein by Appointment that took 150 hours and 180 yards of silk tulle to make.

Andie MacDowell shines in Roberto Cavalli Couture – can you see the sparkling tigers hand-sewn onto her dress?

Salma Hayek is almost unrecognisable in a Gucci gown matched to pale pink hair at the Women in Motion Awards dinner.

Uma Thurman channels old-Hollywood glamour in Atelier Versace while backstage at the Fashion for Relief gala.

Naomi Campbell takes the boat out, literally, in an ethereal yet edgy Alexander McQueen dress for her birthday.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan causes a commotion in her ball gown by Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco on Day 3.

Aymeline Valade bucks the ball gown trend in a custom made Persian blue tuxedo by Pallas.

Kristin Scott Thomas stands out in Schiaparelli at the premiere of The Killing of the Sacred Deer.

Jessica Chastain wins in Roksanda at the Jury photo call.

Queen Rania of Jordan rules in Givenchy Haute Couture at the Fashion for Relief gala.

Elsa Zylberstein graces the red carpet in Zuhair Murad at the Okja screening.

Tilda Swinton is feeling the love in Schiaparelli, and Repossi jewellery, at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association party.

Chris Lee makes a statement in a custom Gucci dress at the Okja screening.

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