Best red-carpet looks at Cannes – in pictures

Looking every inch the movie star, Italian actress Sveva Alviti rocked some serious diamonds from Messika Joaillerie on the red carpet. Courtesy Messika

French actress Laetitia Casta looked sensational as she opted for classic simplicity in a black velvet gown by Anthony Vaccarello for Saint Laurent, which was demure save for one dramatic split. Courtesy Saint Laurent

Marion Cotillard — until very recently a face of Dior – very publicly wore Chanel to Cannes. After nearly a decade with the House of Dior, this choice of dress is seen as a big change of direction for all concerned. Courtesy Chanel

Best-dressed-list favourite Elle Fanning once more looked amazing in a dreamy gown from Gucci, in the softest green and hemmed with oversized flowers – she looked like the rites of spring. Courtesy Gucci

One of Karl Lagerfeld’s current muses Lily-Rose Depp wore a simple sheath dress from Chanel’s Grecian cruise 2018 collection. Courtesy Chanel

Uma Thurman pulled out all the stops and looked stunning in an embellished gown by Atelier Versace. Courtesy Versace

Naomi Campbell has always been a big fan of Versace, and here she looks sublime in Atelier Versace couture. Courtesy Versace

The annual film festival at Cannes is well under way, and alongside the art-house films and next summer’s blockbusters, celebrities turned out in style to walk the red carpet. We pick some of our favourite looks in the gallery below.