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American model Taylor Hill. EPA
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German model Heidi Klum arrives for the Opening Ceremony and the screening of the film "Le Deuxieme Acte" at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 14, 2024. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP)
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Australian model Shanina Shaik in Zuhair Murad. AFP
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Jane Fonda in Elie Saab. AP
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Chinese actress Guan Xiaotong in Elie Saab. Getty Images
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Lebanese actress, director and Cannes jury member Nadine Labaki in Celine. AP
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Meryl Streep in Dior Haute Couture. EPA
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Dubai Bling star Farhana Bodi in a custom Atelier Zuhra gown. Getty Images
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Saudi influencer Yara Alnamlah at the opening ceremony. Getty Images
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TV presenter Diala Makki in a dress by Dubai-based Syrian designer Rami Al Ali. Getty Images
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TV presenter Raya Abirached in Georges Chakra. Getty Images
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Jury Member Eva Green in Armani Prive. Getty Images
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Jury member Lily Gladstone in Gucci. AP
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American model Taylor Hill. EPA
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German model Heidi Klum arrives for the Opening Ceremony and the screening of the film "Le Deuxieme Acte" at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 14, 2024. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP)
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Australian model Shanina Shaik in Zuhair Murad. AFP
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Jane Fonda in Elie Saab. AP
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Chinese actress Guan Xiaotong in Elie Saab. Getty Images
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Lebanese actress, director and Cannes jury member Nadine Labaki in Celine. AP
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Meryl Streep in Dior Haute Couture. EPA
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Dubai Bling star Farhana Bodi in a custom Atelier Zuhra gown. Getty Images
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Saudi influencer Yara Alnamlah at the opening ceremony. Getty Images
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TV presenter Diala Makki in a dress by Dubai-based Syrian designer Rami Al Ali. Getty Images
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TV presenter Raya Abirached in Georges Chakra. Getty Images
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Jury Member Eva Green in Armani Prive. Getty Images
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Jury member Lily Gladstone in Gucci. AP
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American model Taylor Hill. EPA
Arab designers, Nadine Labaki and Dubai Bling stars on Cannes opening night red carpet
Meryl Streep was awarded an Honorary Palme d'Or at the ceremony
David Tusing
15 May, 2024
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