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29 of the most daring looks celebrities wore at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival

29 of the most daring looks celebrities wore at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival
Tilda Swinton at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Wednesday.Lionel Hahn/Getty Images
  • The 2021 Cannes Film Festival is being held in France between July 6 and July 17.
  • Bella Hadid and Jodie Turner-Smith were some of the first stars to wear bold dresses this year.
  • Tilda Swinton, on the other hand, walked one red carpet in an oversized blouse and dress pants.

Noemie Merlant arrived at the Cannes opening ceremony and "Annette" screening in an unconventional pantsuit.

Noemie Merlant arrived at the Cannes opening ceremony and "Annette" screening in an unconventional pantsuit.
Noemie Merlant at the Cannes Film Festival on July 6, 2021.      Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Not only did the French actress wear her blazer with no shirt underneath, but she also didn't put her arms through its sleeves.

Instead, her arms poked through slits created in the jacket's bodice.

Bella Hadid was also there in a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier gown that had a unique bodice.

Bella Hadid was also there in a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier gown that had a unique bodice.
Bella Hadid at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival on July 6.      Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The dress had a twisted halter top made from Black mesh underneath a strapless white gown that sat beneath her bust.

Some of the mesh material was also attached to the back of the dress, creating a wide train that fanned out behind the model.

Russian star Elena Lenina paired a silver dress with a sky-high hairstyle.

Russian star Elena Lenina paired a silver dress with a sky-high hairstyle.
Elena Lenina at the Cannes Film Festival on July 6, 2021.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Her metallic ensemble, designed by Nika Shabashova, had cape-style sleeves, a floor-length skirt, and a silver belt that wrapped around her waist and extended across her shoulder.

Her hair, on the other hand, was adorned with a geometric piece that looked more like a sculpture.

Spanish actress Ester Expósito chose a purple dress with a daring cutout.

Spanish actress Ester Expósito chose a purple dress with a daring cutout.
Ester Expósito at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony on on July 6.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Designed by Etro, the dress had a bralette-style halter top and a low-waist pleated skirt with a slit in the middle. The design also stood out thanks to its bold cutout, which exposed her midriff.

For the "Le Genou D'Ahed" screening the following day, Didi Stone wore a high-low dress with standout sleeves.

For the "Le Genou D
Didi Stone at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 7.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

The model's look included a transparent, plastic-like bodysuit worn over textured white fabric that created oversized flounce sleeves. Its wide skirt also extended into a train behind her.

Yang Ge stood out in a black dress with a Y-shaped neckline.

Yang Ge stood out in a black dress with a Y-shaped neckline.
Yang Ge at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 7.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

The actress accessorized her dress with a Bulgari bag that sat across her waist like a fanny pack.

Izabel Goulart attended the "Stillwater" screening on July 8 in a see-through jumpsuit.

Izabel Goulart attended the "Stillwater" screening on July 8 in a see-through jumpsuit.
Izabel Goulart at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 8.      Dominique Charriau/Getty Images

Etro designed the outfit, which had a sheer, bandana-style halter top that was covered in black sequins, and see-through pants that had black feathers attached at the bottom.

Romanian model Catrinel Marlon wore a feather-shaped minidress on the red carpet.

Romanian model Catrinel Marlon wore a feather-shaped minidress on the red carpet.
Catrinel Marlon at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 8.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Her unique dress, designed by Iris Van Herpen, was white and strapless. Its wing-shaped overlay was made from recycled ocean debris.

Lenina then showed up in a golden gown with spiral attachments across her chest.

Lenina then showed up in a golden gown with spiral attachments across her chest.
Elena Lenina at the Cannes Film Festival on July 8.      Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

The sparkling dress, also designed by Nika Shabashova, matched her golden crown and clutch.

Jodie Turner-Smith chose a showstopping, multicolored dress covered in feathers.

Jodie Turner-Smith chose a showstopping, multicolored dress covered in feathers.
Jodie Turner-Smith at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 8.      Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images

Her custom Gucci gown was strapless, with a black-and-tan bustier top covered in silver crystals. Its skirt, on the other hand, reached the floor and was covered in white and yellow feathers.

Italian influencer Beatrice Valli attended the "Stillwater" screening in a daring blue gown that was covered in cutouts and sheer panels.

Italian influencer Beatrice Valli attended the "Stillwater" screening in a daring blue gown that was covered in cutouts and sheer panels.
Beatrice Valli at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 8.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Her sleeveless dress, which had a V-shaped neckline and triangle cutouts at her waist, was designed by Zuhair Murad.

Sparkles covered the gown's bodice — which also had sheer panels — and its mermaid-style skirt was decorated with blue feathers.

On July 9, Tina Kunakey attended the "Benedetta" screening in a vibrant Valentino look.

On July 9, Tina Kunakey attended the "Benedetta" screening in a vibrant Valentino look.
Tina Kunakey at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 9.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

The French model's ensemble included a lavender top that wrapped around her shoulders and head and was tied at the waist with a red bow. Its skirt, on the other hand, was a deeper shade of purple.

Influencer Fatima Almomen rocked a fuchsia ball gown with a leg-length slit for the event.

Influencer Fatima Almomen rocked a fuchsia ball gown with a leg-length slit for the event.
Fatima Almomen at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 9.      Samir Hussein/Getty Images

The strapless gown, which had pink feathers sticking out from its skirt, was custom-made for her by Rami Kadi. She wore it with a short hairstyle and diamond choker.

Lenina incorporated oversized chains into her look that day.

Lenina incorporated oversized chains into her look that day.
Elena Lenina at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 9.      Barcroft Media/Getty Images

Her dress had elbow-length sleeves, gold sparkles from top to bottom, and a harness made from giant gold chains that extended to the floor.

Her hairstyle, which was slicked upwards in loose waves, was equally unique.

Taylor Hill looked elegant in a sheer, high-neck design at the "De Son Vivient" screening on July 10.

Taylor Hill looked elegant in a sheer, high-neck design at the "De Son Vivient" screening on July 10.
Taylor Hill at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 10.      Samir Hussein/Getty Images

The long-sleeved Etro design was made from mesh and covered in intricate sparkle designs. It also had an open back with crisscross strings that held it together.

Marion Cotillard took the bold approach of wearing floral-print denim at Cannes this year.

Marion Cotillard took the bold approach of wearing floral-print denim at Cannes this year.
Marion Cotillard at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 10.      Samir Hussein/Getty Images

Chanel designed the dress, which had a button-up top and a pocket on each side of her chest. The design also featured a floor-length skirt and long sleeves that puffed at the shoulders.

Koukla Lapidus walked the red carpet in a dress with a see-through top.

Koukla Lapidus walked the red carpet in a dress with a see-through top.
Koukla Lapidus at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on July 10.      Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The model's Dior gown had long sleeves and a sheer bodice covered in gold swirls. Its skirt, on the other hand, was made from a shining green fringe.

Lapidus completed the look with long, emerald earrings from Chopard.

For the "Tre Piani" screening on Sunday, Hadid wore a lung-shaped necklace as a top.

For the "Tre Piani" screening on Sunday, Hadid wore a lung-shaped necklace as a top.
Bella Hadid at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Sunday.      Picture Alliance/Getty Images

On Instagram, Schiaparelli described Hadid's gown as a "long-sleeved dress in wool crepe with a low-cut neckline." The designer brand also said her lung-shaped necklace was made from "gilded brass" and "adorned with rhinestones."

Marina Ruy Barbosa was also there in a black dress - though hers was sheer.

Marina Ruy Barbosa was also there in a black dress - though hers was sheer.
Marina Ruy Barbosa at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Sunday.      Marc Piasecki/Getty Images

The Valentino look had pleated fabric in the style of a sleeveless gown over a layer of black mesh that created a high neckline and long sleeves.

Its skirt, on the other hand, was also see-through and revealed both the Brazilian actress' shorts and heels.

Maggie Gyllenhaal mixed casual and glamorous styles for "The French Dispatch" screening on Monday.

Maggie Gyllenhaal mixed casual and glamorous styles for "The French Dispatch" screening on Monday.
Maggie Gyllenhaal at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Monday.      Samir Hussein/Getty Images

Her Chanel ensemble had a white button-up worn over a black tulle skirt. Gyllenhaal completed the look with plum lipstick and diamond earrings.

At the "Aline, The Voice of Love" screening on Tuesday, Hofit Golan sparkled in a see-through, strapless gown.

At the "Aline, The Voice of Love" screening on Tuesday, Hofit Golan sparkled in a see-through, strapless gown.
Hofit Golan at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Tuesday.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Ziad Nakad designed the dress, which had a corset-style bodice and a floor-length skirt. The gown was also covered in blue crystals from top to bottom.

The influencer also wore a nude leotard underneath.

Isabeli Fontana wore a similar dress with even bolder details.

Isabeli Fontana wore a similar dress with even bolder details.
Isabeli Fontana at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Tuesday.      Marc Piasecki/Getty Images

The model's Rami Kadi dress was silver, strapless, and covered in sparkles. It also had a semi-sheer corset as its bodice, and a thigh-high slit on its skirt.

Influencer Jessica Wang looked radiant in a yellow minidress with a standout skirt.

Influencer Jessica Wang looked radiant in a yellow minidress with a standout skirt.
Jessica Wang at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Tuesday.      Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Tony Ward created the look, which had a panel of yellow crystals across its sweetheart neckline and a train attached to her waist.

French actress Melanie Thierry wore one of the most see-through looks at this year's festival while attending the "Tralala" screening.

French actress Melanie Thierry wore one of the most see-through looks at this year
Melanie Thierry at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Tuesday.      Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images

Celine designed the sleeveless gown, which was covered in see-through sparkles. The French actress wore the dress with only underwear beneath it.

On Wednesday, Brazilian model Sofia Resing attended the "A Felesegam Tortenete" screening in a chartreuse dress with cutouts.

On Wednesday, Brazilian model Sofia Resing attended the "A Felesegam Tortenete" screening in a chartreuse dress with cutouts.
Sofia Resing at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Wednesday.      Marc Piasecki/Getty Images

The asymmetrical gown was designed by Nicolas Jebran. It had a single strap across her shoulder that connected to a bikini-style bodice.

It also had numerous cutouts across the waist and a thigh-high skirt that helped her show off her silver sandals.

Model Elisa De Panicis wore a yellow trench coat as a dress that day.

Model Elisa De Panicis wore a yellow trench coat as a dress that day.
Elisa De Panicis at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Wednesday.      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Eman Alajlan designed the silk outfit, which had a deep, V-shaped neckline, and a short skirt with a longer train in the back.

De Panicis also chose a square pair of sunglasses and bedazzled heels to complete her look.

Tilda Swinton chose an oversized blouse and pants for the "Les Olympiades" screening at night.

Tilda Swinton chose an oversized blouse and pants for the "Les Olympiades" screening at night.
Tilda Swinton at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Wednesday.      Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

Her white, long-sleeved top extended to her knees, and her pants were cut so that they almost covered her pointed heels.

Swinton also wore her hair in a swirled style atop her head.

De Panicis hit the red carpet again on Thursday for the "France" screening in a black dress with a unique detail.

De Panicis hit the red carpet again on Thursday for the "France" screening in a black dress with a unique detail.
Elisa De Panicis at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Wednesday.      Marc Piasecki/Getty Images

Upon first glance, her dress stood out thanks to its mesh, see-through material and cutouts across its bodice. But after taking a closer look, you'll also notice a set of cartoon eyes underneath the fabric at her waist.

Leila Depina was also there, and dazzled in a metallic gown with a daring slit.

Leila Depina was also there, and dazzled in a metallic gown with a daring slit.
Leila Depina at a 2021 Cannes Film Festival screening on Wednesday.      Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Her golden dress was covered in sequins and had a halter top held together with chains. The slit on its skirt, on the other hand, reached her hips, and revealed her strappy gold sandals.

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