Festival de Cannes 2012

The famous Cannes Festival from 16-27 May is not just known for its films, but also for its fashion. Just like the Oscars, many celebrities from around the world come to Cote D'Azure France in the latest top notch dresses or tuxedos from the Spring/Summer and Haute Couture 2012 collections. Pictures below are from the opening of Cannes Festival 65th Anniversary and the premiere of 'Moonrise Kingdom' directed by Wes Anderson.

From Left: Tilda Swinton, Kara Hayward, Jared Gilman, Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, Bruce Willis, Bob Balaban, Alexandre Desplat, Wes Anderson, Edward Norton, and Bill Murray

Berenice Bejo in Louis Vuitton

Diane Kruger in Giambattista Valli Couture

From Left: Fan Bingbing, Diane Kruger, Zoe Saldana, Angelina Jolie, & Salma Hayek

Eva Longoria in Marchesa

Bill Murray, Bruce Willis,
& Wes Anderson

The red dress worn by Berenice Bejo could easily be mistaken for a Valentino but in homage of the red carpet as host of the Cannes Festival, French fashion house Louis Vuitton could not have produced a better dress for the opening!

British Designs

Today was a great day to explore past British fashions from the mid-1900s onwards at the Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kenningston, London. Famous works produced by Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood were to be observed. Being very sneaky, I was able to take pictures of the displays though I got told twice that cameras were not allowed. Many idols of the time included The Beatles, David Bowie and Bon Jovi of whom played a role in changing fashion with their patch leather jackets, fringe, and even make-up..! A great exhibition to visit for all interested in 'British Design - 1948-2012'!

Exhibition: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/exhibition-british-design

Carol McNicoll 1943 for Brian Eno

Gold Lame worn by Marc Bolan 1970s

Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren

Queen Elizabeth II Dress, Paris 1957

Harris Tweed & Tartan, Vivienne Westwood 

Antony Price 1946 for Bryan Ferry

John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2000

Hussein Chalayan Tulle Dress 2011

Alexander McQueen Fall 2009

Hussein Chalayan Video Dress 2007

British Tailoring

Dresses 1980s & 90s

Whites - Spring/Summer 2012

White was the most prominent color to be seen on the spring/summer 2012 runways from Paris, Milan, London, and New York. Perhaps due to the fact it is the lightest absorbing the least heat practical for the warm temperatures of the high seasons of July and August. The clothes were for the most simple (with minor details, apart from symmetrical cuts) and from appearance seemed to be comfortable. Fabrics like cotton, silk, satin, cashmere, and lamb skin were the favorites among many designers in enhancing soft complexions and smooth flow of the garments.

Balmain

Calvin Klein 

Dior Homme

Dolce & Gabbana

Gucci

John Varvatos

Kenzo

Rick Owens

Roberto Cavalli

Salvatore Ferragamo

Thierry Mugler

Yves Saint Laurent