The 77th Cannes Film Festival is awash with regional talent. From Egypt and Lebanon to our favourite Dubai-based faces, Arab representation at the prestigious event continues to rise exponentially each year.
Of course, stepping onto the red carpet, the stars are bringing their fashion A-game, dazzling in the French Riviera with an array of exquisite ensembles.
Below, see a roundup of all the Arab and regional talent at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
Yasmine Sabri
Egyptian actress and model stunned at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday night in a bold red gown by Lebanese designer Jean Pierre Khoury. She accessorised the ensemble with dazzling Chopard jewels.
DIALA MAKKI
The Dubai-based presenter and internet sensation looked chic in a bejewelled floor-length gown by Georges Chakra. The dazzling gown featured deep blue sequins and patterned applique. She finished off the look with slicked back hair and minimal jewellery.
Aseel Omran
The Saudi actress made an appearance in Cannes, speaking at the Red Sea International Film Festival’s ‘Women in Cinema’ gala dinner, while wearing a bespoke saree by Lebanese designer Elio Abou Fayssal. The metallic, gold creation featured elaborate applique and beadwork, and stunning fringe along the edges.
Salma Abu Deif
The Egyptian actress looked phenomenal in a metallic silver number by Lebanese couturier, Zuhair Murad. She accessorised the asymmetrical creation with a matching wristband, slicked back hair and delicate jewel earrings.
IKRAM ABDI
The former GRAZIA cover star and model, who is of Somali descent, looked elegant in a modest pastel design by Zuhair Murad. Featuring a high neck, belted waist, and gorgeous flowing pleats, she completed the look with a brown headscarf and earrings by Hassanzadeh Jewellery.
Dorra Zarrouk
The Tunisian film star channelled Grecian couture in an all-white number by Georges Chakra. The figure-hugging dress featured a floor-length cape and embellished detail on the bodice. She completed the look with a delicate, golden headpiece.
YOuSSRA
The legendary actress turned heads in an off-the-shoulder red creation by Marchesa. With assistance from celebrity stylist Cedric Haddad, she finished off the look with a simple gold necklace and red lips.
Nadine Labaki
Lebanese-Canadian actress, Nadine Labaki has been making a statement in haute couture suits. She turned heads in this tuxedo-inspired dress by Celine, completed with latex knee-high boots.
This followed a viral fashion moment on the first, when she spotted wearing two-piece suit and matching bow-tie, also by Celine.
SHANINA SHAIK
The Australian model, who has Saudi roots, wore a gorgeous crimson gown by Zuhair Murad. The deep jewel hue looked phenomenal against her skin tone, and she paired the look with glistening jewels by Marli.
For her second look, Shanina stunned in a sparkling design by Elisabetta Franchi.
Yara Alnamlah
The Saudi star looked glorious in a custom Rami Gown. Her all-black ensemble featured feathered sleeves and a belted waist, while she paired the look with a statement necklace by Chaumet.
Farhana Bodi
The Dubai Bling star certainly stole the show in a bejewelled, structured gown by Dubai-based brand, Atelia Zuhra. She completed the look with a pair of chandelier earrings by Chopard.
Attending another red carpet event this week, Farhana stole the show in hooded creation by Ali Karoui. The form-fitting gown was fully adorned with red and pink beadwork, and she accessorised with a dazzling necklace.
Raya Abirached
For the Women in Cinema gala dinner, the Lebanese star looked stunning in all black number by Tony Ward.
Sadaf Taherian
In another statement suit moment, the Iranian model and actress turned heads in an elevated black and white suite featuring a plunging neckline, and sequined, floral design.
