Top 6 Cannes 2025 gowns that broke the internet

From Amal Clooney to Dakota Johnson, Cannes 2025 was a gown lover's heaven. From vintage looks to not-so-vintage, long flowing gowns were the highlight of the popular film festival this year. As the curtains drop on the two-week extravaganza, here are some of the best looks from the red carpet that you can take inspiration from.

Amal Clooney

Noir lovers, take note. Amal Clooney's vintage, off-the-shoulder black, mermaid dress from the John Galliano era of Christian Dior is a lesson in how to wear a floor length gown, with all the lace and trimmings, for the ultimate wow effect. While the festival's dress code does not encourage voluminous outfits, Amal's gown threw caution to the wind, sporting a long train. She carried a simple, black clutch, and wore diamond earrings, with no other accessories to complicate the look. With hair cascading down in soft waves, the 47-year-old diva's look was classic and minimalistic, yet glamourous.

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson's gorgeously refreshing cotton-candy pink fringe gown from Gucci was a crowd pleaser like no other. The "it" colour for the season, Johnson wore the eye-catching outfit to the premiere of Highest 2 Lowest. The strapless design and corseted bodice kept the look sultry, while the multi-tiered sequin fringes added swishy, playful glam. Dakota kept the accessories on the mellow side, choosing shoulder length dangling earrings shaped like leaves and a massive ring on her finger. Her hair was left open, with bangs adding to the cute quotient.

Jennifer Lawrence

Styled by Jamie Mizrahi for the premiere of her new film "Die, My Love," Jennifer Lawrence chose to wear a Dior recreation dress at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The original dress was first seen in 1949, and named after the composer Francis Poulenc. The pleated strapless dress featured scalloped, tiered layers with a belted design that cinched at the waist. The brand ambassador for Dior dazzled on the red carpet with a classic bun and dramatic red lips.

Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio's head-turning emerald green dress at the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival was anything but demure. The model turned up in a shimmering, off-the-shoulder, high-slit design made of gathered satin fabric with a train and detachable ruffle sleeves. From Zuhair Murad's current Spring/Summer couture collection, the dress was an exquisite statement piece that perfectly captured the glamour and sophistication of the event. Its bold colour and intricate details showcased Alessandra's impeccable style and confidence, making her look one of the standouts at the festival's opening ceremony.

Bella Hadid

A deceptively modest look at first glance, with a cowl neck, and sleeveless halter shoulder straps, Chopard Ambassador Bella Hadid's custom-made gown had some racy elements to it. Featuring a hip-high slit, exposed sides, and a strappy asymmetrical cross back, the dress from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello was in classic defiance of the new "no naked dress" rule. The model wore a pair of huge, emeralds in her ears, and a heart-shaped diamond ring from Chopard. On her feet were rhinestone-adorned Saint Laurent sandals.

She wore kohl and mascara in her eyes and sported a smoky pink eye, winged liner and feathered brows. She chose caramel brown lips, blushed cheeks, a light contour and glowing highlighter work. Her hair was loose, and parted to a side, with some strands fringing one side of her face.

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson went all Prada at the Cannes Film Festival. Made with light blue chiffon fabric to contrast the red of the carpet, Johansson's dress came with a structured bodice with horizontal pleating and a drop-waist silhouette that transitioned into a flowing, floor length skirt. With a sleek top knot, bold red lips and dangling diamond earrings, Scarlett stole the show as effortlessly as only she could.