Old Hollywood Glam: Rita Ora’s Red Marchesa Gown & Rhinestone Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals at Cannes

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Rita Ora brought her signature bold glamour to the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, turning heads at high‑profile events like amfAR’s 22nd Cinema Against AIDS Gala on May 21.

Rita Ora wore her platinum hair down in soft waves cascading over her shouldersRita Ora wore her platinum hair down in soft waves cascading over her shoulders

Stepping onto the red carpet in a striking strapless red Marchesa gown with an asymmetric pleated design, she exuded an Old Hollywood‑meets‑modern‑diva vibe that drew instant comparisons to Jessica Rabbit.

The look perfectly captured Ora’s fearless approach to fashion during a breakout year that saw her promoting her role as Mia Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey and riding high from her Academy Awards performance of “Grateful.”

To see more standout red‑carpet footwear moments from the same glamorous season, here are a few of the most talked‑about shoe highlights from the 2015 Cannes Film Festival:

Rita Ora at the amfAR's 22nd Cinema Against AIDS Gala, wearing a dramatic red strapless Marchesa gown with an asymmetric pleated design and a black waist sashRita Ora at the amfAR’s 22nd Cinema Against AIDS Gala, wearing a dramatic red strapless Marchesa gown with an asymmetric pleated design and a black waist sash

The British pop singer gave the sultry frock some added luxe by wearing a large pair of diamond earrings and a few statement rings.

Rita Ora at amfAR's 22nd Cinema Against AIDS Gala during the 2015 Cannes Film FestivalRita Ora at amfAR’s 22nd Cinema Against AIDS Gala during the 2015 Cannes Film Festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France, on May 21, 2015 (Credit: Pat Denton / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / IPA / WENN)

She wore her platinum tresses down in soft waves cascading over her shoulders and matched her stunning red look with a slick of red lipstick.

Rita Ora's striking red carpet look is accentuated by her large diamond stud earrings, which perfectly complement her bold red Marchesa gown and matching lipstickRita Ora’s striking red carpet look is accentuated by her large diamond stud earrings, which perfectly complement her bold red Marchesa gown and matching lipstick

The “I Will Never Let You Down” singer completed her opulent look with a pair of diamante-encrusted sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti.

These shoes are made of satin and feature bejeweled wide instep straps with clear and blue rhinestone crystals, open toes, buckled slingback straps, and about 4.75-inch stiletto heels.

A close-up of Rita Ora's Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, featuring bejeweled straps with rhinestone and blue crystal embellishmentsA close-up of Rita Ora’s Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, featuring bejeweled straps with rhinestone and blue crystal embellishments

More of Rita Ora’s Iconic Shoe Moments

From edgy streetwear to glamorous red‑carpet looks, Rita Ora consistently delivers footwear inspiration worth watching. Explore more of her standout style moments below: