Anne Hathaway’s Cannes Debut: Armani Privé Sparkle, Santoni Heels & a Bulgari Showstopper

Anne Hathaway’s Cannes red-carpet debut was always destined to be memorable—and at the May 2022 premiere of Armageddon Time, she delivered a look that still feels striking and modern today.

Standing beside co-stars Anthony Hopkins and Jeremy Strong, the actress embraced a refined, high-impact elegance that aligned perfectly with the film’s emotional depth and coming-of-age themes.

A Sparkling Armani Privé Moment for Hathaway’s First Cannes Premiere

For the occasion, the Princess Diaries’ Queen of Genovia stepped onto the Croisette in a custom white sequined Armani Privé two-piece.

Anne Hathaway stuns in a custom white Armani Privé gown paired with Santoni’s silver knot-detailed heeled sandals and Bulgari’s breathtaking Mediterranean Reverie sapphire necklace (Credit: Doug Peters / PA Images / INSTARimages)

This silhouette balanced Old Hollywood glamour with clean, contemporary lines. Cannes may have marked her first experience at the festival. Still, Hathaway approached it with an instinctive sense of what endures: sparkle, simplicity, and a look that photographs beautifully from every angle.

Her role in Armageddon Time—a semi-autobiographical drama by writer-director James Gray—added an extra layer of resonance to the moment.

Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins, and Michael Banks Repeta share a moment on set for James Gray’s Armageddon Time, with Hathaway grounding her retro look in chunky platform lace-ups (Credit: Jose Perez / INSTARimages)

Hathaway plays Esther Graff, a character inspired by Gray’s own mother, and she spoke during the festival about the emotional weight of portraying a Jewish mother with authenticity and gratitude.

It was a sentiment that paired seamlessly with an appearance defined by understated sophistication, meaningful jewelry choices, and styling that let her natural presence shine.

Anne Hathaway on Trusting Erin Walsh and Choosing All-White Cannes Glamour

Styled by Erin Walsh, Anne dialed up the glamour with a white silk satin stole featuring a large bow that cascaded down her back into a dramatic train.

“You hire Erin Walsh, and you trust her,” Anne told People of her Cannes outfit. “You know, I’ve never been to Cannes, and I’ve been watching the fashion of the film festival unfold for a couple of decades now. And I’ve noticed certain things you can never go wrong with.”

“You never go wrong with a little sparkle. You never go wrong with something that looks chic and glamorous but feels very, very comfortable. And I noticed that a lot of my favorite actresses had their first experience wearing all white, so that was what I did.”

Anne Hathaway’s white gown and cascading silk satin stole frame her shimmering silver Santoni knot-detailed sandals as she steps onto the Cannes red carpet (Credit: David Niviere / ABACA / INSTARimages)

The Showstopping Bulgari Sapphire Necklace at the Heart of Hathaway’s Cannes Ensemble

The real focal point of her outfit, however, was the Mediterranean Reverie necklace from Bulgari’s new Eden The Garden of Wonders High Jewelry collection.

Anne, who’s been named the Italian luxury house’s newest ambassador, debuted the breathtaking piece during her Cannes debut.

It features a 107.15-carat royal-blue cushion-cut sapphire from Sri Lanka and sits above three diamond drops, complemented by a glimmering diamond chain.

Newest Bulgari ambassador Anne Hathaway wears the Mediterranean Reverie necklace from Bulgari’s new Eden the Garden of Wonders High Jewelry collection (Credit: ABACA / INSTARimages)

Santoni Silver Sandals and Subtle Beauty Details Complete Hathaway’s Cannes Glow

She skipped the earrings and paired the necklace with a matching sapphire ring, a gold Serpenti flap clutch, and a pair of Santoni silver sandals.

These $820 slingback heels are crafted from metallic silver leather enhanced with small hand-tied knot embellishments that pay homage to Italian art.

Allowing her natural beauty to shine, makeup artist Florrie White highlighted Anne’s features with eyeliner, a hint of shimmer on her lids, pink blush, and matching lip color.

Meanwhile, hairstylist Adir Abergel let her chocolate tresses fall down her back in gentle waves.

Anne Hathaway wears her chocolate brown tresses down and highlights her features with eyeliner and pink lipstick (Credit: Doug Peters / PA Images / INSTARimages)

Hathaway Channels 1960s Retro Glam in a Bold Black-and-Blue Gucci Mini

A day later, the WeCrashed star switched things up, going the 1960s retro route in a black-and-blue Gucci mini dress.

Parading her slender legs, the Brokeback Mountain star wore a tiny frock featuring a built-in cobalt blue PVC cone-shaped bra and a bedazzled velvet bottom half. It also has a crossed-back design that ties into a bow.

Anne Hathaway goes the 1960s route in a Gucci mini dress with a cone-shaped bra bustier and a bedazzled mini skirt at the Armageddon Time photocall on May 20, 2022 (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages)

Gucci Platforms and Silver Shine: The Statement Sandals Behind Her Mod Moment

Anne boosted her 5’7” height by slipping her pedicured feet into a pair of metallic silver sandals, also by Gucci. They have logo-adorned bows on the front, T-straps, thick platforms, and 4-inch block heels.

Anne Hathaway steps out in metallic silver Gucci platform sandals featuring T-straps, chunky block heels, and signature bow accents (Credit: IPA / INSTARimages)

Injecting a touch of elegance to the flirty look, Anne styled with diamond jewelry from Bulgari, including a pair of Serpenti earrings, a Serpenti Viper ring, and a Serpenti Jewellery watch.

She then continued the 60s vibe by wearing her hair half-down and glamming up with winged eyeshadow and pink lipstick.

Anne Hathaway styles her tresses in a ’60s big half-up hairstyle and wears winged eyeshadow with pink lip color (Credit: Cover Images / INSTARimages)

Anne Hathaway’s Footwear Legacy: From Cannes Glamour to Career-Defining Heels

Before wrapping, it’s worth zooming out—Hathaway’s Cannes appearances are just one chapter in a long career defined by impeccable footwear and designer collaborations.