Bella Hadid, often hailed as the “queen of Cannes,” has returned!
Since at least 2015, she has consistently been the star of the Cannes Film Festival, gracing the event with her presence and stunning fashion choices year after year.
The 27-year-old American fashion icon knows how to dominate the red carpet; this year is no exception.
Bold and Beautiful in Sheer Brown Saint Laurent Midi Dress
On Monday, May 20, Bella Hadid made her grand return to the spotlight, marking her first significant appearance since 2022. She had taken a break from modeling to continue her treatment for Lyme disease.
Though Bella did not attend the 2024 Met Gala, she made a noteworthy comeback on the red carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival in France for the premiere of Sebastian Stan’s The Apprentice.
After a hiatus due to health reasons, Bella Hadid returns to the spotlight in a sheer brown Saint Laurent midi dress, marking her first significant appearance since 2022 (Credit: IPA / INSTARimages)
At the event, Bella Hadid reminded everyone why she’s a red carpet favorite with her daring fashion choices.
She embraced sheer glamour with a stunning see-through dress, a bold departure from the recent vintage and archival looks she had been sporting. Her ability to switch up her style while making a statement is awe-inspiring.
For the occasion, Bella left little to the imagination in a brown Saint Laurent dress, directly from the French luxury fashion house’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection under Anthony Vaccarello, showcased during the women’s runway show back in March.
I like how the ensemble balanced elegance and boldness, making the wealthy supermodel stand out on the red carpet. Her outfit is a perfect blend of modern fashion and daring sophistication.
Bella Hadid stuns in a see-through dress from Saint Laurent, showcasing her bold fashion choices at the Cannes Film Festival (Credit: IPA / INSTARimages)
Embracing boldness, her outfit was constructed from sheer, stretchy hosiery fabric. The dress showcased a mesh tulle drape supporting her bust, with a daring plunging halter neckline that freed the nipple and bared her breasts.
What I appreciate about this dress is how the caramel-hued bodycon midi dress hugged her curves in all the right places, featuring ruched detailing on the torso and hips.
The figure-hugging silhouette accentuated her svelte frame, and the knotted design on the front from her stomach to a mid-thigh length added an intriguing illusion as if the dress were tied around her body.
Bella Hadid’s figure-hugging silhouette in the caramel-hued dress accentuates her curves, while the knotted design adds an intriguing illusion (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Cover Images)
Her attire transformed from a see-through bodice with a backless design into a transparent skirt with a control-top hemline.
Stylish Finishing Touches from Diamonds to Shoes
I love how Bella Hadid complemented the monochrome theme of her look by pairing the daring dress with matching glossy sandals. Although I admit, I am not entirely a fan of her footwear choice.
While the shoes were stylish and added height, they needed to match the daring elegance of the dress. She could have opted for something different, but I appreciate the effort to maintain a cohesive look.
On her feet, she slipped into a pair of the beloved Saint Laurent La Scandale shoes, also from the fashion house’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection.
Bella Hadid wears the iconic Saint Laurent La Scandale shoes from the Fall/Winter 2024 collection, adding height and style to her Cannes ensemble (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Cover Images)
The maroon-red pair boasted ankle straps with a peep-toe design and towering high stiletto heels that boosted her modelesque figure.
I love how Bella accessorized her look with exquisite diamond Chopard jewels, adding more glitz to her daring attire. The diamonds brought an element of classic glamour to her modern, edgy outfit.
Gigi Hadid’s younger sister wore oversized diamond drop earrings, and delicate statement rings on her fingers, adorned with yellow diamonds, elevating her look and making it even more striking.
Bella Hadid’s glamorous makeup and Old Hollywood waves perfectly complement her ensemble, adding a classic touch to her modern look (Credit: Alberto Terenghi / IPA / INSTARimages)
I also love Bella Hadid’s glam look to finish her appearance. Her makeup perfectly matched the brown shades of her ensemble, including darkened brows, smoky eye shadow, winged eyeliner, a glossy brown lip shade, and a contoured face.
Meanwhile, her side-parted loose locks styled in soft, glamorous Old Hollywood waves, with one side tucked behind her ear, gave the red carpet look a finishing touch.
Dramatic in Black Versace Archival Gown at L’Amour Ouf (Beating Hearts) Premiere
Bella Hadid’s appearance at the premiere of The Apprentice wasn’t her only breathtaking moment at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
On Thursday evening, May 23, she turned the red carpet at the Palais des Festivals into her runway for the premiere of the romantic comedy L’Amour Ouf (Beating Hearts).
Bella Hadid stuns in a dramatic black gown by Atelier Versace at the L’Amour Ouf premiere, epitomizing elegance and sophistication (Credit: David Boyer / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
I admire her look on this occasion. Bella was a stunning sight, debuting what I consider to be her most glamorous red carpet ensemble of the year so far. She truly epitomized elegance and sophistication.
At this event, she led the glamour parade in a dramatic black gown by Atelier Versace, sourced from the Italian luxury fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2001 couture collection.
This archival piece is a brilliant choice that showcases her fashion-forward sensibilities. What I love about this halterneck dress is its incredible and intricate design. The gown was beautifully divided into two tones of black, crafted from different luxurious materials.
Bella Hadid’s Versace gown features an intricate design with sheer layers, embroidered sequins, and a plunging décolletage, highlighting her flawless physique (Credit: David Boyer / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
The diamond-shaped bodice, made from sheer black layered silk tulle, featured a plunging décolletage that drew attention to Bella’s tiny waist. The bodice’s exquisite cinching of her figure highlighted her flawless physique.
Another highlight for me is its floor-length sweeping skirt. I love how it features a vertical stripe pattern of alternating strips of embroidered black sequins and beads.
This design flowed elegantly off her hips, creating a mesmerizing effect as she walked. The contrast between the bodice and the skirt added a dynamic and visually appealing element to her look.
Accessorizing in Style with Exquisite Diamond Jewels
The hem of Bella Hadid’s dress cascaded gracefully to the floor, creating a subtle train that concealed her footwear.
However, knowing Bella’s impeccable sense of style, I’m guessing she paired the dramatic gown with matching black sandal heels to complement her look perfectly.
Styled by Molly Dickson, whose impressive clientele includes Sydney Sweeney, Sadie Sink, and Camila Mendes, Bella enhanced the stunning gown with a gauzy black scarf draped elegantly over her arms.
Bella Hadid enhances her look with exquisite Chopard diamonds, adding a touch of luxury and glamour to her ensemble (Credit: David Boyer / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
This addition is unnecessary, as her standout look is already striking without it. However, I appreciate the extra touch of drama it added.
Bella elevated the glam factor with layers of exquisite Chopard diamonds. She adorned herself with white diamond chandelier earrings, a white diamond ring, and a cocktail ring featuring a large ruby surrounded by smaller white diamonds.
She opted for rosy makeup to complete her look, which beautifully complemented her complexion. Bella wore wispy lashes, a glossy pink lip, and a nude manicure, adding subtle elegance.
Her dark hair was styled in a slicked-back, curly updo, adding a classic and refined touch to her overall appearance.