The Cannes Film Festival, the most prestigious and glamorous red carpet event in the French Riviera, consistently has one of the most fascinating red carpets each year.
This year was no different as a plethora of gorgeous A-list celebrities flocked to the South of France dressed to the nines in their most opulent and luxurious designer gowns. On the other side of the red carpet, several opted for bizarre, eyebrow-raising outfits.
Elsa Hosk, Halsey, and Shay Mitchell were just among those who jumped on the naked dress trend, joining the likes of Eva Longoria, Irina Shayk, Kate Beckinsale, and Alessandra Ambrosio, who all brought high-risk glamour to the event.
1. Elsa Hosk in Helsa
After turning heads in a gravity-defying Viktor & Rolf creation at the premiere of La Passion de Dodin Bouffant during the 76th Cannes Film Festival, Elsa Hosk left very little to the imagination in a completely see-through sheer gown from her fashion label, Helsa.
Proving she’s her own best advertisement, Hosk took advantage of the event to model one of her seven designs for her atelier collection, set to be released on June 8 on FWRD and Revolve.
Elsa Hosk frees the nipple at the amfAR Gala during the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 25, 2023 (Credit: IPA Images / INSTARimages)
The racy dress, an off-the-shoulder cream-colored Italian chiffon creation, featured frilled trims, a low-cut neckline, and a large midriff cutout exposing her toned abs.
Balancing out the sexy elements were the long bell sleeves and a dramatic floor-sweeping skirt with ruching along the hips.
The 34-year-old Swedish supermodel bared it all underneath the revealing translucent gown. She freed her nipples and only wore beige panties to protect her modesty.
Elsa Hosk leaves little to the imagination in a see-through sheer cream-colored gown from her own collection, Helsa (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
Under the expert styling of Dani Michelle, whose clients include It girls, Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber, Elsa lent her sultry look some sparkles with a statement diamond ring and a pair of yellow gold and diamond earrings by Tiffany & Co.
Completing her ensemble was a pair of Saint Laurent heels in pale gold, perfectly coordinating her sheer gown.
Hung Vanngo created Elsa’s flawless makeup, emphasizing her seductive cat eyes. Meanwhile, Danielle Priano pulled her tresses away from her flawlessly made-up face and into a sleek side-parted updo.
Elsa Hosk pulls her tresses into a sleek updo and wears her signature cat eyes with bold lip color (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
2. Halsey in Givenchy
Like Elsa Hosk, singer Halsey freed her nipple and hopped on the naked dress bandwagon in a pink sheer mini dress by Givenchy.
The show-stopping sleeveless mini showcased her incredibly fit physique nearly two years after giving birth to her first child with her now ex-boyfriend Turkish-American screenwriter Alev Aydin.
Giving rebellious vibes, the magenta chiffon creation featured an effortless silhouette and an intentionally raw finish with two side slits and a short, floor-sweeping train.
It was layered over a short white slip, which did little to conceal her modesty, and came finished with an asymmetrical cleavage-baring neckline and a low-back design.
Halsey bares her nipples in a see-through pink Givenchy gown with black leather opera gloves for a rebellious finish (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Leaning on her trusted stylist Lyn Alyson, Evan Peters’ ex combined the feminine Barbiecore outfit with a few punk elements, including a pair of black leather opera gloves with long laces tied around her upper arm.
She tied the look together by further accessorizing with black earrings, sparkling ear cuffs, and black pumps with ankle straps.
Hairstylist Marty Harper gave the Without Me hitmaker a slick retro-inspired pixie cut, while Halsey did her makeup using cosmetics from her beauty brand about-face. She wore dramatic double cat-eye makeup with pink lip gloss and complementary blush.
Halsey wears a retro pixie hairstyle and dramatic eyeliner with pink lip gloss (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
3. Shay Mitchell in Cult Gaia
Shay Mitchell had everyone doing a double take as she showcased her enviably toned body in a bespoke Cult Gaia outfit made-up of intertwined shimmering rope.
A play on the naked dress trend, the striking custom design had all-over revealing cutouts, a sexy open back, shoulder straps, and a floor-sweeping train that trailed behind her.
The 36-year-old actress put on a cheeky display as she wore a nude bodysuit underneath.
Shay Mitchell embraces the naked dress trend in a bespoke Cult Gaia cutout rope dress with a nude bodysuit underneath at the amfAR Gala during the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023 (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
A set of drop earrings, ear cuffs, a dazzling clutch, and a matching pair of silver platform sandals added more glitz to the outfit.
Shay’s long, raven locks were styled in wet-look waves by hairstylist Danielle Priano to give texture to the look.
On the other hand, Ash Holm used Buxom Cosmetics to keep Mitchell’s appearance seductive. She gave her a bronzed glow before applying cream highlighter and a natural flush on her cheeks.
A swipe of neutral lip color, dramatic winged eyeliner, mascara, and glittering smokey eyeshadow completed her glam.
Shay Mitchell keeps a sultry look by styling her long tresses in wet-look waves and wearing nude lip gloss (Credit: IPA / INSTARimages)