Olivia Palermo Stuns in Bold Leopard Print at amfAR’s 20th Cinema Against AIDS Gala

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We couldn’t believe our eyes when we saw pictures of Olivia Palermo at amfAR’s 20th Annual Cinema Against AIDS event. Could it really be her looking all sexy in a one-shouldered, belly-baring, and slit-up-to-there leopard-print dress by Roberto Cavalli?

The American socialite achieved her style icon status because she loves experimenting with different looks, but sexy has never been one of them!

Olivia Palermo making a bold fashion statement in a leopard-print Roberto Cavalli dress at the 20th Annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS event, Cannes, May 23, 2013Olivia Palermo making a bold fashion statement in a leopard-print Roberto Cavalli dress at the 20th Annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS event, Cannes, May 23, 2013 (Credit: WENN / Lia Toby)

We don’t know if ‘The City’ star has finally decided to include sexy into her repertoire or if she just couldn’t turn down the offer to wear this gaudy leopard-printed Robert Cavalli dress after Roberto Cavalli himself let her cruise around Cannes on his yacht.

Olivia Palermo captivates in a daring Roberto Cavalli leopard-print gown, featuring a one-shouldered design and thigh-high slit, Cannes 2013Olivia Palermo captivates in a daring Roberto Cavalli leopard-print gown featuring a one-shouldered design and thigh-high slit, Cannes 2013 (Credit: WENN / Lia Toby)

Johannes Huebl and Olivia Palermo pose elegantly at the 20th amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala during Cannes Film Festival, 2013Johannes Huebl and Olivia Palermo pose elegantly at the 20th amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala during the Cannes Film Festival, 2013 (Credit: WENN / Lia Toby)

We were only able to ensure that it was really Olivia Palermo in the pictures when we saw these shoes on her feet:

Olivia Palermo pairs her leopard ensemble with chic geometric-print Sergio Rossi sandalsOlivia Palermo pairs her leopard ensemble with chic geometric-print Sergio Rossi sandals (Credit: WENN / Lia Toby)

Olivia Palermo shows off her feet in geometric print Sergio Rossi sandalsOlivia Palermo shows off her feet in geometric print Sergio Rossi sandals (Credit: WENN / Lia Toby)

Few would dare wear geometric shapes with leopard print. Olivia Palermo gets away with it and is recognized for her penchant for mixing and matching.

Olivia Palermo’s clashing shoes are from Sergio Rossi:

Sergio Rossi Oberoj Ankle-Strap Sandals

Sergio Rossi Oberoj Ankle-Strap SandalsSergio Rossi “Oberoj” Ankle-Strap Sandals, $975

Would you dare wear these Sergio Rossi shoes with a leopard-print dress?