Cannes Film Festival Day 8: Team HELLO!'s best dressed celebrities, from Ishaan Khatter and Natasha Poonawalla 

Beyond the appreciation of cinema from all across the globe, the Cannes Film Festival is a well-known spectacle for fashion lovers. Trends straight off the runway parade on the red carpet, while being worn by some of the most notable faces of international cinema. From Bollywood celebrities like Jacqueline Fernandez and Urvashi Rautela to Hollywood greats like Nicole Kidman and Eva Longoria, the stars are shining brighter than ever in Southern France right now. On day 8 of the festival, take a look as numerous celebrities continue to leave their mark in their sophisticated outfits, from which Team HELLO! has picked their favourites.

1. Karan Johar

It is always a sight to behold when there are B-Town celebs on the Hollywood red carpets, raising Indian cinema to newer heights. Donning a custom Manish Malhotra, Karan Johar made a fearless debut at the Cannes Film Festival. Always one for experimenting with fashion and breaking the set moulds, he embodied regalia in an ivory bandhgala with handcrafted tonal thread embroidery and a woven jacquard collar paired with ivory shirt with ruffle detail on collar placket and cuff. Complementing the look with an Omega watch and a diamond rock by Tyaani Fine Jewellery, he made a strong case for Indian legacy. 

2. Ellie Goulding

Strapless is the style of the season and the Cannes red carpet is witness to it. Walking in a chic, brown pleated gown, Ellie Goulding, stunned the carpet with her classy charm. Her blond hair down in beachy waves, her dress was completed with a choker around her neck from the same fabric as well as a small train at the back. Wearing diamond jewellery and golden pointed heels, the Love Me Like You Do singer also carried a small golden embellished purse. 

3. Scarlett Johansson

For Scarlett Johansson, the 78th Cannes Film Festival Festival meant more than just the red carpet appearance. Earning a standing ovation for her feature directorial debut Eleanor the Great, she too wore a strapless pastel lilac gown with a sleek back bun. A deep scarlet hue on her lips and rosy tint on her cheeks as chosen makeup for the look, she adorned drop diamond earrings, keeping her look elegant. 

4. Natasha Poonawalla 

Forever making a case for eclectic fashion, Natasha Poonawalla was spotted at the Cannes red carpet in archival Dior. Framed in a black midi dress from the India-inspired collection at Dior by Galliano, she complimented it with a yellow-gold jacket from Dior’s archival Fall Winter 2002 collection. Donning a regal neckpiece, she made a strong case for heritage and storytelling as always. She finished the look with black shades and slicked back hair. 

5. Jodie Foster

US actress and filmmaker Jodie Foster served a positively chic look in a pastel blue flowy gown with a silver metallic plate tying together the front of her ensemble in pleats. Accessorising with a diamond bracelet as well as earrings, she let her salt-and-pepper hair open, carrying  a subtle yet asserting smokey eye look. 

6. Ishaan Khatter

Ahead of the premier of his film Homebound, Ishaan Khatter walked the carpet today in a custom Gaurav Gupta velvet suit in a deep, maroon hue. Punctuated with signature black knots in the front, he accessorised the look with noir shades, a watch and formal shoes. 

Naomi Campbell

Walking the carpet in a Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda gown, Naomi Campbell made heads turn with her styling. Letting her mane open, she wore orange dangling earrings as well as a few gold bracelets to accessorise the ensemble. The dress comes from the Les Siciliennes collection, which debuted in Paris last February. The supermodel kept her makeup minimal, allowing her dress to do the talking.  

Text by Sabrina Mathews and Hunar Bhatia.