For some, the message Cate Blanchett delivered on the Cannes red carpet on Monday sounded loud and clear. At first, her figure-hugging, off-the-shoulder Jean Paul Gaultier dress — designed by Colombian-born French designer Haider Ackermann — looked like a simple black dress. But when Blanchett moved, cameras captured the back of the dress, which appeared … Read more
Cannes is what France has instead of Lytham St Annes in Lancashire. Both are modest seaside resorts, slightly more stylish than their neighbors. Both have pleasant coastlines, a long history of sea bathing and many retirees. The main difference is that while Lytham St Annes has potted prawns, Cannes has the world’s most important film … Read more
It’s impossible to predict what a celebrity will wear to the Cannes Film Festival because, to maximize drama, the details of their finery are always kept secret until all is revealed on the red carpet. But as the 77th annual event kicks off on Tuesday, one thing is more certain; a protest will probably start. … Read more