#1 Alia Bhatt | Mint-Green Hand-Painted Ball Gown | Score: 97/100
Even before she set foot on the official red carpet, Alia Bhatt had already broken the internet. Her mint-green hand-painted ball gown crafted by an Ahmedabad-based mural artist featured delicate spaghetti straps, a plunging sweetheart neckline, intricate floral and leaf embroidery, and a voluminous sculpted skirt with an extravagant train. Paired with minimal accessories, a sleek side-parted bun, and soft dewy makeup. Fans called it the best Cannes look in years. The internet agreed.
#2 Alia Bhatt | Tamara Ralph Haute Couture + Dupatta | Score: 95/100
For her official red-carpet appearance, Alia stepped out in a blush-toned strapless Tamara Ralph Haute Couture gown with a structured corset bodice and a matching chiffon dupatta draped around her arms that became the most-discussed styling detail of the entire opening weekend. Styled by Rhea Kapoor. Accessorised with Chopard diamonds.
#3 Demi Moore | Jacquemus Polka-Dot Fishtail | Score: 93/100
A strapless multicoloured polka-dot fishtail dress from the Jacquemus Fall/Winter 2026 collection, with 3D confetti appliqués, a belted waist, and a tulip-style hem. Matched with white Tourni pumps and a Valérie mini-purse. Styled by Brad Goreski. Playful, structured, and completely unexpected for a jury photocall which is exactly why it worked.
#4 Ruth Negga | Celine Ivory Satin Set + Dior Haute Couture | Score: 89/100
Two looks, two different registers, both flawless. At the jury photocall, Ruth Negga wore a wide-legged ivory satin Celine suit with a lavallière tie restrained, architectural, and razor-sharp. Then for the opening ceremony she switched to a hammered green satin Dior Haute Couture gown by Jonathan Anderson, with black lace inlays and ribbon fringe. The range she showed in a single day was extraordinary.
#5 Maika Monroe | Ashi Studio Gold Sequin Gown | Score: 88/100
A sleek gold sequinned gown that was impossible to scroll past. Simple in silhouette but devastating in execution it has already made multiple best-dressed lists across fashion media.
#6 Heidi Klum | Elie Saab Opening Ceremony | Score: 87/100
A show-stopping Elie Saab number that combined architectural structure with old-Hollywood glamour. The Project Runway host turned the opening ceremony red carpet into her personal runway.
#7 Chloé Zhao | Red Maxi + Bottega Veneta | Score: 85/100
The director of Hamnet arrived in a scene-stealing red maxi dress paired with a Bottega Veneta bag a directorial statement in sartorial form, immediately flagged by fashion editors as one of the day's standout moments.
