Blast from the past: Celebrities who stunned in archival looks at the Cannes Film Festival 2025
Above Natalie Portman at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 ()
Above Christian Dior's 1951 Mexique dress (Photo: Instagram / @art8amby)
Natalie Portman also turned heads in a custom Dior gown embellished with a bow detail at the bodice, inspired by Christian Dior's 1951 Mexique dress. 3. Elsa Hosk
Above Elsa Hosk at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 ()
Above Thierry Mugler's autumn-winter 1995 collection (Photo: Instagram / @ideservecouture)
Supermodel Elsa Hosk channelled drama and sensuality in an archival ensemble from Thierry Mugler's autumn-winter 1995 collection—featuring a transparent, figure-hugging gown paired with a velvet and satin coat. 4. Irina Shayk
Above Irina Shayk at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 ()
Fellow supermodel Irina Shayk embraced retro glamour in a velvet and faille dress from the Yves Saint Laurent autumn-winter 1988 haute couture collection. 5. Rooney Mara
Above Rooney Mara at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 ()
Above Vintage 1956 Givenchy dress (Photo: Instagram / @art8amby)
American actress Rooney Mara chose a timeless silhouette with a vintage 1956 haute couture Givenchy dress. 6. Amal Clooney
Above Amal Clooney at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 ()
Amal Clooney looked striking in a floor-sweeping black gown designed by John Galliano during his tenure at Dior. 7. Zoey Deutch
Above Zoey Deutch at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 ()
Above Chanel spring 1956 dress (Photo: Instagram / @art8amby)
Zoey Deutch looked pretty in pink by donning a recreation of a Chanel spring 1956 haute couture dress.
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