10 Couture Dresses We Would Have Loved To Have Seen On The Cannes Red Carpet

The Cannes Film Festival is usually one of the most star-studded and glamorous events on the fashion calendar, with A-list actresses and supermodels aplenty attending the two-week event, bringing their most show-stopping looks to the premieres and party circuit.

This year, however, as is the case with almost all major events, the annual festival has been cancelled in "its original form". Although organisers are working to put the event on in some way, perhaps virtually, we can be quite sure that there will be no red-carpet action for us to admire.

So, as a dose of glamour and escapism for you, we have rounded up 10 of the most beautiful dresses from the most recent couture collections that we would have loved to have seen on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. Here's hoping that these incredible creations get the outing they deserve at some point in the near future.

To look back at some of our favourite dresses to have ever appeared at Cannes, head this way.

This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR UK.

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Alexandre Vauthier

For spring/summer 2020, Alexandre Vauthier showed this voluminous, strapless, ankle-grazing gown, which would have been perfect for the Cannes red carpet. Photo: Imaxtree

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Alexandre Vauthier

Dior

Maria Grazia Chiuri embraced tiered tulle in her Greek goddess-inspired couture collection for Dior in January – and this dress would have been an excellent choice for any Cannes attendee. Photo: Imaxtree

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Dior

Givenchy

This collection would actually mark Clare Waight Keller's final couture collection for Givenchy (the designer has since parted ways with the fashion house). What better way to pay tribute to her time at the brand than via an A-lister wearing this strapless, monochrome design, complete with striking headpiece. Photo: Imaxtree

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Givenchy

Zuhair Murad

There's a reason that Zuhair Murad is always such a popular choice on the red carpet – this striking caped dress would bring a dose of glamour to any event. Photo: Imaxtree

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Zuhair Murad

Chanel

Classic and show-stopping at the same time – Chanel's off-the-shoulder black gown would have been a fitting choice for the starriest of celebrity events. Photo: Imaxtree

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Chanel

Elie Saab

An Eighties-inspired statement gown that nods to high-octane glamour in all the right ways. Photo: Imaxtree

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Elie Saab

Ralph & Russo

This structured, one-shouldered number proves that black dresses can be anything but boring. Photo: Imaxtree

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Ralph & Russo

Schiaparelli

Schiaparelli gives an extravagantly elegant take on the column dress. Photo: Imaxtree

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Schiaparelli

Georges Hobeika

Georges Hobeika's pastel yellow ruffles make for the ultimate statement gown - perfect for one of the world's most famous red carpets. Photo: Imaxtree

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Georges Hobeika

Alexis Mabille

Alexis Mabille put a fresh spin on the statement bow for SS20 - a head-turning design that was made for the Croisette. Photo: Imaxtree

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Alexis Mabille