The 2024 Cannes Film Festival has now officially closed We have witnessed a highly anticipated selection of new movies such as George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (with Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth), Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez (starring Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana), and Yorgos Lanthimos’s Kinds of Kindness (with Emma Stone, Hunter Schafer, and Margaret Qualley). This annual glamorous celebration of great cinema also serves as a highly anticipated star-studded fashion runway. As A-listers reveal their jaw-dropping outfits and jewelry on the red carpet, it is clear that the versatile Black and White trend is never going out of style.
The high-spirited actress of Native American & Czech descent Danielle Vasinova wowed in a black and white Ines Di Santo dress, exuding timeless sophistication with intricate lace details and a dramatic train.
Danielle Vasinova, the international rising star, dazzled at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis,” a film about rebuilding New York City into a utopia after a disaster. Danielle’s elegant Ines Di Santo dress, Helena Joy jewelry, and styling by Dessange and Christophe Martinez, with makeup by Charlotte Tilbury and Sam Tsan, showcased her exquisite taste.
Danielle will soon captivate audiences in “Darkness of Man” with Jean Claude Van Damme, releasing on May 21st. She’s also Emmy-nominated for her role in “The Bay,” airing on CBS on June 7th, solidifying her status in the entertainment industry.
The Armenian interdisciplinary feminist artist Narine Arakelian turned heads in a striking black Philipp Plein dress, perfectly balancing edgy and elegant with its structured silhouette and bold accessories. Both celebrities showcased the enduring appeal of Black and White, adding their unique flair to the classic trend.
Narine Arakelian made a notable appearance at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival with her artwork “Metamorphosis of Aphrodite’s Stones.” This exhibit features a blend of digital and physical art, including large-scale paintings, sculptures, and video art. The pieces in the exhibit explore themes of transformation, social justice, and gender identity, reflecting Arakelian’s interest in the power of myth and raw feminism. One unique aspect of her exhibit is the “Happening,” where she involves herself in the artwork, aiming to convey deep personal feelings and societal messages through her art?
The timeless elegance of Black and White is perfectly embodied by Selena Gomez in her black velvet Saint Laurent gown, featuring a white satin neckline that accentuates her shoulder. She amplified her look with a diamond Bulgari necklace and a pair of dangling earrings. Meanwhile, Emma Stone donned a white Louis Vuitton minidress with a plunging neckline and an overly long men’s black dress belt, adding a stunning statement. Meryl Streep received her Palm d’Or Lifetime Achievement Award in a custom Dior Couture pristine white draped wrap gown. With a simple hair bun, she elevated her look with black glasses and silver earrings. Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth appeared in matching monochrome outfits, exuding effortless style and bringing their date night to the spotlight.
Several archive inspirations echo timeless glamor in Black and White. Zoe Saldana, wearing a Saint Laurent dress, took inspiration from the brand’s Spring 1986 Haute Couture collection to create a black column gown with pink bows delivering an overskirt. Yseult paid homage to Christian Dior’s iconic “New Look” with a modern twist. With a white, waist-cinching jacket a black midi-skirt, she completed her look with black leather glove and an iconic tilted straw hat. Naomi Campbell opted for reuniting with the Chanel dress she premiered on late designer Karl Lagerfeld’s runway in 1996, replacing the headpiece with her long, texture hair.
Some of the red carpet’s more unexpected moments take a whimsical turn. Hunter Shafer, for one, leans into the milkmaid look, with a matching white bandanna, minimal makeup, and no jewelry. What a daring “clean beauty” moment. Victoria Justice also checked her first Cannes Film Festival off the bucket list with a sheer black, metallic off-shoulder Zuhair Murad gown. Last but not least, Anya Taylor-Joy stepped out in a cropped cream Jil Sander top and a matching pencil skirt with fringes, elevating her look with a shimmering headdress.
As the 2024 Cannes Film Festival concludes, it’s evident that Black and White remains a dominant trend, showcasing the enduring appeal of these classic hues on one of the world’s most glamorous stages.