A Look Back At Bella Hadid’s Very Best Cannes Film Festival Looks

Baby Bella (who was 19 years old here) made her Cannes debut in this Roberto Cavalli gold dress with a daring neckline and classic supermodel-girl glam; it was a safe option for her first-ever time on the staircase.

You definitely remember this making the rounds on the Internet when it first dropped. Right after making her debut, she proved she would be a style star to watch in this Alexandre Vauthier dress that relied on pure faith, lots of double-sided tape, and her generational figure.

This is the most classically Old Hollywood look she’s served, with just the right amount of va-va-voom from the plunging neckline and leg slit on this Alexandre Vauthier couture dress.

This Dior quilted dress with itty-bitty straps is pretty demure for Hadid, but the healthy dose of Bvlgari on her neck and wrist make this red-carpet ready.

The wrap-around sandals were all the rage during this fashion era, and her fun-loving party look with a handkerchief top and, of course, leg slit were ideal for a late-night moment.

Full glam, supermodel-ready dress, and those heels again. This is classic 2010s glam, and few people besides Hadid could make it look so effortless.

Another demure taupe dress, this time from Dior, with more flashy Bvlgari Serpenti pieces. One of her safer looks (read: No leg slit).

This was the first time Hadid dipped into the archives for a red-carpet moment; this Elie Saab is from 20017, and brings back her side-boob affair with class.

Remove the iPhones and digital cameras from this picture and Hadid could be a megawatt actress from the ‘40s. This Dior dress screams vintage in the best way, ditto her swooping bang and high bun.

The lady loves Dior, and she paired a satin skirt and stretch top with a delectably tonal Dior Saddle bag and an itty-bitty watch.

The Dior reign continues, with another face-snatching bun and miles of delicate tulle.

The leg-baring queen couldn’t help herself, and treated fans to this Roberto Cavalli moment that got its time in the sun thanks to a little wind and Hadid’s second-to-none posing.

This is my personal favorite of hers and marked a new fashion era for Hadid. This Jean Paul Gaultier gown is a custom rework of a style from Spring/Summer 2002 originally worn by Naomi Campbell, and delivers on the sex appeal Hadid is known for while still looking unbelievably elegant. Everything is dialed in here (hair, makeup, jewelry) and this was a turnaround year for her.

This dress broke the Internet when she stepped out. What else can we say that hasn’t been said about this Schiaparelli trompe-l’œil lung dress?

A Chopard lady through and through, taking on the night in a minidress custom-made by Lanvin.

2022 marked a new relationship for Hadid with superstar stylist Law Roach. They leaned heavily into the vintage craze for her packed scheduled, starting with this dramatic and gorgeous Gianni Versace Spring 1987 gown. The toned-down styling was smart because what else do you need besides the architecture of this dress and Hadid’s figure?

More Versace, this time from Spring 2001, with a nipple-grazing neckline and hip cutouts not meant for the faint of heart.

Another personal favorite of mine (her black and white looks really are winners), this vintage Chanel is part milkmaid, part ‘80s John Hughes movie realness, and refreshingly bold for Hadid.

The queen of Cannes is spotted from truly every angle when she’s in the South of France, and she’s wearing — you guessed it — more vintage Versace for a moment in the sun.

To end her archival race around the film festival, she pulled out the holy grail. This Tom Ford for Gucci dress is everything a Cannes dress isn’t, and that’s why it works so well here. It hugs her in all the right places, yet feels casual and effortless.

After taking a year off, Hadid stormed back into Cannes with a purpose: Show off her accessorizing game. This lowkey arrival look is hot, thanks in part to her pointed-toe shoes, earrings, and simple bag.

Another viral moment of pure beauty from Hadid, who declared tan the color of the year and freed her nipple one last time on the red carpet before the committee made dress-code changes. This custom Saint Laurent might be the best she’s ever looked; her glow from within is undeniable, as is her body.

A real Hollywood star, and with just one TV role under her belt. She continued her vintage Versace streak with this shimmering mermaid moment.

An off-duty moment with a Jacquemus dress and bag that hadn’t even hit the runway yet? All in a day’s work for the busiest woman in fashion.

This dress not only had the cutest photo op of the whole festival, it was especially meaningful for the Palestinian to show off a kaffiyeh dress designed by Michael & Hushi.

This criss-cross satin Gucci moment shows Hadid’s continued love affair with a deep-V neckline and the tan-color moment she set in motion with her hosiery-inspired Saint Laurent.

Hadid made one only appearance at Cannes in 2025, but it was worth the wait. Her simple Saint Laurent gown brought back her leg-slit love affair with a vengeance and made Blonde Bella a thing.