Each year, celebrities splash out on fashion for the red carpet events at Cannes Film Festival. Prominent figures in the fashion industry, like Bella Hadid and Naomi, are drawn out for the spectacle of fashion and to celebrate cinema. The abundance of style concentrated in one area is a feast for the eyes, featuring looks rich with mounds of tulle, extreme shiloettes and dramatic feather trimming. The designers behind these high glamour fashion statements come from almost every corner of the world, especially the MENA region. Arab designers, like Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad and Georges Hobeika, are responsible for a sundry of looks worn during the Cannes Film Festival 2023 red carpet events.

Scroll ahead for some of our favourite red carpet looks created by Arab designers at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Iris Mittenaere in Tony Ward

Iris Mittenaere wore a Tony Ward look to the “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” red carpet.

Alice Abdel Aziz in Zuhair Murad

Alice Abdel Aziz donned a couture creation from Zuhair Murad’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection.

Sofia Carson in Elie Saab

Sofia Carson wore a couture creation from Elie Saab’s Fall/Winter 2021 collection styled with Damiani jewellery.

Ruby O. Fee in AZZI & OSTA

Ruby O. Fee donned an Azzi and Osta gown to the red carpet event for “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny.”

Araya Hargate in Nicolas Jebran

Araya Hargate wore a couture gown by Nicolas Jebran while attending the red carpet event for “Monster.”

Sabrina Elba in Elie Saab

Alessandra Ambrosio in Elie Saab

Alessandra Ambrosio attended opening ceremony of Cannes Film Festival 2023 while wearing a vintage Elie Saab Haute Couture gown from 2005.

Sara Sampaio in Zuhair Murad

attended the “Monster” screening while wearing an orange gown from Zuhair Murad’s Spring/Summer 2023 Couture Collection.

Gabrielle Caunesil Pozzoli in Rami Al Ali

Gabrielle Caunesil Pozzoli wore a Rami Al Ali gown paired with jewellery from Pomellato to the “The Zone Of Interest” red carpet event.

Amira Al Zuhair in Rami Kadi

Amira Al Zuhair donned a custom dress by Rami Kadi on the red carpet.

Andreea Cristea in AZZI & OSTA

Andreea Cristea opted to wear a gown by Azzi & Osta for the Cannes Film Festival screening of the “Firebrand (Le Jeu De La Reine)” movie.

Victoria Bonya in Ziad Nakad

Victoria Bonya donned a feather-filled Ziad Nakad gown on the red carpet.

Lana Scolaro in Khaled & Marwan

Lana Scolaro wore a two-piece outfit from Khaled & Marwan’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection.

Esha Gupta in Nicolas Jebran

Esha Gupta wore a couture dress from Nicolas Jebran’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection.

Gao Ye in Georges Chakra

Gao Ye wore a green couture gown by Georges Chakra to the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Verena Kerth in Khaled & Marwan

Verena Kerth wore a couture gown by Khaled & Marwan while attending the “Firebrand (Le Jeu De La Reine)” event at Cannes.

Maya Diab in Jean Louis Sebaji

Middle Eastern singer Maya Diab sparkled in a gown by Jean Louis Sebaji styled with Messika jewellery during the “Jeanne du Barry” screening.

Farhana Bodi in Atelier Zuhra

Farhana Bodi wore an embellished gown by Atelier Zuhra to the screening of “Jeanne du Barry.”

Cary Douglas in Elie Saab

Cary Douglas wore a ready-to-wear gown from Elie Saab’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection, styled with Sarah Flint shoes and Chopard jewellery.

Kat Graham in Tony Ward

Kat Graham donned a couture gown from Tony Ward’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection.

Grace Elizabeth in Rami Kadi

Grace Elizabeth wore a custom Rami Kadi on the red carpet, alongside her partner Nick Krause.

Gabrielle Caunesil Pozzoli in Tony Ward

Gabrielle Caunesil Pozzoli wore a couture creation by Tony Ward on the red carpet.

Rafa Kaliman in Tony Ward

Rafa Kaliman opted for a couture gown from Tony Ward’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection for the “Killers Of The Flower Moon” red carpet.

Rose Bertram in Rami Kadi

Rose Bertram attended “Monster” while wearing a couture creation by Rami Kadi.

Ginta Biku in Rami Al Ali

Ginta Biku donned a multi-layered couture gown by Rami Al Ali, styled with Swarovski jewellery.

Zhang Yuqi in Tony Ward

Zhang Yuqi attended the “Monster” screening wearing a Tony Ward Couture gown with Chopard jewellery.

Lady Victoria Hervey in Ziad Nakad

Lady Victoria Hervey wore a sheer Ziad Nakad look to the “Jeanne du Barry” screening.

Eleen Suliman in Sara Mrad

Eleen Suliman wore a Sara Mrad couture gown to the opening ceremony of the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Sasha Ray in Ziad Nakad

Sasha Ray donned a Ziad Nakad gown on the red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Neelam Gill in Rami Al Ali

Neelam Gill opted for a couture creation by Rami Al Ali to the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Guiselle Hagg in Georges Hobeika

Guiselle Hagg wore a couture gown from Georges Hobeika’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection.

Hofit Golan in Ziad Nakad

Hofit Golan wore Ziad Nakad while attending the “Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny” red carpet event at Palais des Festivals on May 18th.

Carmella Rose in Georges Hobeika

Carmella Rose wore a Georges Hobeika Spring/Summer 2023 Couture dress to the “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” red carpet event.

Catherine Zeta-Jones in Elie Saab

Catherine Zeta-Jones donned an Elie Saab Spring/Summer 2022 couture gown, Sarah Flint shoes and Chopard jewelery on the red carpet.

Cara Jade Myers in Jean Louis Sabaji

Cara Jade Myers wore a custom Jean Louis Sabaji gown during the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Gabrielle Caunesil Pozzoli in Rami Al Ali

Gabrielle Caunesil Pozzoli wore a couture creation by Rami Al Ali during the “The Zone Of Interest” red carpet event.

Rafa Kalimann in Nicolas Jebran

Rafa Kalimann wore a customized Nicolas Jebran gown to the screening of “Killers Of The Flower Moon.”

Leila Ben Khalifa in Zuhair Murad

Leila Ben Khalifa opted for an embroidered tulle gown from Zuhair Murad’s Fall 2023 ready-to-wear collection.

Maja Malnar in Zuhair Murad

Maja Malnar attended the “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” premiere wearing a couture look from Zuhair Murad’s Couture Fall 2022 collection.

Lydia Bielen in Zuhair Murad

Lydia Bielen wore a hooded Zuhair Murad gown to the 76th Cannes Film Festival “Kuru Otlar Ustune” screening.

Leomie Anderson in Tony Ward

Leomie Anderson attended the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival in a couture look by Tony Ward, styled with Flavia Vetorasso jewelery.

Han Dan Tong in Georges Hobeika

Han Dan Tong donned a couture dress by Georges Hobeika dress during the “Jeanne du Barry” screening at the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

Maja Malnar in Rami Al Ali

Maja Malnar wore a couture gown from Rami Al Ali’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection, paired with Santoni shoes and Hassanzadeh Jewellery.

Nojoud Alrumaihi in rami kadi

Nojoud Alrumaihi wore a custom-designed Rami Kadi Couture crepe lurex gown on the red carpet.

Honayda Serafi in Honayda Serafi

Raya Abirached in GEMY MAALOUF

Raya Abirached attended the “Jeanne du Barry” screening while wearing a strapless gown by Gemy Maalouf.

Didi Stone in Rami Kadi

Didi Stone stunned in a Rami Kadi gown at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.

Gong Li in Elie Saab

Gong Li appeared on the red carpet alongside Jean-Michel Jarre wearing Elie Saab Fall/Winter 2023 ready-to-wear styled with Cartier jewellery.

Urvashi Rautela in Saiid Kobeisy

Urvashi Rautela wore Lebanese Fashion designer Saiid Kobeisy to the “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” premiere.

Mona Zaki in Zuhair Murad

Mona Zaki attended the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony wearing a gown by Zuhair Murad.

Jasmine Tookes in Georges Hobeika

Jasmine Tookes opted for a Georges Hobeika gown for the “Club Zero” red carpet event.

Farnoush Hamidian in Georges Hoebika

Farnoush Hamidian opted for a shimmering gown by Georges Hobeika for the “Jeanne du Barry” screening.

Diala Makki in Georges Hobeika

Diala Makki wore a couture gown from Georges Hobeika’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection styled with Chopard jewellery.

Calista Flockhart in Zuhair Murad

Calista Flockhart donned a Zuhair Murad gown during the “Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” premiere, accompanied by her husband Harrison Ford who is starring in the film.

Lydia Bielen in GEORGES CHAKRA

Lydia Bielen donned a Georges Chakra gown to the Cannes Film Festival screening of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

Sarah Loinaz in in Rami Al Ali

Sarah Loinaz donned a shimmering blue gown by Rami Al Ali during the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.