Zoe Saldana’s Cannes Red Carpet Style Over the Years

“She’s certainly one of my style women — she loves style and may be very spirited when it comes all the way down to it.” So says veteran stylist Petra Flannery about certainly one of her A-list longtime shoppers, Zoe Saldaña. And it reveals. The actress, who strikes seamlessly from blockbuster franchises like Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy to indie fare like Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez, the movie that leads her again to the Palais this 12 months, catches eyes every time she steps on a purple carpet. On the eve of her return, Flannery seems again on their memorable Cannes collaborations and teases what to anticipate this 12 months: “The attractive premiere moments are a very magical stage for style. These are the moments that we stay for.”

Victoria Beckham in 2014

“This was a enjoyable gown. I just like the softness of the pleating blended with the {hardware} just like the gold chain and massive earrings. Zoe has at all times worn Victoria Beckham actually, very well. She’s worn it a few instances, for Avatar picture calls and as not too long ago because the AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Nicole Kidman. I like [Victoria’s] designs very a lot. They’re normally very structured with some fascinating design component. Zoe and Victoria Beckham have been a pleasant pairing over all these years.”

Jason Wu in 2014

“I like the drape of the robe, and the neck scarf. Although you’ll be able to’t see it within the image, it had a low again and there’s one thing about that inexperienced colour with the accent — I find it irresistible. She went with extra dramatic make-up for a bit little bit of a sultry look. It’s a fantastic look.”

Emanuel Ungaro in 2013

“She was one of many first to put on Ungaro after Fausto Puglisi took over as artistic director in 2012, in order that was an enormous second. I do not forget that assortment and I adored what he did with Ungaro. I like the graphic print and the black-and-white, paired with a purple shoe. I’d nonetheless use the look at the moment, it’s tremendous recent. I like the facet of displaying a bit pores and skin with legs for daytime.”

Valentino in 2013

“This gown was made throughout Pierpalo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri’s time at Valentino. The colour blue was spectacular; it was neither a pale blue or darker, virtually a cornflower. The gown had so many particulars with an open again and people white straps. It was a really elegant look.”

Armani Privé in 2011

“I like this gown. Once I noticed it, I believed, ‘Oh my God, it could be gorgeous on that carpet.’ It was excellent on Zoe — the match, the form, and it’s very trendy and distinctive. I knew she would pull it off elegantly and he or she completely did. We paired it with a tremendous cuff that was from Neil Lane and Paul Flato, an artwork deco designer. It was [100-carat faceted citrine stone] with a knotted cuff. Although it was a classic assertion piece, it had a contemporary really feel. I liked how clear it regarded with the gown.”

Vionnet in 2011

“I bear in mind getting her gown for that [Tree of Life] celebration and it’s so stunning. Vionnet is one other designer who shouldn’t be actually designing anymore however Zoe used to put on them loads. This was an organza with a printed floral motif. I liked how the belt was sort of an opposing print with the stripes. Once you combine two prints like that, they appeared to coordinate and virtually current an suave look with the form. There’s an magnificence but additionally it feels mild and easy. It’s actually a bit of artwork.”

Margiela in 2009

“Zoe at all times seems nice in impartial, virtually caramel colours. She wore this for an amfAR cocktail celebration and it’s stylish. She loves Margiela, at all times has, they usually have at all times had an virtually suave sense to their designs. It really works very well for her.”