Yesterday saw the beginning of the 70th Cannes Film Festival, the hottest ticket in the South of France.
The festival lasts for 11 days, which means that there’s plenty opportunity for red carpet glamour.

Who’s watching the film premieres is just as important as which film they’re watching.
And the comforting thing about Cannes is that it’s more old school elegance than bombastic Met Gala-esque fashion.
So if you want to see some good old film star glamour, look no further.
Here are the best dresses and outfits from the first day at Cannes: