From Becky Armstrong to Wan Qian Hui: The Asian stars who dazzled on the Cannes red carpet this year
Move over Bella Hadid, these Asian stars have brought their A-game to this year’s Cannes red carpet. Despite a last-minute tightening of the dress code which banned voluminous, dramatic looks as well as trains and “naked dressing”, many have managed to toe the line and (somewhat) follow guidelines. Cannes veterans and newbies graced the carpet with confidence and flair wearing a selection of custom looks. Star of Kazuo Ishiguro’s ‘Pale View of Hills’ Yoh Yoshida turned heads in a stunning traditional kimono, and Zhou Ye was a picture of opulence in stacks of pearl and diamond chokers.
Here, Tatler has rounded up all the Asian stars making waves on the Cannes carpet this year.
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Zhou Ye
Wearing Alexis Mabille, the actress was a vision in white with a colourful diamond choker on the Cannes carpet.
Davika
Davika gave a nod to old Hollywood glamour in a Gucci green gown and matching feather boa.
Kylie Verzosa
The former Miss International wore a butter yellow gown by Filipino fashion designer Mark Bumgarner.
Kim Go-Eun
Kim Go-Eun wore a black Chanel tweed jumpsuit accessorised to perfection with a sheer cape and chic pixie cut.
Becky Armstrong
The Thai-British actress shone in an asymmetric nude gown and pumps by Nicolas Jebran and Roger Vivier.
Yoh Yoshida
The star stepped onto the carpet in a traditional kimono and matching striped obi paired with red sheer lace gloves.
Wan Qian Hui
The Chinese actress and singer wore a simple high-neck gown with a gold wild cat in tow by Stéphane Rolland.
Nychaa
Nychaa wore custom Georges Chakra and stunned in a strapless black velvet gown and white taffeta coat.
Gong Jun
The actor wore custom Stefano Pilati which melded classic tailoring and subtle drama with its wavy waistcoat and floor-length jacket.
Nitanshi Goel
At just 17 years old the actress made her Cannes debut in a black and gold embroidered gown by Jade by Monica and Karishma.
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