Fashion has starring role at Cannes film festival

(AP) — As a judge at this year’s Cannes International Film Festival and a fashion-world favourite, Nicole Kidman has proven her style savvy in a colorful and cheerful embroidered L’Wren Scott dress, a regal black Alexander McQueen, and a white-ground floral dress by Christian Dior Couture that seemed a seamless fit for this posh seaside town.

There was a tough-girl moment in black leather Calvin Klein, too.

With two, three or more wardrobe changes per day, the Cannes jury member has shown she takes her red-carpet duties seriously.

Other looks captured by all the Cannes cameras:

Marion Cotillard in lots of Dior, including multi-colored bustier dress with asymmetric hemline.

Jennifer Lawrence also in mostly Dior (she and Cotillard model for the house), including a crocheted bustier top and wool trousers.

Jessica Biel in ivory Marchesa dress with feather underlay.

Carey Mulligan in Deco-inspired white and black gown with keyhole opening.

Cindy Crawford in Roberto Cavalli white gown with plunging beaded neckline.

Doutzen Kroes in optic-white Calvin Klein gown with cutouts.

Ahna O’Reilly in Georges Hobeika top and floral printed skirt embroidered with Swarovski crystals.

Jane Fonda in purple-hued Badgley Mischka off-the-shoulder gown.