Luxurious Couture, Ready-to-Wear & Wedding Dresses | Tony Ward Couture

Egyptian actress Laila Zaher also drew major attention in a Tony Ward Couture design, proving how younger actresses are increasingly gravitating toward timeless craftsmanship. On another side of the Croisette, French influencer Lena Mahfouf brought fresh modern energy to the Lights On Women’s Worth Dinner in a flowing hooded silhouette from the Ready-to-Wear Fall/Winter 2025/26 collection.

Model Adot Gak delivered one of the boldest fashion statements of the festival in a sculptural cherry-red silk duchesse Couture gown with a gold embroidered bodice and dramatic train; A look that balanced strength with theatrical movement. Meanwhile, Coco Schiffer introduced an edgier side of the House in a luminous embroidered Couture look layered over sheer illusion tulle.

Across the festival, the House explored many different expressions of Cannes red carpet fashion. Danielle Vasinova embraced sharp architectural lines in vivid red Couture. Carina Zavline appeared in a fully hand-embroidered silver Couture gown from the archives. Elettra Lamborghini brought shimmering drama through multicolored crystal embellishments and sculpted beadwork.

At amfAR, Mahira Abdelaziz opted for a sharper minimal direction through graphic cut-outs and clean crepe construction, while Mika Schneider embraced romantic beadwork and floral embroidery in a fitted tulle silhouette.

The festival also became a space for archival Couture to return to the spotlight. Mary Leest, Sylvie Tellier, Rosslyn Luke, and Bibi Books all appeared in archival Tony Ward Couture creations, highlighting how craftsmanship and silhouette transcend seasons.

Elsewhere on the Riviera, Gizele Oliveira wore a gradient embroidered Couture look ahead of her red carpet appearance, while Andria Tayeh appeared in a custom white georgette gown inspired by the statues of the Petit Trianon. Sophie Dorn, Hoda Eletreby, Alessia Merzlova, Franziska Nazarenus, and many others each brought their own interpretation of the House’s evolving language between Couture, Ready-to-Wear, and modern flair.

As the flashbulbs dim on the 79th edition of Cannes, these diverse fashion moments go beyond the photographs… Cannes remains about the invisible work behind every appearance. The ateliers refining beadwork until the final hour. Teams crossing the Riviera between fittings and premieres. Dresses carefully reshaped backstage minutes before montée des marches. The sleepless nights and back-alley rushes were worth every second.

A la prochaine, Cannes! Onto the next adventure…