Lights, camera, red carpet : The best of Cannes 2015

Lupita Nyong'o worked the crowds and apparently mother nature in a gorgeous jade Gucci chiffon gown.

Lupita Nyong’o worked the crowds and apparently mother nature in a gorgeous jade Gucci chiffon gown.

The way we decide that summer is officially here is when Hollywood descends on the sleepy little town of Cannes located in the gorgeous French Riviera. Gigantic movie posters go up and so does the red carpet. By the time the stars hit the famous festival steps at the Palais des festivals et des congrès de Cannes, it is officially show time.

Charlize Theron looked every inch the movie star and statuesque blond in canary yellow Dior.

Charlize Theron looked every inch the movie star and statuesque blond in canary yellow Dior.

This year, Boulevard de la Croisette hosted many familiar faces including the always gorgeous and elegant Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron, Julianne Moore and Salma Hayek as well as newer faces like Lupita Nyong’o, Rooney Mara and Zoe Kravitz.

From photo calls to the actual film premieres, we’ve put together a list of our favorite looks from this year’s festival for your viewing pleasure. Share your thoughts on your top fashion moments below.

Cate Blanchett in a dramatic Giles gown at the Carol premiere.

Cate Blanchett in a dramatic Giles gown at the Carol premiere.

Nikki Reed looked glamorous in a textured blue gown.

Nikki Reed looked glamorous in a textured blue gown.

Naomi Watts in Elie Saab Couture.

Naomi Watts in Elie Saab Couture.

Chanel Iman in Donna Karan Atelier.

Chanel Iman in Donna Karan Atelier.

Salma Hayek in a gorgeous purple Gucci gown with plunging neckline.

Salma Hayek in a gorgeous purple Gucci gown with plunging neckline.

Rachel Weisz in a teal Prada gown.

Rachel Weisz in a teal Prada gown.

Zoe Kravitz attended the Mad Max: Fury Road premiere in a sheer white Valentino gown.

Zoe Kravitz attended the Mad Max: Fury Road premiere in a sheer white Valentino gown.

Model, Adriana Lima in a black velvet midi dress.

Model, Adriana Lima in a black velvet midi dress.

Rooney Mara in a flowing white halter gown.

Rooney Mara in a flowing white halter gown.

Sienna Miller was anything but simple in this champagne colored Calvin Klein Collection dress.

Sienna Miller was anything but simple in this champagne colored Calvin Klein Collection dress.

Rachel Weisz looked radiant in white at The Lobster premiere.

Rachel Weisz looked radiant in white at The Lobster premiere.

Miranda Kerr rocked a plunging neckline and thigh high slit in pink Emmanuel Ungaro.

Miranda Kerr rocked a plunging neckline and thigh high slit in pink Emmanuel Ungaro.

 Julianne Moore rocked a custom velour and leather Givenchy gown to the premiere of Mad Max: Fury Road

Julianne Moore rocked a custom velour and leather Givenchy gown to the premiere of Mad Max: Fury Road.

Eva Longoria went for a plunging metallic number at the Global Gift Gala.

Eva Longoria went for a plunging metallic number at the Global Gift Gala.

 Emma Stone attended the premiere of Irrational Man in Dior couture.

Emma Stone attended the premiere of Irrational Man in Dior couture.

Juilianne Moore opted for some drama in a feathered and beaded Armani Privé gown.

Juilianne Moore opted for some drama in a feathered and beaded Armani Privé gown.

Doutzen Kroes in a white cut-out Atelier Versace gown.

Doutzen Kroes in a white cut-out Atelier Versace gown.

Eva Longoria showed off some skin in her Gabriela Cadena dress with sheer side panels.

Eva Longoria showed off some skin in her Gabriela Cadena dress with sheer side panels.

Emma Stone went for frills and lace while sporting Oscar de la Renta at the photocall for Irrational Man.

Emma Stone went for frills and lace while sporting Oscar de la Renta at the photocall for Irrational Man.

Diane Kruger was pure glamour in a Prada halter gown

Diane Kruger was pure glamour in a Prada halter gown

Doutzen Kroes in an understated black and white number.

Doutzen Kroes in an understated black and white number.

Andie Macdowell in a beaded orange gown with plunging neckline.

Andie Macdowell in a beaded orange gown with plunging neckline.

If it ain't broke...Adriana Lima was the queen of white this year.

Adriana Lima was the queen of white this year.

Cate Blanchett attended the premiere of Sicario in Armani Privé.

Cate Blanchett attended the premiere of Sicario in Armani Privé.

Rachel Weisz in a sexy Narciso Rodriguez jumpsuit at the photocall for The Lobster.

Rachel Weisz in a sexy Narciso Rodriguez jumpsuit at the photocall for The Lobster.