amfAR Gala 2017: the Best Celeb Looks

Beautiful gowns.

May 25, 2017

The Met Gala may be the Oscars of the fashion world, but the annual amfAR Gala held during the Cannes Film Festival is then, probably, like the Golden Globes. One of the glitziest nights in Cannes — which is saying something, considering how star-studded and high profile the film festival is to begin with.

At the Gala, which is hosted annually by the American Foundation for Aids Research and raises money for HIV and AIDS research, stars went all out in couture dresses and major bling. The unofficial theme this year seems to have been "sparkle" as nearly everyone showed up in a dress that glittered in some way. Though prom season may be behind us, that doesn't mean that you can't start banking inspiration for homecoming or winter formal — or even next year's prom — right now.

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Can we talk about squad goals? Let's talk about squad goals. Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing and his friends brought. the. drama.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: (Top row L to R) Barbara Palvin, Marlon Teixeira, Pierre Emmanuel Angeloglou, Lara Stone, Kristina Bazan, Olivier Rousteing, Irina Shayk, Doutzen Kroes, (Bottom row L to R) Alexina Graham, Maria Borges and Eva Longoria attend the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Kevin Tachman/amfAR2017/Getty Images for amfAR)
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This photo of Joan Smalls has existed for less than 24 hours and it is already iconic.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Joan Smalls attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Kevin Tachman/amfAR2017/Getty Images for amfAR)

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Cindy Bruna dressed up her LBD with a statement necklace.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Cindy Bruna arrives at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/amfAR2017/WireImage)
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Of course you already know ALL about Bella Hadid's Ralph & Russo gown.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Bella Hadid arrives at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by David M Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

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Winnie Harlow also rocked an illusion gown with icy detailing by Ashi Studio.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Winnie Harlow arrives at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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Hailey Clauson's tea-length dress had total Black Swan vibes.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Hailey Clauson arrives at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by David M Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

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Neelam Gill opted for a slinky silver gown with serious cut-outs.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Neelam Gill attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Dave Benett/amfAR2017/Dave Benett/WireImage for amfAR )
Venturelli
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Sonia Ben Ammar's pale pink dress featured a subtle mermaid train.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Sonia Ben Ammar arrives at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Venturelli/WireImage for amfAR)

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Maria Borges struck a pose like the total pro she is.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Maria Borges arrives at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by David M Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
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Sofia Richie's illusion dress featured black lace in all the key places.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Sofia Richie attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Dave Benett/amfAR2017/Dave Benett/WireImage for amfAR )

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Shanina Shaik's accessory of choice? Her iPhone, which, same.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Shanina Shaik attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Dave Benett/amfAR2017/Dave Benett/WireImage for amfAR )
Kevin Tachman/amfAR2017
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If you need proof that Jasmine Tookes is an actual angel, here it is. (More proof than her Victoria's Secret wings, we mean.)
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Jasmine Tookes attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Kevin Tachman/amfAR2017/Getty Images for amfAR)

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A$AP Rocky suited up and blinged out.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: A$AP Rocky arrives at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Kevin Tachman/amfAR2017/Getty Images for amfAR )
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So. Much. Slay.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: (L to R) Cindy Bruna, Winnie Harlow, Nicki Minaj and Joan Smalls attend the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Dave Benett/amfAR2017/Dave Benett/WireImage for amfAR )

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Lara Stone and Irina Shayk coordinated in glittery dresses with rosy accents, while Doutzen Kroes went for drama in a red gown.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: (L to R) Lara Stone, Doutzen Kroes and Irina Shayk arrive at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by David M Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
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Allow Martha Hunt and Elsa Hosk to model the couture version of Romy and Michele's high school reunion outfits.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Martha Hunt and Elsa Hosk arrive at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/amfAR2017/WireImage)

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Hailey Baldwin's plum tulle gown was perfect from every angle.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Hailey Baldwin attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Kevin Tachman/amfAR2017/Getty Images for amfAR)
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She also posed with Cami Marrone, who picked an icy blue dress with a glittery bodice.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Camila Morrone and Hailey Baldwin attend the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Kevin Tachman/amfAR2017/Getty Images for amfAR)

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Anja Rubik and Jordan Barrett accessorized with cheekbones for days.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Anja Rubik and Jordan Barrett attend the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Kevin Tachman/amfAR2017/Getty Images for amfAR)
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Want glamour? Tracee Ellis Ross schooled EVERYONE in glamour.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Tracee Ellis Ross attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage for amfAR )

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Nicki Minaj wore more than one dresses that night — including a black Roberto Cavalli, a brown Balmain outfit, and this gown with stripes of red sparkle.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Nicki Minaj attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Dave Benett/amfAR2017/Dave Benett/WireImage for amfAR )
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Paris Hilton: once a fan of silver dresses, always a fan of silver dresses.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Paris Hilton attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Dave Benett/amfAR2017/Dave Benett/WireImage for amfAR )

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Jessica Hart, Georgia Fowler, and Hailey Clauson partied on stage at the Gala — because, after all, a gala is a party.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: (L-R) Jessica Hart, Georgia Fowler and Hailey Clauson on stage at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Chris Jackson/French Select for amfAR )
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After her pink princess dress, Barbara Palvin changed into a sweatshirt. Been there, Barbara. Been. There.
CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 25: Barbara Palvin attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2017 at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 25, 2017 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Dave Benett/amfAR2017/Dave Benett/WireImage for amfAR )

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amfAR Gala 2017: the Best Celeb Looks

Can we talk about squad goals? Let's talk about squad goals. Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing and his friends brought. the. drama.

This photo of Joan Smalls has existed for less than 24 hours and it is already iconic.

Cindy Bruna dressed up her LBD with a statement necklace.

Of course you already know ALL about Bella Hadid's Ralph & Russo gown.

Winnie Harlow also rocked an illusion gown with icy detailing by Ashi Studio.

Hailey Clauson's tea-length dress had total Black Swan vibes.

Neelam Gill opted for a slinky silver gown with serious cut-outs.

Sonia Ben Ammar's pale pink dress featured a subtle mermaid train.

Maria Borges struck a pose like the total pro she is.

Sofia Richie's illusion dress featured black lace in all the key places.

Shanina Shaik's accessory of choice? Her iPhone, which, same.

If you need proof that Jasmine Tookes is an actual angel, here it is. (More proof than her Victoria's Secret wings, we mean.)

A$AP Rocky suited up and blinged out.

So. Much. Slay.

Lara Stone and Irina Shayk coordinated in glittery dresses with rosy accents, while Doutzen Kroes went for drama in a red gown.

Allow Martha Hunt and Elsa Hosk to model the couture version of Romy and Michele's high school reunion outfits.

Hailey Baldwin's plum tulle gown was perfect from every angle.

She also posed with Cami Marrone, who picked an icy blue dress with a glittery bodice.

Anja Rubik and Jordan Barrett accessorized with cheekbones for days.

Want glamour? Tracee Ellis Ross schooled EVERYONE in glamour.

Nicki Minaj wore more than one dresses that night — including a black Roberto Cavalli, a brown Balmain outfit, and this gown with stripes of red sparkle.

Paris Hilton: once a fan of silver dresses, always a fan of silver dresses.

Jessica Hart, Georgia Fowler, and Hailey Clauson partied on stage at the Gala — because, after all, a gala is a party.

After her pink princess dress, Barbara Palvin changed into a sweatshirt. Been there, Barbara. Been. There.

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