Eva Longoria, Elsa Hosk, Nicky Hilton and more stars went backless at Cannes Film Festival this year, showing skin on the red carpet in designs by Saint Laurent, Elie Saab and Rebecca Vallance, to name a few.
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Ahead, see the best backless looks at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Eva Longoria
Longoria sparkled in a sequined backless halter gown by Elie Saab. The actress, who was styled by Maeve Reilly, added on Santoni heels and Pasquale Bruni jewelry.
Elsa Hosk
Hosk’s backless Saint Laurent maxidress featured tie closures. The supermodel completed her look with layered gold jewelry from Tiffany & Co., including a pair of the label’s trademark Elsa Peretti cuffs. Stylist Dani Michelle dressed Hosk for the occasion.
Nicky Hilton
Hilton selected a blue satin Rebecca Vallance gown featuring a bow embellishment at the neckline. The heiress completed her look with metallic Aquazzura sandals and Chopard jewels.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley opted for a chiffon backless gown featuring billowy sleeves from Saint Laurent’s spring 2024 collection. She also added on patent leather slingbacks by the French label.
Leonie Hanne
Leonie Hanne’s backless white gown was custom-made by Milla Nova. It came with a floor-length shawl tied into a bow. The model accessorized with De Beers diamonds.