The 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival officially commenced on Thursday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a star-studded opening ceremony. A-listers including Eva Longoria, Will Smith and Emily Blunt brought bold looks to the red carpet, sporting metallics, crystals and bold patterns.
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Michelle Yeoh and Jasmine Tookes, meanwhile, favored black and white palettes, with the Oscar winner repping Balenciaga, who she’s been a brand ambassador for since 2023.
Ahead, see the best styles from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival.
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Eva Longoria
Longoria’s metallic off-the-shoulder gown featured a sweetheart neckline and a floor-length train. The actress and director accessorized with geometric earrings, layered bracelets and open-toe platform heels.
Will Smith
Smith sported a navy Valentino suit over a patterned button-up, adding on a decorative pant chain, rectangular frames and patent leather shoes.
Michelle Yeoh
Yeoh’s sculptural Balenciaga gown came from the label’s fall 2023 couture collection. Her accessories included black pumps, an emerald cocktail ring and a jeweled timepiece.
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo sparkled in a crystalized Carolina Herrera column gown and matching ruffled shawl. Her custom frock’s green hue nodded to her character Elphaba in the box office hit “Wicked.” Diamond-encrusted jewelry, including a necklace and ear cuffs, completed her look.
Erivo was styled by Jason Bolden, who also counts Nicole Kidman, Cara Delevingne and Brooklyn Beckham as clients.
Emily Blunt
Blunt wore a bedazzled Tamara Ralph gown from the brand’s fall 2024 collection. Adorned with black velvet bows, it features a high neckline and a sultry thigh-high slit. Sheer tights, a diamond cocktail ring and black open-toe heels topped off her glamorous ensemble.
Jasmine Tookes
Tookes donned a white draped one-shoulder gown, accessorizing with matching pumps and dangle earrings.