Photos: Special Edition Best Dressed: The Cannes Film Festival

By the end of the first few days of the Cannes Film Festival, it became clear that it took a true original not to succumb to the usual parade of chiffon and high-wattage jewelry. The standout, personality-driven examples? Inès de la Fressange opted to walk the red carpet in a shocking pink Lanvin dress and flat thong sandals while jury member Diane Kruger arrived at a photo call sporting a chic Balmain skirt and top. Herewith, our favorite, most fashion-forward looks so far—plus a few of the best floating tulle concoctions thrown in for good measure.