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Photos: Ten Best Dressed: May 18, 2011

There are still a few days remaining before that famous film festival in the south of France wraps, but the red-carpet dressing thus far has been so standout and directional (the unexpected elegance of white for evening was a favorite that is sure to be seen again) that we just couldn’t wait until the final credits to roll. Here, then, is the first of two installments of our selections for the Best Dressed from Cannes.

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    Who: Inès de la Fressange
    What: Carven dress, Roger Vivier shoes and clutch
    Where: Opening ceremony for the 64th Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France
    When: May 11, 2011

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    Who: Uma Thurman
    What: Versace
    Where: Opening ceremony for the 64th Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France
    When: May 11, 2011

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    Who: Zoë Saldana
    What: Vionnet
    Where: The Tree of Life party, Cannes, France
    When: May 16, 2011

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    Who: Diane Kruger
    What: Calvin Klein
    Where: The premiere of Sleeping Beauty, Cannes, France
    When: May 12, 2011

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    Who: Tilda Swinton
    What: Haider Ackermann dress, Olympia Le-Tan clutch
    Where: The premiere of We Need to Talk About Kevin, Cannes, France
    When: May 12, 2011