Cannes fashion: Am-fAR out

The Rage left Cannes before the annual AmfAR event, but managed to have a look-see at the fashion upon her arrival home. How nice to glimpse bright hues and varied cuts and designs. Sharon Stone, ever the proud cougar, chose leopard print for the event that benefits AIDS research and gets almost as much buzz -- if not more -- than the film festival itself. FYI: Sharon Stone epitomizes Cannes -- she's glitzy, bold, self-righteous, often inappropriate and a tough bird. The French adore her because she acts like an old-time movie star and works that red carpet like no other. Try and eclipse Stone, and she'll attack like a rabid mongoose.

On to Madonna. The melon Stella McCartney dress that she wore is an odd choice and reminiscent of 1979, but it's great to see Madonna wearing color and an actual frock that doesn't highlight her killer biceps and body builder thighs. She looks like that cool guidance counselor at the school dance who sneaks rum in her punch and then starts to flirt with the wallflower freshmen.

Natalie Portman, wearing white Givenchy, looked like a blossom just picked from a nearby garden. The architecture of this dress contrasts well with its flounce and makes it both admirable and adorable in design. Portman was spotted by yours truly on the Croisette, the main drag in Cannes, wearing a short trench coat and cute flats. She looked like a modern day Jean Seberg and very European. (Many actors opt to travel by armored car from event to event, so it was particularly refreshing to see Portman, who is a juror for the festival, strolling casually.)

The Rage also liked that Dita von Teese ditched the 1950s retro pinup girl get-up for once and decided to wear a more sophisticated Jean Paul Gaultier. (Is anyone else tired of seeing Dita's 14-inch wasp waist and eager cleavage?) She has all the makings of a modern day Ava Gardner if she does hang up her garter and start acting.

photos: WireImage.com

Comments

[Georgia, Christine]

I like Madonna's arms...she looks amazing and like when they're highlighted.

[Georgia, Christine]

I like Madonna's arms...she looks amazing and like when they're highlighted.

[Georgia, Christine]

I like Madonna's arms...she looks amazing and like when they're highlighted.