THE amfAR gala is one of the most high profile benefit events – and this year fashion’s elite stepped out in full glamour.
Stealing the show in thigh slit gowns were Alessandra Ambrosio, Toni Garrn and Elsa Hosk – who dazzled at Hôtel du Cap during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival on Thursday night.
EPA Toni Garrn oozed glamour and sex appeal in a daring red dress that knotted at the front[/caption]
German model Toni Garrn was the centre of attention in an eye-popping red gown that knotted down the front.
Proving that if you’ve got it, you should flaunt it, Toni’s daring dress exposed nearly the entirety of her incredibly toned abs.
She paired the dress with some strappy white heels, and a glittering necklace.
Meanwhile Victoria Secret stars Alessandra Ambrosio and Sara Sampaio were unmissable in pink and blue floaty gowns respectively.
Rex Features Toni showed off her lean body from all angles on the red carpet[/caption]
Rex Features Alessandra Ambrosio was a vision in a flowing pink gown with an asymmetrical neckline[/caption]
Rex Features Alessandra proved why she is world famous model in the striking gown as she posed for photographers[/caption]
Rex Features The star’s floaty dress showed off her bronzed legs at the prestigious event[/caption]
Sara Sampaio took glamour to the next level in this bright blue dressRex Features
Sara made the most of her asymmetric dress as she posedRex Features
Victoria Secret Angel Elsa Hosk looked every inch a princess in a show-stopping red gown that featured a racy high leg split.
Elsa posed on the carpet showing off her lace-up red heels and never-ending legs.
She wore her hair in a chic bun, drawing attention to her bold red lips and stunning silver necklace.
Rex Features Victoria Secret Angel Elsa Hosk looked like a princess in a red gown which had a dramatic thigh split[/caption]
Reuters Elsa wore her hair pulled back, which perfectly highlighted her bold red lips and stunning silver necklace[/caption]
AFP or licensors The star’s high slit helped her to show off her long legs and lace-up red heels[/caption]
Rex Features The fairytale, strapless dress had a ruffled bodice and and floaty skirt[/caption]
Brazilian model and Victoria’s Secret Angel Lais Ribeiro was vision in this cut-out white dressRex Features
The daring dress had a plunging neckline and cut-out side panels from the sideRex Features
Paris Hilton looked like the belle of the ball in a sheer floral gown that showed off her toned body.
The long-sleeve dress featured colourful detailing all over the tulle outer layer, and stretched out in a train behind her.
The star wore her blonde hair in tight curls and showed off her gigantic 20-carat, £1.4million engagement ring.
She was accompanied by her fiancé actor and model Chris Zylka, who also scrubbed up nicely in an all-black suit and sunglasses.
Rex Features Paris Hilton looked sensational in a floral, sheer dress that stretched out in a long train behind her[/caption]
Rex Features Paris looked smitten with fiance Chris Zylka, who wore an all-black suit[/caption]
Rex Features Dedicated Chris was on hand to make sure his lady’s dress looked its best[/caption]
Supermodel Heidi Klum is used to wowing the red carpet, and tonight was no exception.
The German star wore her brunette locks in loose waves over her shoulders, and stunned in a cascading white gown that stretched out behind her.
The dazzling dress had a plunging neckline and sheer material at the front, showing off her long legs.
Rex Features German supermodel Heidi Klum was breathtaking in a plunging white Zuhair Murad gown that had sheer material at the front[/caption]
EPA Heidi waved as she showed off her show-stopping white gown to photographers[/caption]
Reuters The model, 44, made her red carpet debut with younger lover Tom Kaulitz, 28[/caption]
Nicole Scherzinger wore this gorgeous pink strapless dress that showed off her hour glass figureRex Features
Rex Features Nicole wore her hair up in an elegant bun, to draw attention to the magnificent gown[/caption]
Martha Hunt chose tassels for her red carpet look, in this long black midiRex Features
Newlywed Shanina Shaik, 27, opted for a sparkly gold suit instead of a flowing gown, as she made her red carpet moment.
The brunette went braless under a gold jacket, and paired it with a pair of matching trousers and towering heels.
To finish off the smouldering look, the half Pakistani wore a draping gold necklace and wore her locks in loose curls.
AP:Associated Press Australian model Shanina Shaik was the golden girl in a sparkly suit that plunged to her waist[/caption]
Rex Features Shanina strutted her stuff in strappy heels, with her brunette locks cascading over her shoulders[/caption]
AP:Associated Press Her plunging suit stood out among the sea of gowns[/caption]
Ellie Goulding opted for a LBD that had dramatic feather detailing on her left shoulderRex Features
Rex Features Ellie wore her hair down in loose waves for the event, and paired her dress with black strappy heels[/caption]
Czech model Petra Nemcova painted the town red in this floaty number that exposed her long pinsRex Features
The benefit gala is being held to raise awareness and money towards the battle against HIV/AIDs.
This year’s guests at the glorious seaside hotel have included everyone from top models to singers and movie stars.
AmfAR has raised over £155million ($210million) to aid the fight against AIDS.
Michelle Rodriguez looked resplendent in a plunging red gownGetty - Contributor
Reuters The actress wore a show-stopping dress that featured a long train[/caption]
Rex Features Adriana Lima looked radiant in a gold gown that had a serious leg split[/caption]
New Zealand model Georgia Fowler looked pretty in pink in this bright ballgownRex Features
Rex Features Georgia certainly left an impression in this stunning number[/caption]
Barbara Pavlin mixed business and pleasure in this elegant white pant suitRex Features
Brazilian model Izabel Goulart drove us green with envy in this floaty patterned gownRex Features
Actress Kirsten Stewart channelled a stripy look for her red carpet appearanceAP:Associated Press
Piers Brosnan scrubbed up nicely as he cuddled up to wife Keely Shaye SmithReuters
Lara Stone went to the dark side with this studded shirt and long-skirt comboAP:Associated Press
Lewis Hamilton made an appearance at the event, in a striped waist coat and trousers comboAP:Associated Press
Swedish model Fancy Alexandersson left little to the imagination in this sheer gownAFP or licensors
Israeli socialite Hofin Golan looked spectacular in this giant red ruffled dressRex Features
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