The 2026 Cannes Film Festival feted its annual Global Gift Gala on Wednesday night in Cannes, France. Shimmering styles were the unofficial dress code for the occasion, with Eva Longoria in Cong Tri and more guests in designer pieces.
Stars like Lisa Rinna and Sofia Carson joined the actress and filmmaker on the red carpet, along with other international talent. WWD breaks down those looks ahead.
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria wore a design courtesy of Cong Tri, a brand the actress has worn in the past. The shimmering, sleeveless gown featured a halter neckline and included a thigh-high slit for added asymmetry and sensual styling. The bodice of the dress glittered in white and silver, while the skirt was cast in black.
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A cinched waistline created an hourglass silhouette for the look. The “Flamin’ Hot” filmmaker added a pair of black platform heels by Flor De Maria to complete her red carpet attire. Longoria has often collaborated with stylist Maeve Reilly in the past.
Lisa Rinna
Lisa Rinna’s attire also featured a bevy of sparkling elements — a trend that featured in abundance on the Global Gift Gala red carpet. The reality TV star and actress wore a strapless gold gown by Carolina Herrera.
The dress, designed with a plunging neckline, included a rosette style detailing at the bust for added textural tension. The gown included a form-fitting silhouette with a vented back. Rinna added a statement chain necklace to her attire and a cuff bracelet. For glam, Rinna incorporated the aquatic wet hair style that’s been featured on the likes of Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney.
Sofia Carson
Sofia Carson turned to Caroline Scheufele’s label Caroline’s Couture for her dramatic look. The actress’ black gown featured a fitted bodice and voluminous skirt with a train that trailed Carson on the red carpet. Firework-inspired bursts of silver were included on the fabric of the gown, further augmented by the Chopard jewelry Carson wore to accessorize her attire.
Elisa Rampi styled Carson’s hair into a high ponytail, while makeup highlights provided by artist Andrew Denton included bold brows, lined eyes and a glossy lip. Carson often collaborates with styling duo Mariel Haenn and Rob Zangardi.