Nicole Kidman wore an Armani Privee flounced dress skirt embroidered with an arabesque design.

Marion Cotillard had her Privee custom-made, a bustier gown covered in midnight-blue crystal netting, with a plunging neckline and an organza-edged slit.

Jessica Chastain’s Armani Privee was a mermaid-cut gown in curry-coloured silk satin with a halter neck and broad train featuring a bow.

Juliette Binoche’s was ice blue in silk crepe with a plunging neckline and tubular details in black silk velvet.

Claudia Cardinale, one of the honourees at this year’s anniversary celebration, wore a Giorgio Armani embroidered with sky blue and white opal crystals and a ton-sur-ton chiffon stole.

Director Pedro Almodovar, president of the festival jury this year, wore a classic Armani tuxedo, as did Paolo Sorrentino, a jury member, and Sergio Castellitto.

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi wore a long Armani dress in embroidered tulle with layer of printed silk.

Margareth Mazzantini was in Armani midnight blue gown with embroidery.

Barbara Palvin’s Privee silk velvet bustier dress featured a heart-shaped plunge.