From sheer tops and long trains to extravagant hairstyles and avant-garde creations, take a look back at some of the most eye-catching ensembles to hit the Cannes Film Festival red carpet over the years.

One of the biggest celebrity styling trends has been prohibited from the event’s dress code for “decency reasons.”

This archival dress is from John Galliano's Fall 1997 show, but that's not the only reason we remember it. This design in question was one of the most talked about that year, as it was the one chosen by actress and model Milla Jovovich to attend the red carpet at Cannes and present the film ‘The Fifth Element.’