May 24, 2025, 9:21 am | Read time: 3 minutes
The Amfar Gala is a yearly highlight during the Cannes Film Festival. Find out who attended this year, defied the Cannes dress code, and showed up at the glamorous evening event wearing a baseball cap on STYLEBOOK.
When the Cannes Film Festival kicks off, it also means the annual Amfar Gala takes place. The charity event in support of AIDS research attracted numerous stars on Thursday, and after the festival tightened the dress code, banning much bare skin and extravagant gowns, the Amfar Gala saw a return to more daring fashion choices.
Overview
Heidi Klum and Paris Jackson in Transparent Looks
At the opening ceremony of the 78th International Film Festival a few days ago, Heidi Klum surprised in an opulent gown with a long train and high slit, disregarding the prescribed dress code. Whether the ban on nudity and trains applied to the Amfar Gala is unknown, but the model appeared in her usual Heidi fashion: in a transparent evening dress by designer Yara Shoemaker. She paired it with a dramatic feather coat with a long train, adding an extra dose of drama.
Also known for extravagant transparent looks is Paris Jackson, who floated down the red carpet at the Amfar Gala in a fairy-like dress by designer Nicolas Jebran.
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The Dresses of Other Guests
Model Karolína Kurková kept it more classic, wearing a black, floor-length dress. However, she didn’t forgo a bit of drama, as the dress featured a long black glove and an asymmetrical XXL collar.
Also in black was actress Teri Hatcher, who showed a bit of skin in select areas thanks to an off-shoulder neckline and slit. Brazilian model Izabel Goulart, who is in a relationship with German soccer goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, brought color to the evening. She wore a stunning red gown with a train, keeping the rest of the look understated. Only a sparkling watch adorned her wrist.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Preferred to Stay Incognito
As is typical for a party of this caliber, stars were in abundance. Among them were Adrien Brody and his girlfriend Georgina Chapman, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, who didn’t miss the chance to take a commemorative photo with Heidi Klum. Also spotted were model Barbara Palvin in a white Vivienne Westwood gown with a deep neckline, Lady Diana’s niece Kitty Spencer, and German entrepreneur Hermann Bühlbecker, head of the confectionery manufacturer Lambertz, who appeared with models Anna Hiltrop and Eveline Hall.
Ciara delivered a musical performance, initially walking the red carpet with a black bob wig and later appearing on stage with long, blonde hair, energizing the audience with a high-energy performance and acrobatic acts.
Leonardo DiCaprio, on the other hand, was present but preferred to enjoy the evening incognito, with a Los Angeles cap pulled low over his face.