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Immerse Yourself in the Sweet Nostalgia of These Cannes Photos From the ’90s

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The Cannes Film Festival is fast approaching. The blockbuster event will return with its usual whirlwind of photocalls, premieres and parties on May 14. Of course, Cannes has always been a magnet for the biggest names in Hollywood, so the French Riviera festival naturally sees some major style moments.

Ahead of the return of Croisette style, immerse yourself in some epic Cannes pictures from the ’90s—from Grace Jones holding court at an after-party to Naomi Campbell shutting down the red carpet like only a supermodel can.

Below, the most unforgettable ’90s moments from the Cannes Film Festival.

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    1997

    A young Liv Tyler makes her way to a screening.

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    1994

    Cameron Diaz in louche tailoring on the beach in Cannes. She was at the festival to promote her breakout film, The Mask.

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    1998

    John Hurt with Naomi Campbell.

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    1998

    Gong Li wth Andie MacDowell on the red carpet.

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    1990

    Laura Dern at a party for her film Wild At Heart.

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    1991

    Madonna at the premiere of In Bed with Madonna.

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    1997

    Prince Charles and Princess Diana—who’s wearing a dress by Catherine Walker—attend an event in honor of Sir Alec Guinness.

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    1991

    Director Spike Lee at Cannes.

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    1999

    The Beach star Virginie Ledoyen with model Laetitia Casta on the red carpet at Cannes.

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    1992

    Drew Barrymore promotes her film Guncrazy.

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    1993

    Uma Thurman promotes her film Mad Dog and Glory.

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    1995

    Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Victoria Adams, and Melanie Chisholm made their Cannes debut as the Spice Girls.

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    1995

    Salma Hayek at the Desperado premiere.

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    1995

    Sharon Stone in Valentino at the Unzipped premiere.

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    1995

    Actor Kyle MacLachlan and the supermodel Linda Evangelista at a party for the film Ed Wood.

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    1991

    Grace Jones and Brigitte Nielsen enjoying the Cannes nightlife.

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    1997

    Bruce Willis and Demi Moore at the premiere of The Fifth Element.

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    1998

    Elizabeth Hurley at the 51st festival.

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    1998

    Mena Suvari promotes her film American Beauty.

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    1999

    Cate Blanchett and Julianne Moore promote their film An Ideal Husband.

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    1998

    Winona Ryder radiates in a sparkly long-sleeve midi-dress, an ivory satin shawl, and silver heeled sandals to match.

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    1994

    While at the most glamorous film festival on the circuit, Rocky Balboa’s old rival Dolph Lundgren preferred to work out on a pontoon than in the hotel gym.

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    1996

    Model Eva Herzigova poses on the red carpet with photographer Helmut Newton.

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    1998

    The revered French actor Isabelle Huppert on the beach at Cannes.

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    1990

    Brooke Shields exudes pure, unadulterated glamour in a classic black dress with lace sleeves.

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    1997

    Italian actor Monica Bellucci at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes.

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    1998

    Veronica Webb looking demure in an all-white strapless number.

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    1999

    Penélope Cruz arriving at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc by water.

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    1995

    Pamela Anderson in Barb Wire mode at Cannes in 1995.

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    1994

    Uma Thurman looking dashing in a floral crop top and matching satin skirt at the premiere of Pulp Fiction.

     

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    1997

    Béatrice Dalle, Matthew Modine, and Claudia Schiffer are all smiles together.

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    1997

    Monica Belluci wears a floral Valentino gown whilst dripping in diamonds.

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    1998

    Carla Bruni having a ball at the L’Oreal Party.

This article was originally published on Vogue.com. 

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