Araya A Hargate in Zuhair Murad

This is dramatic and fantastic, the kind of gown that's both SO MAJOR and would also be fantastic wallpaper.

Araya A Hargate in Zuhair Murad

"This is like...Elizabeth Banks fantastic," is a thing I said to myself, and I stand by that,

Araya A Hargate in Jean Paul Gaultier

I love this. It is absurd and it is fabulous.

Araya A Hargate in Jean Paul Gaultier

Only at Cannes can you wear what is essentially a giant black velvet potholder.

Araya A Hargate in Jean Paul Gaultier

Sigh. Sold.

Araya A Hargate in Versace

Well, everyone goes a little Heidi Klum sometimes.

Cannes Well Played, Araya A. Hargate

Araya here is a British-Thai actress, whose acting work I have never seen -- she's apparently been in a lot of Thai soaps, including one called Crazy Crying Lady, about which I clearly need to be briefed. But I HIGHLY approve of the work of her stylist. [Photos: Getty]