The Look: May’s Best-Dressed List

June 1, 2023 ndowd

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Elsa Hosk

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When: May 25

Where: The 2023 amfAR Cannes Gala at the Cannes Film Festival

Wearing: Helsa Studio Atelier

Why: I’ll be answering no further questions, as this look is quite literally too good for words.

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Georgia Fowler

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When: May 24

Where: The launch of the new Aston Martin DB1 in Cannes, France

Wearing: Jimmy Choo

Why: This is the perfect lesson in playing with silhouette and color.

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Elsa Hosk

"la passion de dodin bouffant" red carpet the 76th annual cannes film festival

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When: May 24

Where: The Cannes Film Festival

Wearing: Viktor & Rolf couture

Why: So nice we included her twice. This viral gown is giving Barbie vibes without the slightest hint of Barbiecore.

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Leonie Hanne

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When: May 23

Where: The premiere of Asteroid City at the Cannes Film Festival

Wearing: Custom Nicole + Felicia

Why: Hanne has been known for her red carpet looks at Cannes over the past few years, and 2023 did not disappoint.

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Suki Waterhouse

Claudio Lavenia

When: May 22

Where: Golden Goose’s HAUS of Dreamers in Venice, Italy

Wearing: Golden Goose

Why: A back-to-office outfit I’ll be copying ASAP.

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Eva Herzigova

courtesy of Saint Laurent

When: May 21

Where: The Kering Women in Motion Awards at the Cannes Film Festival

Wearing: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello

Why: Sheer done right.

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Kourtney Kardashian Barker

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Kourtney Kardashian Barker

Credit: Robert Kamau

When: May 19

Where: New York City

Wearing: Carhartt

Why: KKB was spotted wearing not one, but two different pairs of overalls over the course of two days in NYC. Keep them coming!

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Credit: Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin

When: May 18

Where: The Today Show in NYC

Wearing: A Bandolier phone case and Jacquemus bag

Why: Amid the drama, she is dressed to impress.

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge

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When: May 18

Where: The premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at the Cannes Film Festival

Wearing: Aspinal of London

Why: Never not thinking about Fleabag.

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Maggie Rogers

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When: May 18

Where: Celebrating the launch of Saks x Dôen in NYC

Wearing: Dôen

Why: If you need me, I’ll be in front of the mirror practicing this coy soft smile.

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When: May 15

Where: The Cannes Film Festival

Wearing: Aspinal of London

Why: When the hair matches the dress.

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Nathalie Emmanuel

Courtesy of Fendi

When: May 15

Where: Promoting Fast and Furious X in Rome, Italy

Wearing: Fendi

Why: What would you call this color—key lime? Pistachio? Whatever it is, she looks incredible.

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When: May 11

Where: The opening of Veuve Clicquot’s Soltaire Culture in London

Wearing: A Khaite dress and Jimmy Choo heels

Why: Suddenly I want the skinny scarf to come back.

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When: May 9

Where: NYC

Wearing: Jaded London

Why: This is corporate attire, right?

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Rihanna

Gotham

When: May 5

Where: NYC

Wearing: Loewe

Why: Um, it’s Rih. She will always own pregnancy style.

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When: May 3

Where: NYC

Wearing: Bottega Veneta

Why: When in NYC, rock its trademark color.

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Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.