September 11th. Lower Manhattan. The mesmerizing twilight sky outlining the Freedom Tower. An exquisite delivery of "Ave Maria". The emotion all but overwhelmed.

Few expect a fashion show to be a contemplative experience, yet this is what they got from Riccardo Tisci on the night he brought his Givenchy show to New York City, coinciding with the 14th anniversary of 9/11. With the aid of performance artist Marina Abramovic and a staggering sunset across the Hudson, Tisci approached the show as a moment for reflection. He acknowledged the resonance of September 11th not by drawing inappropriate parallel to fashion, but by noting the importance of fashion as an expression of self and an outlet for emotion.

There was also a serene sense of celebration. Tisci marks his tenth-year milestone at the house of Givenchy and a Givenchy store opens in New York City. 

The show’s major themes were lingerie and tuxedo dressing, often worn in resplendent contrast, and always with lyrical grace. The play of feminine against masculine.

White laces and silks wrapped, tied and floated over fluid black trousers, some looks finished with languid robes and others, mannish tails.

Tisci incorporated sensual couture gowns with intense constructions and surprised with a significant showing of men’s wear.

Tisci subscribes to the value of ritual; the religious references in his work are well-known. He also revisited last season’s facial decoration, now more exaggerated and ritualistic.

A different kind of performance art unfolded during arrivals, a dazzling celebrity showing — Julia Roberts, Christina Ricci, Steven Tyler, Liv Tyler, Nicki Minaj, and of course, Kim and Kanye. Representatives of New York fashion turned out as well: Michael Kors, Tory Burch, the Proenza guys, Alexander Wang, Joseph Altuzarra.

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Cannes closed out the festival on Sunday with a long list of winners and a few surprises. For 12 days, major Hollywood actresses and supermodels graced the film festival’s red carpet in clothes designed by the world’s greatest. Just as dramatic was the red carpet finale.

Swedish actress Alicia Vikander in Valentino Couture                                vogue.co.uk/ Getty

Alicia Vikander in Valentino Couture                                              vogue.com/ Getty

Marion Cotillard in Dior Couture with Chopard jewels                            vogue.co.uk/ Getty

Adriana Lima  in Ulyana Sergeenko                            Venturelli/ Wireimage/ vogue.co.uk

Jourdan Dunn in Ralph & Russo Couture                             Ralph & Russo/ facebook.com

Aishwarya Rai in Ralph & Russo Couture with Chopard jewels            Ralph & Russo/ facebook.com

Taiwanese actress Shu Qi  in Ellie Saab Couture                          eliesaabworld/ facebook.com

Shu Qi in Alexander McQueen                                     gotceleb.com

Marion Cotillard in Dior Couture with Chopard jewels                                         dailymail.co.uk

Paris Hilton in Yulia Yanina                               dailymail.co.uk /Wireimage
 

Daria Strokous in Luisa Beccaria with Atelier Swarovski jewels & Paula Cademartori clutch       vogue.co.uk/ Getty

Aishwarya Rai in Ralph & Russo Couture Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection with Chopard jewels      vogue.co.uk/ Getty

Chanel Iman in Donna Karan Atelier         vogue.co.uk/  Getty

Diane Kruger in Prada with Harry Winston jewellery        vogue.co.uk/ Getty

Araya A. Hargate in a gown by Ashi Studio                vogue.co.uk/ Getty

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There is little to rival the glamour and spectacle of the Cannes Film Festival and it's accompanying action on the Croisette. The vast red carpet framed by the shimmering Mediterranean and the sunlight casting a soft-focus glow on its star attendees. Let's take a look at the best hair and make-up of the most memorable red carpet moments. 

Natalie Portman at a photocall for her directorial debut of 'A Tale of Love and Darkness'         Photo by Getty
 

Salma Hayek at the photocall for 'Tale Of Tales'                Photo by Getty
 

Charlize Theron at the 'Mad Max: Fury Road' premiere               Photo by Getty
 

Natalie Portman at the 'Sicario' premiere          Photo by Getty
 

Salma Hayek at the 'Rocco and his Brothers' premiere                    Photo by Getty
 

Emma Stone at the photocall for 'Irrational Man'             Photo by Getty
 

Sienna Miller at the Cannes Opening Ceremony                  Photo by Getty
 

Diane Kruger at the premiere for 'The Sea of Trees'           Photo by Rex Features
 

Doutzen Kroes at the 'Sicario' premiere     Photo by Getty
 

Rachel Weisz at the 'Youth' premiere             Photo by Getty
 

Chanel Iman at the 'Youth' premiere        Photo by Getty

Adriana Lima at the Sicario premiere      Photo by Rex Features
 

 
Doutzen Kroes's at the Cannes Opening Ceremony in Atelier Versace             Photo by Getty

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