Philanthropy is The New Black

            This years Cannes Film Festival annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala's theme was clearly black. Black, black, black. Not that black can't be chic, or that it isn't pretty much the signature color for fashion, but who wants to blend in with everyone else? I applaud those who took a color stand against the typical black or bypassed the mermaid silhouette of red carpet usual duty call. For the most part the attendees graced the red carpet in style, with haute couture floor length gowns from the likes of Chanel, Fendi, and Givenchy to name a few. But of course there are some who missed the mark, but with a little bit of strategic styling could have been a definite winner. Here are a few of my favorite show stoppers:

Gwen Stefani, in custom L.A.M.B.

Uma Thurman, in Atelier Versace

Salma Hayek, in Gucci Premiere.

Zoe Saldana, in Vionnet

Kirsten Dunst, in Rodarte

Janet Jackson, in Haider Ackermann.

Jane Fonda, in Roberto Cavalli.

Fan Bingbing, in Chris Bu Kewen.

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, in Emilio Pucci

Here some stars that needed a little tweaking:

Anna Dello Russo, in custom Moschino, with Eddie Borgo and Faraone Mennella jewels.

Beautiful dress and fabric, but the jewels and the head piece are too much.
Simplicity is golden

Freida Pinto, in Lanvin.
Not really a fan of the fabric or the color.

 But her hair, makeup, and silhouette are on point

Élodie Bouchez, in Louis Vuitton.

If she would loose the belt and the sleeves

and add a chic updo it would be amazing

Inès de la Fressange, in custom Carven.

SMH. All wrong! trade the shoes for heels.

Decide if its long or short, not both

Tilda Swinton, in Haider Ackermann

The navy is great with her skin and eyes but

the two different colors is not flattering and the neckline looks a little

turtleneckish.

Courtney Love, in Givenchy

Actually a huge improvement to her usual vulgar and gaudy style

all she needed to do was get rid of the sheer pant pieces, or make them into a train.

And make the halter a little more fitted. Other than that she is most improved.