Carey Mulligan goes for Hollywood glam in a powder pink Dior gown at the premiere of The Great Gatsby. Image courtesy of Dior.

By Sarah Thompson

The Great Gatsby was praised for its stunning cinematography and carefully crafted costumes during its premiere at the Cannes film festival Wednesday night. But before the show started, Hollywood’s leading ladies took to the red carpet to make their own fashion statements. Carey Mulligan–who stars alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the film–stepped in front of the cameras at the festival wearing a gorgeous figure-hugging pink gown by Dior. She added to her old Hollywood glam look by slicking back her blonde hair and adding a dark red lip, paying homage to the extravagant costumes designed by Catherine Martin for the film. Nicole Kidman, Cara Delevingne and Julianne Moore also made the trip to see F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece come to life on the big screen wearing a variety of spring trends, including florals, lace and pastels. Be sure to buy your tickets to catch a glimpse of the fashion within the film this weekend!

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Photography by Barbora Simkova

Yen Elliott, snapped in Toronto

Style: Edgy Grunge

Wearing: Jeffery Campbell boots, vintage suede riding pants, thrifted sweater and bag

Style inspiration: “I and from New York and get most of my inspiration from the city’s museums and their old pictures and paintings.”

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André Leon Talley outside the Armani show.

Experience Milan Fashion Week through the eyes of Denis Desro, editor-in-chief (fashion), of ELLE Canada and ELLE Quebec.

Donatella Versace at the Versace show.

The gorgeous Pucci showroom.

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A picture I snapped backstage at Cavalli, which I got into using tips #1 and #2.

This season, I’ve snuck into (or backstage at!) so many shows that my face should be on wanted posters in Milan. Here are a couple tips to making it in with your dignity intact.

1) Even if you aren’t on the list, always say that your name is on the list.

2) If they say: “Is this you?” Say yes. No matter what.

3) The more determined and at ease you look, the less likely they are to stop you. (Case in point: If you show up looking like a drenched, nervous wreck, they will definitely stop you.)

4) If you are trying to talk your way into a show, and get pulled into the venue to wait for the PR person, definitely take off when security’s back is turned and find yourself a seat somewhere near the back.

Moschino Fall 2013. All runway photos by ImaxTree.

This season, designers are taking their cues from Catholic schoolgirls–the kilt has been ubiquitous on the Fall/Winter 2013 runway. Whether they’re traditional, like the tartan mini’s at Love Moschino, or have a Roman warrior vibe, like at Marni, the humble kilt is the must-have piece to add to your Fall wardrobe arsenal.

Marni Fall 2013

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The finale at Prada.

How gorgeous was Prada? Luckily, I got the chance to check out the pieces up close. Here’s my photo diary from the Prada show (and the re-see) during Milan Fashion Week.

 The Prada show space is attached to Miuccia’s fortress-like studio in Milan’s tony Via Fogazzaro district.

This head-to-toe croc look was surprisingly soft and light to the touch (not stiff, the way most croc pieces are). Leather was treated for two days for an aged effect, and brown was the key colour of the season. 

A ladylike 1940s-inspired gingham dress made out of wool jacquard. 

All of the fur pieces were made from pekan, a small North American mink-like creature. Those poor little guys are going to have a rough year!

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The best runway looks from Fall 2013

MFW fall/winter 2013/2014: Chatting with André Leon Talley

MFW fall/winter 2013/2014: Backstage at MaxMara with Tom Pecheux

MFW fall/winter 2013/2014: Getting to MaxMara (or: four mistakes before 8:30 a.m.)

MFW fall/winter 2013/2014: The best looks from day 1 of Milan Fashion Week

MFW fall/winter 2013/2014: Our top 20 runway looks from Gucci

MFW fall/winter 2013/2014: Food and fashion at Brunello Cucinello and Gucci (+ Garance Doré!)

LFW fall/winter 2013/2014: Behind-the-scenes at Topshop Unique

ELLE Canada caught up with Brunello Cuccinelli during Milan Fashion Week to talk fall inspirations, the Cuccinelli woman, and his favourite pieces from the Fall collection. Brunello Cuccinelli is carried by Holt Renfrew in Canada.

What is the inspiration behind this collection?

This season I was very inspired by this idea of androgyny, combining masculine details and shapes with feminine fabrics and silhouettes, or vice versa. The collection has a lot of three-dimensional effects, to create the effect of volume and sculpture. I am very much interested in the idea of making garments with fluid, light lines and shapes that are incredibly wearable, but that are made with a skilled hand, using the techniques of haute couture.

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Photo by Denis Desro. 

“Dressing for fashion week is all about the attitude. And, planning. I start planning my fashion week wardrobe months before!”

—Anna Dello Russo, who shared her wisdom with us at the Vionnet party hosted by Stefano Tonchi during Milan Fashion Week

The models are dropping like flies, y’all. Here’s a couple girls catching some ZZZ’s backstage at Moschino. Look, it’s only Day 3 of Milan Fashion Week and I’m about ready to fall over, so these poor girls, who have been working nonstop for three weeks, are probably total zombies by now. (Side note: I saw Cara Delevigne’s bare feet yesterday while backstage at Fendi. They were all bloodied, bruised and blistered. It was gross.)

Gucci, Fall 2013. All photos by ImaxTree.com.

Sure, Fall/Winter 2013 is still two full seasons away, but it’s never too early to start planning your wardrobe. Here are the standout fashion trends from the first day of Milan Fashion Week:

The palette: Jewel tones

Alberta Ferretti Fall 2013.

The print: Tartan or houndstooth

Gucci Fall 2013.

Alberta Ferretti Fall 2013.

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