Cannes Chorus - NYTimes.com Vampire makeup, pinched breasts and an onslaught of sequins sometimes define Cannes fashion, as it does this year. Group pictures of actresses are almost blinding, and tans under the hot lights look repellant. For this reason, minimally fussy gowns in sharp colors look best, like those on Kristen Stewart and Nicole Kidman (when does she ever look bad?), as do the short-and-skippy dresses worn by Lily Cole and Diane Kruger. Jeremy Irons looks like a musty boarder in his long jacket and vest, while Brad Pitt nicely surprises with a full Cleveland in his tan Gucci suit.