Hande Erçel, Freen, Johnny and Felix Score the Best Looks of the Week
With the summer season just around the corner and la crème de la crème flocking to the South of France to attend the 77th Cannes Film Festival, there’s no shortage of inspiring fashion in May. Unforgettable red carpet fits, easy-to-recreate off-duty style and the most stylish summer-ready looks are some of the fashion statements that celebrities deliver during this time of the year.
Juxtaposing fashion from different ends of the spectrum, this week’s best-dressed stars explored two of the biggest trends dominating fashion in 2024. On one hand, we saw the likes of Turkish icon Hande Erçel and rising Thai star Sarocha Chankimha rock bright red — anticipated to be this year’s top color trend. On the other, celebs such as Felix Lee, Johnny Suh and Justin De Dios offered the perfect throwback to the Y2K denim-on-denim craze.
Want to see all the global stars whose style we’re raving about this week? Keep scrolling to discover the looks that scored a spot in the latest installment of EnVi’s Best Looks of the Week.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Little Red Dress
What: A micro red dress
Where: Saturday Night Live
When: May 18
Queen of ultra-mini dresses and coquette style, Sabrina Carpenter, made her musical guest debut on Saturday Night Live. Just days after her 25th birthday, Sabrina sang and danced the night away in a sheer, baby doll dress. Capped sleeves, boy shorts, and black trim tied the look together. A reimagined version of classic ballerinas accompanied the dress, bestowing Sabrina’s outfit with a dash of balletcore and twee aesthetics. Featuring the color of the season, this fiery red look served as the perfect swap from the “Espresso” star’s signature pink wardrobe.
No, we won’t stop gushing about it anytime soon.
Putri Marino’s Homage to Indonesia
What: Stellarissa gown and Mahija jewelry
Where: 77th Cannes Film Festival
When: May 15
Actress Putri Marino returned to the iconic steps of Palais des Festivals at La Croisette on May 15. The Indonesian star attended the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga screening in a structured scarlet dress. For the occasion, the Indonesian fashion house, Stellarissa, created a bespoke dress inspired by Balinese dancing costumes and the “Anggrek Bulan” flower (Indonesia’s national flower).
Incorporating a fitted silhouette and a floating neckline, the dress elegantly displayed Indonesian heritage and Balinese draping technique. Silver and gold plated jewelry by body adornment brand Mahija completed the breathtaking red carpet ensemble.
Hande Herçel’s montée de marches debut
What: Balmain Pre Fall 2023 gown and “Il Grande Blu.” Pomellato jewelry set
Where: 77th Cannes Film Festival
When: May 16
The fashion world has anticipated actress Hande Erçel’s official red carpet debut at La Croisette since she made her first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. On May 16, the Turkish screen icon added the long-awaited milestone to her resume, attending the screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis.
The Turkish fashionista made her first-ever montée des marches in a stunning red gown sourced from Balmain’s Pre-Fall 2023 collection. The strapless number featured oversized folds extending from the waistline and forming a large panier-like bow on the skirt. Hande matched the trendy shade of red — ICYMI, this color has been particularly popular since 2023 — with a blue tanzanite and sapphire jewelry set by Pomellato.
Johnny Suh’s 2024 Take on the Canadian Tuxedo
What: Acne Studios SS24 Denim Printed Jacket
Where: Acne Studios Flagship Store in Beijing, China
When: May 17
Chicago-born star Johnny Suh put a spin on denim-on-denim for the opening of Acne Studios’ newest store in China. Following his Paris Fashion Week attendance, Johnny has become a fixture at the brand’s events so he couldn’t miss out on the occasion. Touching down in Beijing, the K-pop star put a modern spin on the classic Canadian tuxedo.
His outfit consisted of a multicolor Printed Jacket and matching distressed jeans from the SS24: Seasonal Denim collection. Infused with femininity and punk aesthetics, the back of the jacket featured corset detailing, upgrading Johnny’s look from a regular denim fit to an original and unconventional take on denim-on-denim fashion. Along with the outfit, Johnny’s newly debuted spiked hairstyle reminded us of the most iconic Y2K trends — does anyone remember Britney’s legendary Canadian tuxedo at the 2001 American Music Awards or Nick Carter’s spiky hair?
Victoria Justice’s Embellished Glam
What: Tony Ward dress from the 2025 Fall Winter Ready-To-Wear Collection
Where: The Campari Cinémathèque event at Hyde Beach, Cannes
When: May 18
American actress Victoria Justice made her Cannes red carpet debut as a Campari guest. After attending the Kind of Kindness screening, the Victorious star slipped into a Tony Ward dress for the Campari Cinémathèque event at Hyde Beach, Cannes. The look, richly embroidered with sequins and Rubin red threads, featured a corseted bodice, a tulle skirt and cut-out muslin sleeves connected through a collar detail. Flattering and aligned with Campari’s signature colors, Victoria’s outfit delivered a playful, jaunty and relaxed approach to Cannes’ party style.
Looking at camp(ari) right in the eye!
Felix’s Behind-the-Scenes Denim Fashion
What: Anderson Bell’s Blue Nora Denim Tank Top and Simiz Denim Cargo Jeans
Where: behind-the-scenes of “Lose My Breath” / Instagram
When: May 18
Fresh off their Met Gala debut, K-pop stars Stray Kids released their long-awaited single “Lose My Breath.” Days after the song’s debut, Australian rapper Felix Lee took to Instagram to offer a sneak peek of the music video’s making and share pictures of his OOTD.
Tapping into the early aughts style revival, Felix’s outfit featured cargo jeans and an asymmetrical vest layered over a long-sleeve top. The denim-on-denim set was accessorized with Virgil Abloh’s take on the basketball sneaker for Louis Vuitton (the LV 2 Trainers) and a statement eyelet belt, which further added a modern edge to Felix’s ensemble.
Honest question, is there a time Felix doesn’t serve style inspiration?
Sarocha Chankimha’s Princess Gown
What: Eman Al Ajlan gown and Chopard jewelry
Where: 77th Cannes Film Festival
When: May 18
Actress Sarocha Chankimha, better known by the mononym Freen, looked like a vision in red on her debut appearance at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The Thai screen darling attended the premiere of Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez alongside onscreen partner Becky Armstrong.
Freen’s styling choices for the night were globally commended. The actress stepped out in a tulle gown by Saudi fashion designer Eman Al Ajlan. Powerful, yet delicate, the red number featured a corseted bodice, a long voluminous skirt and a pointed iteration of the sweetheart neckline. Embracing the glitz and glamour that characterizes Cannes style, Freen also sported a Chopard diamond jewelry set that added brightness and sparkles to her first montée des marches at the film festival.
Disha Patani’s Sweetheart LDB
What: Red Crystal Heart dress by Marianna Senchina
Where: Out and about in Delhi
When: May 12
Total red might not be for everyone, but as Hindi film star Disha Patani demonstrated, you can never go wrong with subtle accents of red. On social media, the actress flaunted a black flare dress with red metallic appliqués. The heart patterns nodded to the coquette aesthetic and elevated the classic little black dress with playful details. Flirty and fun, this sweetheart mini dress served as the perfect party dress inspiration.
Justin De Dios’ Twist on Denim-On-Denim
What: denim on denim
Where: Instagram
When: May 12
Filipino singer Justin De Dios is no stranger to putting new stamps on streetwear. In a recent Instagram post, however, the P-pop star delivered what might be the coolest reinterpretation of the Canadian tuxedo. Justin wore a dark denim jacket featuring classic tracksuit elements including a ribbed (and distressed) hem, 2-stripe sleeve details and a front zipper in contrasting white color.
The singer styled the edgy piece with gray denim pants and punctuated the look with a pair of platform shoes for the ultimate touch of modernity. Yes, this might not be a red carpet-ready look, but Justin proved beyond any doubt that a casual fashion moment is no less striking when properly executed.
This is just a small selection of standout looks by global stars in the third week of May. If you’re interested in more style content, don’t forget to keep an eye on EnVi’s fashion and beauty coverage and anticipate our weekly look recap every Sunday!
Want more global celebrity fashion moments? Check out the most notable looks at the 2024 Gold Gala here.
