![Meanwhile, Helena Bonham Carter and Vivienne Westwood continue to be a match made in heaven. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HXL5LGJDHPDTNIZCR626DW6CUY.jpg?smart=true&auth=87696083ac0a3cbb38a0108409beea5b8f89e7c90418b2051075860d63f349d5&width=400&height=225)
![Cate Blanchett works her inimitable cool girl magic in sequin Missoni (we love how she even manages to make the racing stripes down the side of the trousers look classy). AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NUJ43CNIUHBTRSSV35VBKWDOYQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=02d7ec47f88463fceef0ea0d77016150a2c1d9bea44cd18a91af0ee548092021&width=400&height=225)
![Rihanna looks like a walking botanical delight in a blooming Givenchy metallic dress. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FZENQPNJVDURMF5TTSWR6QTFOU.jpg?smart=true&auth=4f2cac3da896598b9d3ef94f34f644a9a42fa56c752f35b8e3d65709356587a9&width=400&height=225)
![Sarah Paulson's fluorescent green fringe Prada gown has to be our favourite of the night, while Sandra Bullock opted to wear a design by Lebanese genius Elie Saab (Spring 2018 Haute Couture to be exact). AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ROMGQPNCLHPKABLAJMICNVEZYY.jpg?smart=true&auth=20a4ea0f1ee1fb43bbfea22ba2cc1300b38e3a0b2625263ace6db888b63da19a&width=400&height=225)
![Nora Lum - who goes by the name Awkwafina - looks truly regal in this Reem Acra gown - the second Lebanese designer representing on this particular red carpet. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BEGLJPWTIUSGNFEYSK3W6EFSPU.jpg?smart=true&auth=d2251f5e3fcca756f9493d801d13f2f2c83ff8dbae85dfa7233bf5e59481767c&width=400&height=225)
![Mindy Kaling shines in her slick black Prabal Gurung gown. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6SJ2WWSV4ZLEHZYFYCVASYADJU.jpg?smart=true&auth=7fd80d099c99d7a3c950af04e9fa15f9b6c20245d3a7c40fcf6a1a8458fdf209&width=400&height=225)
![Anne Hathaway wore a statement print by Gaultier (which was paired with a bold gold necklace on the runway, which we kind of miss here). AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FZSV3DIC55BLGBI53AFJZJWN3I.jpg?smart=true&auth=1987e4e2eabe8e582ba076839c7315e6a6b82b1c94d5264f0b1e5122d964ed76&width=400&height=225)
![Meanwhile, Helena Bonham Carter and Vivienne Westwood continue to be a match made in heaven. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HXL5LGJDHPDTNIZCR626DW6CUY.jpg?smart=true&auth=87696083ac0a3cbb38a0108409beea5b8f89e7c90418b2051075860d63f349d5&width=400&height=225)
![Cate Blanchett works her inimitable cool girl magic in sequin Missoni (we love how she even manages to make the racing stripes down the side of the trousers look classy). AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NUJ43CNIUHBTRSSV35VBKWDOYQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=02d7ec47f88463fceef0ea0d77016150a2c1d9bea44cd18a91af0ee548092021&width=400&height=225)
![Rihanna looks like a walking botanical delight in a blooming Givenchy metallic dress. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FZENQPNJVDURMF5TTSWR6QTFOU.jpg?smart=true&auth=4f2cac3da896598b9d3ef94f34f644a9a42fa56c752f35b8e3d65709356587a9&width=400&height=225)
![Sarah Paulson's fluorescent green fringe Prada gown has to be our favourite of the night, while Sandra Bullock opted to wear a design by Lebanese genius Elie Saab (Spring 2018 Haute Couture to be exact). AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ROMGQPNCLHPKABLAJMICNVEZYY.jpg?smart=true&auth=20a4ea0f1ee1fb43bbfea22ba2cc1300b38e3a0b2625263ace6db888b63da19a&width=400&height=225)
![Nora Lum - who goes by the name Awkwafina - looks truly regal in this Reem Acra gown - the second Lebanese designer representing on this particular red carpet. AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BEGLJPWTIUSGNFEYSK3W6EFSPU.jpg?smart=true&auth=d2251f5e3fcca756f9493d801d13f2f2c83ff8dbae85dfa7233bf5e59481767c&width=400&height=225)
![Mindy Kaling shines in her slick black Prabal Gurung gown. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6SJ2WWSV4ZLEHZYFYCVASYADJU.jpg?smart=true&auth=7fd80d099c99d7a3c950af04e9fa15f9b6c20245d3a7c40fcf6a1a8458fdf209&width=400&height=225)
![Anne Hathaway wore a statement print by Gaultier (which was paired with a bold gold necklace on the runway, which we kind of miss here). AFP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FZSV3DIC55BLGBI53AFJZJWN3I.jpg?smart=true&auth=1987e4e2eabe8e582ba076839c7315e6a6b82b1c94d5264f0b1e5122d964ed76&width=400&height=225)
![Meanwhile, Helena Bonham Carter and Vivienne Westwood continue to be a match made in heaven. EPA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HXL5LGJDHPDTNIZCR626DW6CUY.jpg?smart=true&auth=87696083ac0a3cbb38a0108409beea5b8f89e7c90418b2051075860d63f349d5&width=400&height=225)
From Rihanna to Cate Blanchett: who wore what to the Ocean's 8 premiere
This red carpet did not disappoint, with two Lebanese designers, lots of bold prints and colours, and a sequined suit
Nyree McFarlane
June 06, 2018
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