Josephine Skriver and Petra Nemcova wow in ruby gowns at Cannes' La Belle ...

A slew of stars hit the red carpet on Monday night for the world premiere of La Belle Epoque at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival. 

Josephine Skriver, 26, and Petra Nemcova, 39, led the glamour, competing for attention as they worked the red carpet in stunning scarlet gowns. 

Danish model Josephine opted to shun the cardinal legs or cleavage rule, flaunting both her jaw-dropping curves and lithe limbs in the plunging chiffon dress, while Petra turned heads in an asymmetric satin frock.

Wow factor: Josephine Skriver, 26, led the red carpet glamour for the world premiere of La Belle Epoque at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on Monday night

Wow factor: Petra Nemcova, 39, led the red carpet glamour for the world premiere of La Belle Epoque at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on Monday night

Wow factor: Josephine Skriver, 26, and Petra Nemcova, 39, (L-R) led the red carpet glamour for the world premiere of La Belle Epoque at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on Monday night 

Josephine appeared in her element as she worked the red carpet in the billowing dress, which had cape sleeves, ruffle detailing and a slash in the skirt.

With glittering silver heels, the Victoria's Secret angel added to the drama of her red carpet look by donning a gold chunky necklace and wearing her hair in a bouffant ponytail. 

Czech beauty Petra also flaunted her tremendous pins in her asymmetric frock, which came complete with a daring thigh-high slit and extravagant bow. 

Angelic: Perhaps inspired by her Victoria's Secret angel status, Josephine held up the billowing pleated sleeves in a move which looked like angel wings

Angelic: Perhaps inspired by her Victoria's Secret angel status, Josephine held up the billowing pleated sleeves in a move which looked like angel wings

fff-hub-promo-banner-inline.png

Catching the eye: Josephine appeared in her element as she worked the red carpet in the billowing dress

Fashion maven: The gown had cape sleeves, ruffle detailing and a slash in the skirt

Angel wings: Josephine appeared in her element as she worked the red carpet in the billowing dress, which had cape sleeves, ruffle detailing and a slash in the skirt

Gorgeous: The Victoria's Secret angel added to the drama of her red carpet look by donning a gold chunky necklace and wearing her hair in a bouffant ponytail

Gorgeous: The Victoria's Secret angel added to the drama of her red carpet look by donning a gold chunky necklace and wearing her hair in a bouffant ponytail

In the spotlight: Josephine ensured all eyes were on her, working the cameras with her dramatic poses

In the spotlight: Josephine ensured all eyes were on her, working the cameras with her dramatic poses 

Strike a pose: Petra oozed confidence as she strutted down the red carpet in the silky dress

Diamonds are forever: She amped up the glamour with a dazzling emerald green necklace

Strike a pose: Petra oozed confidence as she strutted down the red carpet in the silky dress, amping up the glamour with a dazzling emerald green necklace

Strutting her stuff: Petra showed off the trail of the gown as she ascended the stairs

Strutting her stuff: Petra showed off the trail of the gown as she ascended the stairs 

Petra oozed confidence as she strutted down the red carpet in the silky dress, amping up the glamour with a dazzling emerald green necklace. 

Adding a boost to her statuesque frame with silver stilettos, the television host wore her blonde locks in a sleek straight centre parting and finished off the look with a slick of red lipstick. 

Pixie Lott showed off her fashion prowess in blue tulle dress as she took to the red carpet with her dapper fiancé Oliver Cheshire.

Power couple: Pixie took to the red carpet with her dapper fiancé Oliver Cheshire

Stunning: Her classic gown, which featured a teal velvet top, fell to the ground in a stunning A-line tulle skirt in a light shade of blue

Power couple: Pixie took to the red carpet with her dapper fiancé Oliver Cheshire

Accessories: Pixie, who became engaged to her model beau in 2016, paired her two-tone dress with a silver choker and glittering drop earrings

Accessories: Pixie, who became engaged to her model beau in 2016, paired her two-tone dress with a silver choker and glittering drop earrings

Classic: Fashion model Oliver opted for a classic black three-piece suit for the star-studded event, finished off with an oversized bow tie

Selfie! The songstress swept her platinum locks into a low bun tied with matching pale blue ribbon as she posed for a selfie with Oliver on the red carpet

Classic: Fashion model Oliver opted for a classic black three-piece suit for the star-studded event, finished off with an oversized bow tie

Daring to be different: Aishwarya Rai stole the show in a white tiered gown and dramatic feather stole

Daring to be different: Aishwarya Rai stole the show in a white tiered gown and dramatic feather stole

Pulling out all the stops: The tulle skirt cascaded behind her as she tottered down the red carpet

Garnering attention: The feather stole added plenty of drama to her show-stopping ensemble

Pulling out all the stops: The tulle skirt cascaded behind her as she tottered down the red carpet 

Confident: The Bollywood star waved to the cameras as she boldly strutted her stuff in the striking gown

Confident: The Bollywood star waved to the cameras as she boldly strutted her stuff in the striking gown 

Better not trip! The beauty required assistance as she headed up the stairs

Better not trip! The beauty required assistance as she headed up the stairs 

The singer flashed a hint of cleavage in the strapless velour bodice, while her diamond necklace and statement earrings added extra sparkle. 

The couple, who touched down in Nice Airport on Sunday, posed up a storm for the cameras, with

read more from dailymail.....

NEXT Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent breaks down in tears as she experiences 'mum ... trends now