Eva Longoria delivered full-on red carpet glamor while attending the closing night of the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival. She wore a dazzling custom look from Elie Saab’s Spring/Summer 2026 Couture collection. The actress stepped onto the Cannes red carpet in a shimmering strapless gown covered in intricate metallic embellishments, but it was the dramatically high slit that instantly stole attention.
Eva Longoria’s strapless Elie Saab dress boasts an outrageously high slit at Cannes
The fitted Elie Saab dress featured a sculpted corset-style bodice with a straight neckline. This highlighted Eva Longoria’s shoulders and collarbones. The gown was completely drenched in rows of crystal-like gold and silver beading arranged in linear patterns that caught the light from every angle. While the silhouette hugged her figure closely down till the hips, the daring thigh-high slit reached sharply up one side of the gown. This revealed her toned legs and the nude inner lining underneath.
The slit also allowed the dress’s sweeping train to fall dramatically behind her as she posed on the red carpet. The heavily embellished fabric fell into a glittering extended train that trailed elegantly behind her. The sparkling finish gave the entire look an eye-catching effect while also maintaining a classic couture edge.
Longoria paired the gown with metallic Santoni platform sandals, as noted by the Celeb Style Radar. They featured slim ankle straps and towering heels that complemented the champagne colored sparkle of the dress. She accessorized with delicate diamond jewelry, including a sleek pendant with a square-shaped diamond. The actress also wore a matching bracelet and ring, adding just enough shine without overpowering the already statement-making gown.
Her glam remained timeless and clean, with soft bronzed makeup, pink cheeks, nude lips, and long voluminous waves styled in loose curls down her back. Confidently posing for photographers from every angle, Longoria fully embraced the gown’s dramatic silhouette and bold slit.
Originally reported by Viha Shah on The Fashion Spot.
