Joey King Dazzles in Sheer Cong Tri Gown at Cannes Film Festival Debut
Cannes, France – The 2024 Cannes Film Festival welcomed a fresh face onto its iconic red carpet this weekend as rising star Joey King made her debut at the prestigious event. The 24-year-old Bullet Train actress descended the iconic, red-carpeted stairs of the Palais des Festivals for her first ever film premiere at the French Riviera’s most prestigious cinematic event.
All eyes were on King as she appeared the very embodiment of seasoned Cannes elegance in a breathtaking custom sky-blue gown by Vietnamese couturier Cong Tri. The showstopping number featured a sculpted corseted bodice crafted from sheer, shimmering fabric in an alluring deep-V neckline. Exquisite broad straps formed a cold-shoulder effect, while the bustier seamlessly transitioned to swathes of drapey, ruched fabric cascading to the floor in an ethereal train.
The gown’s pièce de résistance was undoubtedly the intricately embellished mesh corset extending from the bodice and clinging to King’s lithe figure. As King glided down the red carpet, the gown’s double trains billowed behind her, adding a touch of drama to her already ethereal look. The sheer elements allowed glimpses of her toned legs and stomach, while the shimmery silver jewels adorning the blue fabric caught the flashes of the cameras, creating a mesmerizing effect.
King was the epitome of understated glamour in her minimalist styling choices. Her side-swept honey tresses were left to tumble freely down her shoulders in effortless waves. A simple pair of dazzling azure and diamond drop earrings from Gabriel & Co. and delicate rings were her only accessories, allowing the gown’s exquisite detailing to take center stage.
Strappy silver Gianvito Rossi sandals with slightly flared heels elongated King’s petite frame as she commanded the iconic red carpet flanked by a sheer double-train behind her. Her elegantly pared-back makeup featured a soft smokey eye and neutral lip.
The red carpet darling may be new to Cannes, but King looked utterly at home amongst the glittering Mediterranean idyll, a glamorous ingenue captivating the global spotlight. As she premiered her latest project, the coming-of-age thriller The Most Precious of Cargoes, King proved that true star power transcends age. Consider the Croisette officially served its latest bombshell.
