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Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

Last updated on: May 27, 2013 17:23 IST
Irina Shayk attends the 'All Is Lost' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2013 in Cannes, France

Here's a look at the hottest catwalk queens -- and what they wore on the red carpet -- at the recently-concluded film festival.

To be sure the Annual Cannes Film Festival, held in the picturesque French city by the sea, is all about the movies.

But in addition to all the silver screen sirens who grace the event, an added dash of glamour comes from the fashion fraternity, who also turn up in droves to grace the occasion.

In the following pages, we bring you a glimpse of supermodels spotted at the 66th edition of the Festival de Cannes, as it is also known, held from May 15 to 26, 2013.

We start off with Irina Shayk, who caused quite a stir in this dare-to-bare Roberto Cavalli number -- completely sheer, cut-out and putting all her curves on display, it's a wonder the ravishing Russian managed to avoid a wardrobe malfunction.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Alessandra Ambrosio attends the 'All Is Lost' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2013 in Cannes, France

Victoria's Secret Angel and Brazilian bombshell Alessandra Ambrosio also opted for a Roberto Cavalli creation, but hers was drastically different, with scaled sequins in a fishtail silhouette that spelled sparkling elegance.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Model Karolina Kurkova attends the exclusive 'For The Love Of Cinema' event hosted by Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen at the famous Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 19, 2013 in Antibes, France

Czech stunner Karolina Kurkova opted to stand out in a sea of gowns by putting her endless legs on display in an edgy leather mini by Balmain.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Model Doutzen Kroes attends the L'Or Sunset Showcase with Micky Green for L'Oreal during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2013 in Cannes, France

Dutch damsel Doutzen Kroes was a vision in this ethereal salmon-pink design by Atelier Versace, with its peek-a-boo neckline and thigh-high slit.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Doutzen Kroes attends the 'Jimmy P. (Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian)' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2013 in Cannes, France

For a second red carpet appearance, Doutzen channeled the cut-out trend with a white sheath gown from the Calvin Klein Collection.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Model Joan Smalls attends the 'Cleopatra' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at The 60th Anniversary Theatre on May 21, 2013 in Cannes, France

Sultry Puerto Rican Joan Smalls chose to highlight her slimline figure in an intricate cutwork ensemble by Emilio Pucci.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Model Cara Delevingne attends the Opening Ceremony and 'The Great Gatsby' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Theatre Lumiere on May 15, 2013 in Cannes, France

Looking perfectly runway-ready in a black lace gown by Burberry, British model Cara Delevingne pouted for the cameras.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Cindy Crawford attends the Opening Ceremony and 'The Great Gatsby' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Theatre Lumiere on May 15, 2013 in Cannes, France

One of the original '90s supermodels, Cindy Crawford chose Roberto Cavalli to upstage some of her younger rivals.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Erin Heatherton attends the 'Behind The Candelabra' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Theatre Lumiere on May 21, 2013 in Cannes, France

Cavalli certainly seems to have been the go-to designer for this year's Cannes fest -- seen here is Victoria's Secret Angel Erin Heatherton in another of his timeless creations.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Barbara Palvin attends the 'All Is Lost' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2013 in Cannes, France

Hungarian hottie Barbara Palvin made quite an impression in her black lace Dolce & Gabbana number, which offered up a glimpse of her shapely gams.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Model Barbara Palvin attends the 'Cleopatra' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at The 60th Anniversary Theatre on May 21, 2013 in Cannes, France

For another Cannes appearance, Barbara opted to go the androgynous route, and it paid off -- her Alexandre Vauthier tuxedo, worn over a sheer chiffon blouse, was the talk of the town.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Actress and model Milla Jovovich attends the 'Cleopatra' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at The 60th Anniversary Theatre on May 21, 2013 in Cannes, France

Actress and model Milla Jovovich's Prada ensemble was completely backless, with only a flap bodice to protect her modesty. Needless to say, it garnered plenty of eyeballs!

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Petra Nemcova attends the 'All Is Lost' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2013 in Cannes, France

Petra Nemcova looked like a million dollars in her peach-hued Elie Saab outfit, replete with sequins.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Petra Nemcova attends the 'Behind The Candelabra' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Theatre Lumiere on May 21, 2013 in Cannes, France

Petra upped the ante with even more sequins and a similar pink-tinted hue courtesy this Emilio Pucci gown on another occasion.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Model Isabeli Fontana attends the 'The Immigrant' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2013 in Cannes, France

Brazilian babe Isabeli Fontana made a statement in a pristine white Elie Saab jumpsuit on the red carpet.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Model Lily Donaldson attends the 'Only God Forgives' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2013 in Cannes, France

Another model to jump on the black lace bandwagon was British cutie Lily Donaldson, although hers was considerably less revealing than Irina and Cara's picks.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Model Karlie Kloss attends the 'The Immigrant' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2013 in Cannes, France

Statuesque Karlie Kloss played up her supermodel credentials in a feathered cocktail by Louis Vuitton.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Bianca Balti attends the 'La Venus A La Fourrure' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 25, 2013 in Cannes, France

Pretty as a picture in her embroidered, sheer Dolce & Gabbana design, Italian Bianca Balti had quite a few heads turning.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Bianca Balti attends the 'The Immigrant' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2013 in Cannes, France

Bianca also shone in a hot pink Chanel Couture dress that showed off her toned back.

Sexy supermodels at Cannes: Alessandra, Doutzen and more!

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Jessica Hart attends the 'Behind The Candelabra' premiere during The 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Theatre Lumiere on May 21, 2013 in Cannes, France

And finally we come to Aussie catwalk queen Jessica Hart, who was all smiles in a pleated fuschia Emilio Pucci outfit.