PIX: SEXY backs, BOLD statements at Cannes

The 66th Cannes film festival witnessed a sea-wave of high fashion sweep over its red carpet in the course of its 10-day run.

From quirky to couture, we take a look at the most eye-catching fashion details spotted at the do.

Taking the plunge

Actress Freida Pinto makes quite a splash in her sexy Sanchita gown with a thigh-high slit at the Juene et Jolie premiere.

But what truly stole the show was the stunning back of the dress.

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L'Oreal brand ambassador Sonam Kapoor makes heads turn with her massive pearl nathni (nose ring) that she paired with an Anamika Khanna ensemble for her Cannes appearance on the first day.

Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria flaunts her lower back tattoo in her stunning Zuhair Murad gown with a stylish cutout at the back.

Jury member of Film selection "Un Certain Regard" actress Zhang Ziyi poses during a photocall, highlighting her manicured nails and a particularly striking gold ring.

Resembling something Lady Gaga would wear to a red carpet event, a guest arrived in what looked lile a dress made out of plastic and paired it with equally eccentric pair of heels at the La Vie D'Adele (the Palme d-Or winner) screening.

A guest arrived for the screening of the Ryan Gosling starrer Only God Forgives armed with a clutch designed to look like Russian author Leo Tolstoy's classic work War And Peace.

Academy award-winning American filmmaker Alexander Payne's film Nebraska's screening had a guest don a strikingly distinct look for the red carpet that screamed more Tim Burton than Payne.

Model Adriana Karembeu poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra, wearing her hair in a fairytale-like style.

Actress and jury member Nicole Kidman takes red carpet glamour to a whole new level in her edgy bouffant-like hairdo at The Great Gatsby premiere.

A guest at the Blood Ties screening is 'Happy' and not afraid to share her state of mind.

Actress Jessica Biel turned up to catch the premiere of Inside Llewyn Davis -- that also stars husband Justin Timberlake -- in a bejewelled statement necklace.

The Great Gatsby actress Isla Fisher dons a showstopping piece on her hand at a Cannes event.

The shoes of French designer Christian Louboutin on the red carpet -- for the screening of the film Le Passe (The Past) -- aptly reflect his decadent designs famous the world over among high society ladies and stars.