Carla Gem Buyo

Here’s the Beautiful Story Behind Kylie Verzosa’s Stunning Yellow Gown At Cannes

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Kylie Verzosa turned heads on the red carpet at the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/fashion/2025/5/17/marina-summers-cannes-red-carpet-look-2025-1405" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">78th Cannes Film Festival</a>, capturing the golden glow of the French Riviera in a custom Mark Bumgarner creation that radiated warmth, elegance, and a touch of nostalgic Filipino summer. In this Metro exclusive, Kylie and Mark tell us the story behind the making of the dress.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747543408437IMG_5783.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Kylie Verzosa at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet"/>Kylie Verzosa at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet | Photo shared by Kylie&#x27;s team</div>Stepping onto the iconic Cannes steps, the beauty queen and actress is a breath of sunshine in a sculptural butter yellow gown—a color choice as intentional as it was poetic. “The dress was inspired by summer mornings in the Philippines,” Kylie tells Metro, her eyes alight with fondness. “Yellow reminds me of sunlight and my favorite season—summer.”<div> </div>L&#x27;Oréal Paris invited Kylie to the Cannes Film Festival along with other global ambassadors of the brand. This marks her first collaboration with L&#x27;Oréal Paris this year!<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747479219964WhatsApp Image 2025-05-16 at 00.07.09.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Kylie Verzosa during her fitting at Mark Bumgarner&#x27;s atelier | Photo shared by Kylie Verzosa</div>The custom piece, designed by Filipino fashion designer Mark Bumgarner, was nothing short of a masterclass in restrained sophistication. With a minimalist, corseted bodice that hugged Kylie’s silhouette, and an explosion of delicate hand-cut organza petals at the hem, the gown struck a rare harmony between structure and softness. “For this year’s Cannes, I envisioned Kylie embodying a sense of effortless sophistication—refined, yet visually striking on the red carpet,” Mark further explains. “I chose a soft butter yellow for her gown, a color that evokes the warmth and serenity of summer mornings in the Philippines. At the base, I applied my signature technique of repetition. This sculptural motif adds dimensionality and movement to the gown, creating a moment of visual poetry as she walks.”<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747543472940Screen Shot 2025-05-18 at 12.36.54 PM.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Kylie Verzosa at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet | Photo from @kylieverzosa on Instagram</div>From afar, the look was pure cinematic glamour—but up close, the craftsmanship speak volumes. A soft glisten in the fabric caught the Cannes sun just so, and each step Kylie took revealed new textures in the layered skirt, each fold catching the breeze and dancing lightly around her. Kylie further elevated her look with a pair of Tiffany &amp; Co. HardWear Graduated Link Necklace and Large Link Earrings in Rose Gold.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747544542647IMG_5794.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Moments before the red carpet, Kylie Verzosa in a custom Mark Bumgarner gown | Photo from Kylie&#x27;s team</div>The appearance marked a high note in Kylie’s Cannes history, reinforcing her position not only as a red carpet mainstay but also as a global ambassador of Filipino fashion. In a festival known for bold statements and high fashion drama, Kylie Verzosa offered something different: a quietly powerful celebration of her roots, brought to life through the language of couture.

In this Metro exclusive, hear from Kylie Verzosa and the designer behind her dress for Cannes. What a tribute to the Philippines!

In this Metro exclusive, hear from Kylie Verzosa and the designer behind her dress for Cannes. What a tribute to the Philippines!

Here’s the Beautiful Story Behind Kylie Verzosa’s Stunning Yellow Gown At Cannes

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Here’s the Beautiful Story Behind Kylie Verzosa’s Stunning Yellow Gown At Cannes

Carla Buyo

Published May 18, 2025 12:50 PM PHT

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Updated May 23, 2025 11:54 AM PHT

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