Pictures from the annual Costume Institute Gala (otherwise known as the Fashion Oscars of the East Coast, or quite simply, Anna’s Party) are still trickling in, but our eyes are already reserved for Marion Cotillard, who attended as John Galliano’s guest.

As the current face of the signature Lady Dior bag, Marion is naturally dressed in Dior. I must say, the French are admirably patriotic and loyal to their native designers; Carla Bruni is practically a free ambassador for Dior, and Marion was sheathed in Dior couture for this year’s Oscars - and who can forget the white mermaid Jean Paul Gaultier when she was awarded Best Actress at last year’s Oscars?

We all know that nude colours have been one of the most prominent trends this year, and deservingly so - personally I think nude is an evergreen choice.

Surely no one has done nude better than Marion Cotillard… she looks staggeringly chic and strangely enough, delectable is the word that comes to my mind when I first saw her in this Dior gown. Oh, to be looking good enough to eat.. let’s just attribute it to being French and their je ne sais quoi.

Why can’t the local Star Awards attendees look this chic?

Image credits: Red Carpet Fashion Awards.