The French Riviera was alight with gorgeous celebrities and fabulous red carpet-worthy gowns. One dress in particular was Carla Bruni’s white Dior Couture masterpiece that rocked Cannes’ Film Festival.

Bruni appeared on the red carpet showing off her sleek figure in a to-die-for dress made out of silk cady. In fact, the masterpiece was the fruit of 250 hours of creation. An immaculate color paired with a flattering and vastly elegant cut, fitting the ex- French First Lady like a delicate glove.

But since words will never do this exquisite dress justice, allow us to take you on a journey to Dior’s ateliers to get a little taste of the savoir-faire of Bruni’s gown.