The best-dressed stars at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival | CBC Life

The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on Sept. 5 and runs until the 15th. This year, TIFF is showcasing 278 films, including nine world premieres and seven North American debuts. 

The festival is in full swing, with its galas, parties and red carpet events drawing celebrities like Elton John, Tilda Swinton, Katy Perry and Matt Damon to downtown Toronto. Rain or shine, King Street West has been packed daily with film lovers and autograph seekers, all hoping for a moment (or selfie!) with their favourite stars. It feels as if TIFF is truly back, with its glamour and buzz.

Here’s some of the best fashion spotted at this year’s festival so far. 

Florence Pugh

For the world premiere of We Live in Time at the Princess of Wales Theatre, Pugh wore a voluminous strapless silk taffeta gown, with a crocodile leather bow and black silk rose, by Australian fashion designer Tamara Ralph. Ralph, who is based in Paris, also designed Jennifer Lopez’s dress for the TIFF premiere of Unstoppable.

Margaret Qualley

Unsurprisingly, Chanel ambassador Margaret Qualley opted for a look by the French fashion house for the premiere of The Substance. The interesting silhouette, along with embellishments on the cape and pretty black bows, made the look stand out.  

Brian Tyree Henry

The American actor wore a double-breasted, burnt siena suit with draping for the premiere of The Fire Inside. Bold jewelry, including a beaded necklace, completed the look. 

Jennifer Lopez

Lopez said she wasn’t sure about wearing this Tamara Ralph dress to the premiere of Unstoppable, but it’s turned out to be one of the festival’s most memorable looks. Styled by her go-to, Rob Zangardi, the revealing number was one few other stars could pull off. 

Cate Blanchett

Blanchett, a red carpet queen, wore this stunning Givenchy dress to the TIFF Tribute Awards. As her stylist, Elizabeth Stewart, pointed out, Blanchett wore the same pleated, asymmetric dress in 2018 to the British Academy Britannia Awards in Los Angeles. 

Daisy Edgar-Jones

For the premiere of On Swift Horses, Edgar-Jones shined in a pleated, pale blue Gucci gown by Sabato De Sarno. The cape detail looked beautiful in motion, and the deep V-neckline and sheer segments updated a timeless silhouette. 

Sandra Oh

The Canadian American actor looked incredible at the TIFF Tribute Awards in a chic all-black ensemble. The oversized fabric roses are the highlight of this midi fitted corset dress. 

Sydney Sweeney

Looking very demure, very mindful (sorry, we had to!), Sweeney wore a bespoke floral cape and cocktail dress to the Eden premiere. The combo, by London-based Canadian designer Erdem Moralıoğlu, featured hand-dyed 3D silk flowers and embroidery. 

Alejandro Speitzer

The Mexican actor opted for an asymmetric grey blazer and pants from the Dior Fall 2024 collection. It’s certainly an elegant way to stand out from the slim-cut, basic suits too many other stars have been wearing on the red carpet. 

Jojo Jackson

There were many fantastic looks on the Rez Ball red carpet. Jackson, a Diné actor and creator, wore a sharp all-black ensemble styled by Rob Reza, featuring beadwork by Darcy Mo’é’himahe (Big Horse), a Haus of Stamps necklace and jewelry from Rio Grande Trading.