The big trend from Cannes 2015? Star Wars-inspired fashion – in pictures

Film festival aside, Cannes marks the gateway into summer – and the red carpet is a good starting point for summer trends. If last year was lace and florals, this year the most glaring trend is a vaguely futuristic nod to Star Wars, apt given that the new film Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens is out at the end of this year. We’ve taken a look at the subtle influences on the red carpet A-list