Swarms of fans shouted loudly in exhilarated frenzy as an array of local stars strutted down the red carpet.

Other celebrities on the red carpet were Italian actress Monica Bellucci, in a shimmering classic long black dress, Britain's Helena Bonham-Carter and her husband Tim Burton.

Last year, chic celebrities like Heidi Klum started showing up on the red carpet wearing dresses from the Victoria Beckham Collection.