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THE amfAR gala is one of the most high profile benefit events – and this year fashion’s elite stepped out in full glamour.

Stealing the show in thigh slit gowns were Alessandra Ambrosio, Toni Garrn and Elsa Hosk - who dazzled at Hôtel du Cap during the 71st annual  on Thursday night.

 Toni Garrn oozed glamour and sex appeal in a daring red dress that knotted at the front
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Toni Garrn oozed glamour and sex appeal in a daring red dress that knotted at the frontCredit: EPA

German model Toni Garrn was the centre of attention in an eye-popping red gown that knotted down the front.

Proving that if you’ve got it, you should flaunt it, Toni’s daring dress exposed nearly the entirety of her incredibly toned abs.

She paired the dress with some strappy white heels, and a glittering necklace.

Meanwhile Victoria Secret stars Alessandra Ambrosio and Sara Sampaio were unmissable in pink and blue floaty gowns respectively.

 Toni showed off her lean body from all angles on the red carpet
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Toni showed off her lean body from all angles on the red carpetCredit: Rex Features
 Alessandra Ambrosio was a vision in a flowing pink gown with an asymmetrical neckline
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Alessandra Ambrosio was a vision in a flowing pink gown with an asymmetrical necklineCredit: Rex Features
 Alessandra proved why she is world famous model in the striking gown as she posed for photographers
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Alessandra proved why she is world famous model in the striking gown as she posed for photographersCredit: Rex Features
 The star's floaty dress showed off her bronzed legs at the prestigious event
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The star's floaty dress showed off her bronzed legs at the prestigious eventCredit: Rex Features
 Sara Sampaio took glamour to the next level in this bright blue dress
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Sara Sampaio took glamour to the next level in this bright blue dressCredit: Rex Features
 Sara made the most of her asymmetric dress as she posed
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Sara made the most of her asymmetric dress as she posedCredit: Rex Features

Victoria Secret Angel Elsa Hosk looked every inch a princess in a show-stopping red gown that featured a racy high leg split.

Elsa posed on the carpet showing off her lace-up red heels and never-ending legs.

She wore her hair in a chic bun, drawing attention to her bold red lips and stunning silver necklace.

 Victoria Secret Angel Elsa Hosk looked like a princess in a red gown which had a dramatic thigh split
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Victoria Secret Angel Elsa Hosk looked like a princess in a red gown which had a dramatic thigh splitCredit: Rex Features
 Elsa wore her hair pulled back, which perfectly highlighted her bold red lips and stunning silver necklace
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Elsa wore her hair pulled back, which perfectly highlighted her bold red lips and stunning silver necklaceCredit: Reuters
 The star's high slit helped her to show off her long legs and lace-up red heels
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The star's high slit helped her to show off her long legs and lace-up red heelsCredit: AFP or licensors
 The fairytale, strapless dress had a ruffled bodice and and floaty skirt
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The fairytale, strapless dress had a ruffled bodice and and floaty skirtCredit: Rex Features
 Brazilian model and Victoria's Secret Angel Lais Ribeiro was vision in this cut-out white dress
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Brazilian model and Victoria's Secret Angel Lais Ribeiro was vision in this cut-out white dressCredit: Rex Features
 The daring dress had a plunging neckline and cut-out side panels from the side
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The daring dress had a plunging neckline and cut-out side panels from the sideCredit: Rex Features

Paris Hilton looked like the belle of the ball in a sheer floral gown that showed off her toned body.

The long-sleeve dress featured colourful detailing all over the tulle outer layer, and stretched out in a train behind her.

The star wore her blonde hair in tight curls and showed off her gigantic 20-carat, £1.4million engagement ring.

She was accompanied by her fiancé actor and model Chris Zylka, who also scrubbed up nicely in an all-black suit and sunglasses.

 Paris Hilton looked sensational in a floral, sheer dress that stretched out in a long train behind her
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Paris Hilton looked sensational in a floral, sheer dress that stretched out in a long train behind herCredit: Rex Features
 Paris looked smitten with fiance Chris Zylka, who wore an all-black suit
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Paris looked smitten with fiance Chris Zylka, who wore an all-black suitCredit: Rex Features
 Dedicated Chris was on hand to make sure his lady's dress looked its best
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Dedicated Chris was on hand to make sure his lady's dress looked its bestCredit: Rex Features

Supermodel Heidi Klum is used to wowing the red carpet, and tonight was no exception.

The German star wore her brunette locks in loose waves over her shoulders, and stunned in a cascading white gown that stretched out behind her.

The dazzling dress had a plunging neckline and sheer material at the front, showing off her long legs.

 German supermodel Heidi Klum was breathtaking in a plunging white Zuhair Murad gown that had sheer material at the front
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German supermodel Heidi Klum was breathtaking in a plunging white Zuhair Murad gown that had sheer material at the frontCredit: Rex Features
 Heidi waved as she showed off her show-stopping white gown to photographers
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Heidi waved as she showed off her show-stopping white gown to photographersCredit: EPA
 The model, 44, made her red carpet debut with younger lover Tom Kaulitz, 28
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The model, 44, made her red carpet debut with younger lover Tom Kaulitz, 28Credit: Reuters
 Nicole Scherzinger wore this gorgeous pink strapless dress that showed off her hour glass figure
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Nicole Scherzinger wore this gorgeous pink strapless dress that showed off her hour glass figureCredit: Rex Features
 Nicole wore her hair up in an elegant bun, to draw attention to the magnificent gown
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Nicole wore her hair up in an elegant bun, to draw attention to the magnificent gownCredit: Rex Features
 Martha Hunt chose tassels for her red carpet look, in this long black midi
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Martha Hunt chose tassels for her red carpet look, in this long black midiCredit: Rex Features

Newlywed Shanina Shaik, 27, opted for a sparkly gold suit instead of a flowing gown, as she made her red carpet moment.

The brunette went braless under a gold jacket, and paired it with a pair of matching trousers and towering heels.

To finish off the smouldering look, the half Pakistani wore a draping gold necklace and wore her locks in loose curls.

 Australian model Shanina Shaik was the golden girl in a sparkly suit that plunged to her waist
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Australian model Shanina Shaik was the golden girl in a sparkly suit that plunged to her waistCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Shanina strutted her stuff in strappy heels, with her brunette locks cascading over her shoulders
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Shanina strutted her stuff in strappy heels, with her brunette locks cascading over her shouldersCredit: Rex Features
 Her plunging suit stood out among the sea of gowns
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Her plunging suit stood out among the sea of gownsCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Ellie Goulding opted for a LBD that had dramatic feather detailing on her left shoulder
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Ellie Goulding opted for a LBD that had dramatic feather detailing on her left shoulderCredit: Rex Features
 Ellie wore her hair down in loose waves for the event, and paired her dress with black strappy heels
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Ellie wore her hair down in loose waves for the event, and paired her dress with black strappy heelsCredit: Rex Features
 Czech model Petra Nemcova painted the town red in this floaty number that exposed her long pins
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Czech model Petra Nemcova painted the town red in this floaty number that exposed her long pinsCredit: Rex Features

The benefit gala is being held to raise awareness and money towards the battle against HIV/AIDs.

This year’s guests at the glorious seaside hotel have included everyone from top models to singers and movie stars.

AmfAR has raised over £155million ($210million) to aid the fight against AIDS.

 Michelle Rodriguez looked resplendent in a plunging red gown
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Michelle Rodriguez looked resplendent in a plunging red gownCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The actress wore a show-stopping dress that featured a long train
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The actress wore a show-stopping dress that featured a long trainCredit: Reuters
 Adriana Lima looked radiant in a gold gown that had a serious leg split
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Adriana Lima looked radiant in a gold gown that had a serious leg splitCredit: Rex Features
 New Zealand model Georgia Fowler looked pretty in pink in this bright ballgown
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New Zealand model Georgia Fowler looked pretty in pink in this bright ballgownCredit: Rex Features
 Georgia certainly left an impression in this stunning number
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Georgia certainly left an impression in this stunning numberCredit: Rex Features
 Barbara Pavlin mixed business and pleasure in this elegant white pant suit
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Barbara Pavlin mixed business and pleasure in this elegant white pant suitCredit: Rex Features
 Brazilian model Izabel Goulart drove us green with envy in this floaty patterned gown
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Brazilian model Izabel Goulart drove us green with envy in this floaty patterned gownCredit: Rex Features
 Actress Kirsten Stewart channelled a stripy look for her red carpet appearance
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Actress Kirsten Stewart channelled a stripy look for her red carpet appearanceCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Piers Brosnan scrubbed up nicely as he cuddled up to wife Keely Shaye Smith
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Piers Brosnan scrubbed up nicely as he cuddled up to wife Keely Shaye SmithCredit: Reuters
 Lara Stone went to the dark side with this studded shirt and long-skirt combo
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Lara Stone went to the dark side with this studded shirt and long-skirt comboCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Lewis Hamilton made an appearance at the event, in a striped waist coat and trousers combo
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Lewis Hamilton made an appearance at the event, in a striped waist coat and trousers comboCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Swedish model Fancy Alexandersson left little to the imagination in this sheer gown
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Swedish model Fancy Alexandersson left little to the imagination in this sheer gownCredit: AFP or licensors
 Israeli socialite Hofin Golan looked spectacular in this giant red ruffled dress
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Israeli socialite Hofin Golan looked spectacular in this giant red ruffled dressCredit: Rex Features

 

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