The 78th Cannes Film Festival has officially kicked off, turning the French Riviera into a radiant epicenter of global cinema, fashion, and celebrity culture. Running from May 13 to May 24, this year’s edition promises two weeks of red-carpet elegance, cinematic brilliance—and a dose of drama.
While the festival traditionally celebrates the best of international filmmaking, 2025’s spotlight is shared between the films and a flurry of controversy over sudden dress code changes.
The Cannes red carpet, known for its strict fashion rules, has seen backlash from stylists, stars, and fashion houses after organizers introduced last-minute updates to attire guidelines.
Here are some of the best-dressed celebrities.
IRINA SHAYK IN ARMANI PRIVÉ
BELLA HADID IN SAINT LAURENT AT CANNES 2025.
JULIETTE ARMANET IN CELINE AND MESSIKA JEWELS
EVA LONGORIA AT CANNES 2025.
CAROLINE DAUR AT CANNES 2025.
ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO AT CANNES 2025.
HEIDI KLUM AT CANNES 2025.
JULIE GAYET AT CANNES 2025.
DANIELLA TARANTINO AND QUENTIN TARANTINO AT CANNES 2025.
The updated rules, enforced for “decency” and to ease crowd flow, have drawn criticism as overly restrictive, echoing the festival’s long history of contentious dress codes.
