Cannes 2025: Glamour, Rule-Breakers, and Red Carpet Hits

The world’s most glamorous film festival is back with stricter dress codes and even stronger looks.

Fez — The Cannes Film Festival is back in full swing, and as always, it’s giving Met Gala-on-vacation energy.

The 77th edition kicked off on May 13 and will be lighting up the French Riviera until May 24. But this year? It’s not just about the films, it’s about the fashion, the drama, and a few unexpected rule changes that have everyone talking.

Let’s start with the line-up. Kristen Stewart’s “The Chronology of Water”, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in “Die My Love”, and Wes Anderson’s whimsical return in “The Phoenician Scheme” — these are just a few of the heavy-hitters lighting up the big screens.

But while the premieres are pulling in the cinephiles, it’s the red carpet that’s pulling fashion focus.

Cannes is usually a playground for jaw-dropping gowns and barely-there looks (remember Bella Hadid in that dress back in 2016?).

But this year, the festival has officially declared war on naked dresses and mega-trains. Yes! New rules have landed.

According to the organizers, “nudity is prohibited on the Red Carpet, as well as in any other area of the Festival,” and anything that disrupts seating or traffic flow, like voluminous outfits with sweeping trains, is a no-go.

Still, no ban has managed to dull the sparkle. Celebs came prepared, some played by the rules, and others… less so.

Irina Shayk surprised everyone with an appearance at the “Leave One Day” premiere in a polka dot Armani Privé gown with puffed sleeves and an ultra-glam silhouette. It was pure old-school Cannes glamour.

Eva Longoria dialed up the drama in a mirrored Tamara Ralph number that looked like a disco ball that went to finishing school. Sparkly, structured, and seriously fun.

Juliette Binoche, one of this year’s jury presidents, opted for quiet luxury in Dior: a satin cowled blouse paired with perfectly tailored trousers, finished off with diamond chandelier earrings. Chic, French, flawless.

Halle Berry, however, was the unexpected voice of reason. She revealed at a press conference that she had to drop a Gupta gown because its train clashed with the new regulations. “I’m not going to break the rules,” she said, adding, “The nudity part is also probably a good rule.” She ended up wearing a bold striped Jacquemus look instead, and honestly, it worked.

And then came Heidi Klum, who seemed to laugh in the face of the dress code. She floated onto the carpet in an Elie Saab gown complete with a dramatic floral train. Rule-breaking? Absolutely. But also? Iconic.

So, Cannes 2025 might be a little more covered-up and dialed-back, but it’s no less dazzling.