The Cannes film festival is off to a strong start with a dazzling array of red carpet looks. From capes and crinkles to couture, the style on the Croisette has been nothing short of spectacular. Here are the best moments captured so far.
Classic Elegance with a Twist
Catherine Deneuve put a sophisticated spin on the co-ord, wearing a satin crepe jacket and matching skirt from Saint Laurent. She paused for a photograph with actor Vincent Cassel at the Parallel Tales premiere, embodying timeless French chic.
Diane Kruger channeled Daenerys Targaryen with a sweeping Givenchy cape dress and intricately plaited hair, creating a dramatic and regal look that turned heads on the red carpet.
Theatrical and Daring
Isabelle Huppert mastered theatrical dressing in a look by Demna for Gucci, featuring toe-to-finger styling that made a bold statement. Huppert previously worked with the designer when he helmed Balenciaga, showcasing her long-standing collaboration with avant-garde fashion.
Riley Keough skirted around Cannes' ban on 'naked' dressing in a sheer Chanel look, balancing daring transparency with elegance.
Modern Touches and Playful Details
Demi Moore made multiple appearances on the red carpet, including a crinkly Gucci dress that celebrated a no-iron aesthetic. She also wore a whisper-thin lavender Gucci gown and a 'confetti' dress from Jacquemus inspired by Roy Lichtenstein and Yayoi Kusama.
Sandra Hüller added a modern touch to the classic long black dress by pairing it with a textured jacket that appeared to explode with tiny feathers, creating a striking silhouette.
Seth Rogen nailed the smart/casual dress code with simple tailored trousers, an unbuttoned blazer, and loafers, proving that less can be more on the red carpet.
Genre-Bending and Fun
Jane Schoenbrun juxtaposed a formal tux jacket with a puffball skirt and powder-blue stockings, reflecting her genre-clashing approach to filmmaking.
Gillian Anderson wore a Miu Miu dress with 'disco curls', similar to the style she wore on the brand's catwalk in March, for the premiere of her new film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
Vimala Pons leaned into gorpcore with a zip-up jacket and cargo shorts from Louis Vuitton, embracing utilitarian fashion at an event for La Vénus Électrique.
Veterans and Newcomers Shine
Chloé Zhao chose a knitted lace dress by Gabriela Hearst for the festival's opening ceremony, expressing freedom and playfulness in her fashion choices.
Leïla Bekhti paid homage to Gianni Versace in a belted top from his 92 collection, paired with Capri pants and tiny sunglasses for a 90s vibe.
Nicolas Seydoux wore the same whimsical pink floral cape he debuted in 2024, proving that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Meadow Walker made a case for charm belts in a Celine look, while Ruth Negga stunned in a green Dior dress with lace trim and tasselled detailing.
Chang Sisi wore a black column gown with a floor-sweeping pink cape featuring giant floral detailing by couture designer Wang Feng.
At 88, Jane Fonda sparkled in a Gucci gown at the premiere of La Vénus Électrique, showing that age is no barrier to fashion fun.
Demi Moore dazzled in a sequinned Jacquemus dress with five strands of Chopard diamonds for the opening ceremony.
Joan Collins made her comeback after almost a decade, wearing a statement ruffled Stéphane Rolland gown with opera gloves and dazzling jewellery.
Heidi Klum ditched her Met Gala marble makeup for a glamorous peach-coloured Elie Saab gown, exuding Hollywood glamour.
Isaach de Bankolé provided inspiration for the smart/casual mood board with an oversized navy suit and sharp white T-shirt.
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu's giant Saint Laurent purple gown looked straight out of Emily in Paris, while Kelly Rutherford solved the 'naked dressing' ban with sequins and big pants under a sheer Giorgio Armani gown.
Isabella Rossellini made clashing prints and textures her signature, attending a lunch for My Duchess at Carlton Beach.
Ikram Abdi Omar wore a full-length white Stella McCartney gown for the premiere of La Vénus Électrique.
Mexican actors Diego Luna and Adriana Paz attended the opening ceremony, with Paz wearing a black gown with tulle overlay from Neithan Herbert, featuring intentionally visible stitching to highlight human craftsmanship.
Toheeb Jimoh honed his red carpet style with a Louis Vuitton double-breasted blazer and straight-cut trousers, while Frédérique Bel wore an orb-shaped dress and matching hat.
Stellan Skarsgård updated the menswear staple with a slightly oversized Bottega Veneta suit, a droopy bow tie, and sharp-cut sunglasses.
