The Cannes Film Festival Has a New Dress Code for the Red Carpet and Your Favorite Dress Styles Are Banned

Published: Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:29 pm

Cannes Film Festival Tightens Red Carpet Dress Code: What to Expect

The Cannes Film Festival, renowned for its glamorous red carpet and bold fashion statements, is shaking things up with a stricter dress code this year. Starting May 13th and running through May 24th, attendees will need to navigate a more restrictive set of guidelines to gain access to premieres and events.

The festival's official website outlines the new rules, emphasizing "decency reasons" as the driving force. **Nudity is strictly prohibited** on the red carpet and throughout the festival grounds. Additionally, **voluminous outfits, particularly those with long trains that impede traffic or seating, are banned.**

For screenings at the Grand Théâtre Lumière between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., **eveningwear is mandatory**. This translates to long dresses and tuxedos. The website offers alternative options, including little black dresses, cocktail dresses, dark-colored pantsuits, and dressy tops with black pants. Men can opt for black or navy blue suits with bow ties or dark-colored ties. **Footwear is limited to elegant shoes and sandals, with or without heels; sneakers are a no-go.**

This isn't the first time Cannes has enforced strict dress codes. The festival has a history of enforcing rules, including a controversial high-heel policy that made headlines in 2015. The new guidelines raise the question: will any stars dare to push the boundaries? The festival's welcoming teams are obligated to deny red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules. While the festival is about cinema, the dramatic fashion moments are a huge part of the event.

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