For decades, the Cannes Film Festival red carpet has been synonymous with jaw-dropping couture and celebrities pushing fashion boundaries to their absolute limit.
But after years of increasingly daring “n*ked dresses,” dramatic trains clogging the famous staircase, and headline-grabbing viral moments, Cannes finally decided enough was enough.
Last year, the prestigious festival introduced stricter dress code rules centered on “decency and efficiency,” permanently banning exposed looks, excessively sheer ensembles, and oversized gowns with massive trains that disrupt guest flow and theater seating.