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Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, Research Fellow at the School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California

At Cannes, decency and dress codes clash with fashion’s red carpet revolution

Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson appear on the red carpet prior to the screening of 'Die, My Love' at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2025. Kristy Sparow/Getty Images

Ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, the spotlight moved from movie stars and directors to the festival’s fashion rules.

Cannes reminded guests to follow the standard black-tie dress code for evening events at the Grand Theatre Lumière – “long dresses and tuxedos” – while highlighting acceptable alternatives, such as cocktail dresses and pantsuits for women, and a black or navy suit with a tie for men.

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