What a year for Cannes Film Festival fashion. The already-strict dress code was ramped up further for 2025, with organisers banning ‘naked’ dresses, along with overly voluminous gowns and dresses with long trains. It was claimed it is for “decency” reasons and to stop red carpet traffic building up.
It’s impact has been notable. Elle Fanning, a fashion favourite from last year’s Cannes, eschewed the nearly-naked dressing she had employed for the 2024 event in favour of several more opaque, but still super glamorous looks.
