For two entire weeks each May, my job as Marie Claire's senior fashion news editor is to take meticulous note of every single look at the Cannes Film Festival. Each May, I arrive at the same conclusion: Some of the best Cannes looks aren't even stepping anywhere near the red carpet.
As stars like Bella Hadid, Jennifer Lawrence, and Elle Fanning flit between appearances, they walk the Croisette in a different genre of French Riviera fashion. Category: easy, breezy, must-buy vacation outfits. Some opt for oversize caftans paired to Dior bags; others saunter to after-parties in flirty halter mini dresses or luxury matching sets. Even their airport outfits to touch down in Nice are leagues ahead of the usual TSA fare. (See: Emma Watson flying in a Chanel dress.)
