Cannes 2025 was not your regular stroll down the French Riviera's famed red carpet. This year, the fashion gods issued a divine decree: 'No nudity allowed.' That's right. The era of barely-there dresses officially took a bow as Cannes enforced a no-skin-show rule for the sake of decency. And guess what? The stars had to dig deep into their wardrobes and their creativity to slay without showing it all.
So, with couture’s claws out and the flashbulbs blazing, who turned heads for all the right reasons? And who left us wondering if they got dressed in the dark?
Best Dressed Celebs at Cannes 2025
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt owned the closing ceremony like a true fashion queen. Making history, the Bollywood darling became the first to wear a Gucci saree on the red carpet and what a moment it was. In shimmering nude and silver tones, the saree shimmered with grace while her smoky eyes and nude lips made the look sing. Cultural pride met high fashion, and the result was a serve for the ages.
Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson arrived in a baby pink Gucci number adorned with playful fringes and doll-like elegance. With her hair sleek and straight, and tassel earrings dancing in the breeze, Dakota reminded everyone why she’s red carpet royalty.
Aishwarya Rai
The wait was long, but when Aishwarya Rai finally graced the red carpet, time stopped. Draped in a regal Banarasi saree by Manish Malhotra, she brought Indian tradition to the global stage with an edge. Sleek, centre-parted hair and a deep red lip sealed the deal. She didn’t just walk on the carpet. She ruled it.
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning shimmered in an Armani Privé gown, bathed in aqua hues and kissed with golden crystals. The plunging neckline was tastefully dramatic, and her flowing blonde locks brought the fantasy to life. Elle was elegance and ethereal beauty in motion.
Pedro Pascal
Pedro Pascal threw the tuxedo rulebook out the window and stormed Cannes in a daring, sleeveless vest with deep-cut arms. He looked every bit the chiselled dreamboat we never knew we needed on the red carpet. Risky and worth it.
Cannes 2025 Fashion Flops
Bella Hadid
Usually a showstopper, Bella Hadid disappointed in a simple black Saint Laurent slit gown that was just fine. Where was the risk? Where was the razzle-dazzle? The red carpet demands drama, and Bella simply clocked in and checked out.
Julia Garner
Wearing a custom shimmery Gucci gown, Julia Garner looked like she stumbled upon a budget shopping app and said, 'This will do.' The thigh slit ad neckline failed to elevate the look. It was a moment that missed the mark.
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence arrived in a white pleated gown that resembled a ceiling fan mid-spin. No jewellery. No pizzazz. The effort was minimal, and the impact even less.
Emma Stone
Emma Stone opted for a plain white gown with minimal texture around the neck. It was safe, flat, and unmemorable. Cannes is not the place to go quietly.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum’s pink ruffled dress looked more like a piñata than haute couture. There was no direction, no story, just chaos wrapped in tulle.
Cannes 2025 Film Highlights
The 78th Cannes Film Festival, held from May 13 to 24, 2025, celebrated stories of identity, trauma, and social justice. The competition highlighted bold storytelling and global perspectives.
- Palme d'Or: It Was Just an Accident by Jafar Panahi
- Grand Prix: Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier
- Jury Prize (Tie): Sirât by Oliver Laxe and Sound of Falling by Mascha Schilinski
- Honorary Palme d'Or: Robert De Niro and Denzel Washington
Cannes 2025 proved that fashion doesn’t need nudity to make noise. With a dress code that demanded decency with drama, celebrities had to bring style to the red carpet and while some slayed, others just survived.
From Alia’s heritage-meets-haute moment to Pedro’s bold vest game, this year’s festival will be remembered not just for its films, but for its fashion reinvention.
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