Cannes Film Festival 2025: The Red Carpet Reinvented

The Cannes Film Festival is much more than one of the world's most prestigious film events — it is also a global fashion stage, where trends are launched and creative visions are celebrated. The Cannes Film Festival is the epicenter of cinematic art and haute couture.
The 2025 edition brought a new approach to the red carpet, marked by updated rules that limit the use of excessively voluminous or transparent dresses. However, this didn't stop celebrities from shining — on the contrary, creativity and sophistication were taken to a new level.
This year's Festival dazzled with a red carpet full of glamour, creativity and cultural tributes. Despite the new rules, celebrities continued to surprise with sophisticated and quite daring choices.
The result? A more creative and more conscious red carpet, where each look told a story.
Here are some of the looks we highlighted, from the many that appeared on the Red Carpet this year.
Juliette Binoche - Presidential Elegance
The jury president wowed in a Dior Haute Couture ensemble in off-white silk crepe, comprising a draped hooded top and matching trousers. The piece, designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, required more than 200 hours of artisanal work, reflecting the mastery of the Maison Dior.
Bella Hadid - Modern Sophistication
Known for defying conventions, Bella opted for a black Saint Laurent dress with strategic cutouts, respecting the festival's new guidelines, but without losing her sensuality.
Eva Longoria - Classic, but with a Twist
Eva shone in dresses by Tamara Ralph Couture and Elie Saab, demonstrating how to adapt glamour to the new event norms.
Kristen Stewart - Chanel with a Touch of Rebellion
The actress stunned with a new look of blonde hair with pink tips, evoking the trends of the 2010s, and wore a pink Chanel ensemble during the photocall for her film "The Chronology of Water".
Andie MacDowell - Irreverence Has No Age
The actress opted for a tuxedo with an oversized bow tie, showing that elegance and originality can go hand in hand.
Halle Berry - Maximized Elegance
Halle stood out in a monochromatic Jacquemus dress, adapting to the new rules with a sleek and modern look.
Nitanshi Goel - Tribute to Indian Cinema
The young Indian actress made a memorable debut in a lehenga-saree adorned with images of Indian film icons such as Rekha and Sridevi, paying a beautiful tribute to her country's cinematic heritage.
Heidi Klum - Volume and Personality
The model embraced maximalism in a voluminous floral Elie Saab gown, proving that it's possible to keep the drama within the confines of the set.
For a closer look at the Cannes 2025 red carpet looks, check out the video below:
Fashion & Jewelry: The Finishing Touch of Luxury
In this new edition of Cannes, Jewelry also took center stage.
Statement earrings, vintage bracelets and signature necklaces marked the looks.
The trend was clear: jewelry with identity, often with cultural or historical significance.
2025 Fashion Trends on the Red Carpet
- Smart minimalism: Sophisticated looks with clean cuts and fine fabrics dominated.
- Soft and metallic colors: Whites, pastels and golds were the preferred choices.
- Women's tailoring: Structured coats, tuxedos and pieces with straight cuts were present.
- Homage to culture: Celebrities brought elements from their origins, creating looks with soul.
Conclusion: A Festival of Style and Subtlety
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival showed that it is possible to reinvent elegance with creativity, respect and subtlety and proved that style and creativity can flourish even within limits. With new rules, this year's red carpet fashion was marked by an aesthetic that respected the new guidelines, but was full of personality. The authenticity, respect for cultures and attention to detail shone as much as the films themselves.
The red carpet was transformed into a true stage of conscious style, where each look reflected tradition and sophistication.
If Cannes is a mirror of what’s to come, then we can expect a future of fashion where less is more — and where true luxury lies in the story behind every look.
If there’s one lesson to be learned from this edition, it’s that fashion remains a powerful form of storytelling — and at Cannes, every look is an argument for beauty with purpose.
Images Vogue.