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The Celebrities At The 2025 Cannes Film Festival Are Finding Loopholes In The No-Nudity Clause
We’re here for it.
ICYMI, on the morning of May 12 (just 24 hours before the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival began), the annual affair made a shocking announcement. “For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival,” shared the festival’s official charter. “Voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theater are not permitted.” Since the festival is known for spotlighting sheer, risqué, and dramatic designs, this new policy likely threw a wrench in attendees’ sartorial plans. However, on the opening day of the festival, fashion muses proved they’re up for the challenge. Halle Berry, Eva Longoria, Julia Garner, and more A-listers adhered to the new rules, while still embracing their sultry side.
The no-nudity news practically broke the internet, because free-the-nip moments, peek-a-boo undies, and elongated trains are Cannes staples. In 2024 alone, Bella Hadid went sheer in Saint Laurent Fall 2024 and archival Versace Spring 2001 Couture, Elle Fanning’s Gucci Resort 2025 dress cascaded down the staircase, and Naomi Campbell re-wore a transparent Chanel 1996 gown that she originally debuted on the runway 28 years ago. If these looks were worn this year, each celebrity might not be allowed to walk the red carpet.
With that said, the 2025 Cannes fashion is more modest than previous festivals. Even so, the step-and-repeats are anything but boring. At the iconic Hotel Martinez (which famously hosts the VIP guests) on May 13, Longoria, for one, was snapped by the paparazzi in a body-hugging maxi. Complete with slim straps, a plunging neckline, and head-to-toe sequins, the dress gave naked dressing vibes, without revealing too much. Also on Tuesday, Garner responded to the update in a micro-mini LBD from Gucci — a fitting selection for the brand ambassador. The halter-neck number stopped mid-thigh and even peeked some side boob.
All this to say? Celebrities are taking the regulations with a grain of salt. From now until May 24, stay tuned to TZR for the best celebrity looks at the Cannes Film Festival. Plus, keep an eye out for various loopholes in support of sheer.
May 22
Elle Fanning
At a photo-call for her new comedy, Sentimental Value, Fanning made a strong case for slogan tee summer with a piece from Dylan’s T-Shirt Club, an 11-year-old streetwear designer. She paired it with light-wash jeans, a thin belt, and a satin headscarf all from Gucci.
May 21
Elsa Hosk
Hosk found a way around the “no-nudity” requirements with a semi-sheer archival Thierry Mugler Fall 1995 gown. Claudia Schiffer originally debuted the divine design on the runway.
Elle Fanning
Fanning was the spitting image of a princess in a pale green sequin gown created by Armani Privé.
Gracie Abrams
To support her boyfriend, Paul Mescal at his movie’s Cannes premiere, Abrams donned a custom Chanel LBD with intricate beading on the bodice.
Taraji P. Henson
Henson brought some color to The History of Sound soirée in a yellow floral gown from Oscar de la Renta Fall 2025.
May 20
Naomi Campbell
Scarlett Johansson
Johansson’s custom Prada gown at the A Private Life premiere sparked an online debate: Is it baby blue or lavender?
May 19
Dakota Johnson
Johnson looked ethereal in a fringe-covered baby pink gown from Gucci — a on-brand choice for the label’s loyal ambassador.
Rihanna
With her growing baby bump on full display, Rihanna made her Cannes debut in a custom Alaïa gown inspired by the Fall 2025 show.
May 18
Daisy Edgar-Jones
The Twisters actor shimmered in a custom strapless Gucci gown. At first, the multitude of sequins appeared black, but they’re actually chocolate brown.
Nicole Kidman
Kidman embraced her grungey side in a menswear-inspired jacket and jeans from Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2025.
Diane Kruger
Kruger embodied pure glamour at The Richest Woman In The World premiere in a custom lace gown from Dolce & Gabbana.
Zoey Deutch
Deutch was the picture of French Riviera-esque elegance in a striped Chanel tea-length dress inspired by a Gabrielle Chanel 1956 design. She wore it in her movie New Wave.
May 17
Julianne Moore
Moore’s one-shoulder LBD was created by Bottega Veneta’s new creative director, Louis Trotter — months before her Milan Fashion Week debut.
Eva Longoria
Longoria waved to fans at The Phoenician Scheme screening in a rose gold gown from Tamara Ralph Spring 2025 Couture.
Jennifer Lawrence
Inspired by a 1949 Dior design, the French atelier created this delicately-pleated white ball gown for the Die My Love premiere.
Emma Stone
Stone channeled the lingerie dressing trend with a two-tone Louis Vuitton Fall 2025 look.
May 16
Angelina Jolie
Always on board for a neutral number, Jolie stunned in a beige Brunello Cucinelli Fall 2025 gown, plus Chopard jewelry.
Kristen Stewart
Stewart tapped into the menswear renaissance in long shorts and a matching satin blazer, both from Chanel. Her accessories, including a baseball cap and calf-length shorts, upped the masculine energy.
Julia Garner
The crystal-covered fringe on Garner’s Tom Ford Fall 2025 gown added texture to the long-sleeve look.
Natalie Portman
At the Eddington premiere, Portman’s scalloped Dior gown referenced her famous recreation of the Junon gown at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
May 15
Diane Kruger
Kruger accessorized her ‘40s-inspired custom Prada gown with a knotted headband and Fred Paris diamonds.
May 14
Irina Shayk
Ahead of the Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning premiere, Shayk was spotted in a vintage long-sleeve dress from Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 1988. The top was velvet, contrary to the high-low skirt.
While exploring Cannes on May 14, the supermodel paired a lingerie-inspired slip dress with chunky sneakers and socks.
May 13
Bella Hadid
On the red carpet of the Partir Un Jour screening, Hadid (and her golden blonde hair) stole the show in a timeless Saint Laurent dress, complete with a thigh-high slit and open sides on the bodice.
Hadid’s little black dress streak continued in a Jacquemus drop-waist design, alongside matching flats, a top-handle bag, and a divine diamond necklace.
Halle Berry
Just a few hours after telling Variety she “had an amazing dress by Gaurav Gupta that I cannot wear tonight because it’s too big of a train,” Berry arrived at the opening ceremony in a Jacquemus Fall/Winter 2025 dress with vertical black-and-white stripes.
Eva Longoria
Longoria’s champagne-colored Tamara Ralph S/S ‘25 Couture gown delivered an optical illusion.
Heidi Klum
The German model ignored the “no voluminous outfits” restriction with an elongated Elie Saab gown, which embodied the silhouette of a rose.
Julia Garner
Knowing Garner, she likely would’ve styled this custom Gucci gown without the nude underlay. But per the new guidance, she wore a neutral sequin slip underneath the draped tulle.
Irina Shayk
Shayk approved the polka-dot craze in an off-the-shoulder voluminous gown seen on the Armani Privé F/W ‘19 Couture runway.
Halle Berry
Berry is a member of the Cannes jury this year, so she arrived bright and early on May 13 in a tweed skirt set from Chanel, alongside peep-toe pumps.
Eva Longoria
On May 13, Longoria approved the butter yellow color craze in a sleeveless sheath dress with a high neck.
That same day, Longoria sparkled in a beige sequin-covered maxi dress, which appeared to be a subtle take on naked dressing.
Julia Garner
All eyes were on Garner on Tuesday in head-to-toe Gucci, starting with a halter-neck micro-mini LBD, strappy sandals, and the GG Marmont Shoulder Bag in pastel yellow.
Shanina Shaik
On the first day of the festival, the supermodel delivered major business-wear inspo in a matching gray set, a black east-west bag, and complementary slingback heels.
Irina Shayk
Shayk embodied French Riviera realness in an all-white ensemble, which spotlighted a timeless button-down, a flowy maxi skirt, ballet flats, and the pièce de résistance: an Hermès Birkin 40.
May 12
Bella Hadid
With her new honey blonde hair on full display, Hadid proved she’s still the queen of Cannes in a vintage Dolce & Gabbana corset, low-waisted trousers, vintage raffia Saint Laurent heels, and the Manhattan Top-Handle Bag, also from her favorite atelier.
Halle Berry
Just a few hours before the red carpet rolled out, Berry arrived at the Hotel Martinez on May 12 in a fringed top and crimson red heels. The bold footwear peeked out from underneath her pleated pants.
Heidi Klum
On May 12, Klum and her husband, Tom Kaulitz matched each other’s edgy energy in all-black attire.
