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The Cannes Film Festival rarely disappoints when it comes to fashion, but this year’s edition has arrived with unusual confidence.

The Croisette has turned into a study in contrasts: sculptural couture beside stripped-back tailoring, archival glamour against contemporary minimalism, and celebrities embracing personal style instead of playing safely to the cameras.

From jury members making commanding entrances at the Grand Théâtre Lumière to actors and musicians transforming photocalls into fashion moments of their own, Cannes 2026 has already produced a red carpet worth revisiting long after the premieres end.

Here are the celebrity looks that stood out most so far.

Demi Moore

No one has owned Cannes 2026 quite like Demi Moore this year. As a jury member, she arrived with a wardrobe that balanced theatrical glamour and playful ease without ever feeling overworked.

Her opening-night Jacquemus gown delivered the kind of old Hollywood spectacle Cannes still does best. Covered in soft silver sequins and sculpted through the bodice with architectural detailing at the hips, the dress moved between restraint and drama with spectacular precision.

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt approached Cannes fashion through soft romance rather than spectacle. Her steel-blue Danielle Frankel gown for A Woman’s Life felt delicate but sharply considered, pairing a fitted bodice and lace collar with an exaggerated satin skirt that carried just enough structure to avoid drifting into costume territory.

Styled with understated jewellery and soft beauty choices, the look leaned into modern fairytale dressing without becoming overly precious. It was one of the festival’s quieter fashion triumphs and among the most refined appearances from the Indian celebrities this year.

Isabelle Huppert

For the Parallel Tales premiere, Isabelle Huppert committed entirely to crimson, pairing a sharply cut red gown and Chopard jewels with matching gloves and lipstick for a monochromatic statement that felt fearless rather than nostalgic.

Barbara Palvin

Barbara Palvin turned her Cannes 2026 appearance into one of the festival’s most heartfelt moments, quietly revealing her pregnancy alongside husband Dylan Sprouse in a powder-blue Miu Miu gown. The empire silhouette, feathered hem and restrained styling gave the look an old Hollywood softness that felt elegant, celebratory and refreshingly effortless.

Aja Naomi King

Aja Naomi King embraced full glamour in Tamara Ralph couture, wearing a rich pink gown that balanced drama with modern elegance. The draped corseted bodice and high slit added fluidity and movement, while the restrained styling kept the focus firmly on the gown’s sculptural silhouette.

Souheila Yacoub

Souheila Yacoub brought some of Cannes’ most refreshing fashion choices this year, sidestepping predictable red carpet glamour for sharp tailoring and offbeat silhouettes. For the L’Âge d’Or photocall, she wore an Egonlab Fall 2026 menswear look featuring a feathered halter top and exaggerated wide-leg trousers that felt relaxed, modern and distinctly Riviera.

Leïla Bekhti

Leïla Bekhti brought effortless old-Hollywood glamour to the Cannes 2026 opening ceremony in a black archival Guy Laroche gown. The one-shoulder silhouette, delicate embellishment and lace detailing gave the look a quiet elegance that stood out amid the festival’s louder fashion moments.

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu brought drama to the Cannes red carpet in a deep purple Saint Laurent gown with oversized ruffles and a flowing cape. The bold silhouette carried Anthony Vaccarello’s signature theatricality, while Leroy-Beaulieu’s effortless Parisian ease kept the look polished and sharp.

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum returned to the Croisette in full festival mode, wearing a peach Elie Saab couture gown punctuated by an oversized floral appliqué at the neckline. The silhouette balanced softness and structure, while the long train delivered the kind of high-impact entrance Cannes photographers live for.

Sara Sampaio

Sara Sampaio turned heads in a sculptural white Waad AlOqaili gown with sharp, scale-like textures and a sleek column silhouette. Futuristic yet polished, the look stood apart from the festival’s more traditional couture moments.

Hannah Einbinder

Hannah Einbinder embraced minimalism in a custom Celine look pairing a fitted white high-neck top with a cream satin skirt. Understated and intentionally stripped back, the look stood out precisely because it resisted traditional Cannes spectacle.

Rida Tharana

Indian content creator Rida Tharana made a striking Cannes debut in a sculptural ivory Nikhil Gajare gown featuring a corseted bodice and voluminous chiffon skirt. The focus on Indian craftsmanship and intricate detailing gave the look a distinctly modern couture edge.

Aarti Khetarpal

Artist Aarti Khetarpal brought cultural storytelling to the Cannes carpet in a Vrindavan-inspired lehenga featuring hand-painted artwork. Styled with devotional accessories including a Krishna bag and a pocket Bhagavad Gita, the look felt deeply personal and sincere.

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson delivered two standout Miu Miu moments at Cannes, from a pale embellished gown with jewelled straps at the A Woman’s Life premiere to a playful floral gold dress paired with vivid red sandals for a daytime photocall. Both looks captured her growing ease with fashion experimentation.

Charlotte Cardin

Charlotte Cardin channelled gothic glamour in a sheer black lace Saint Laurent halter gown. Sleek, restrained and sharply styled, the look carried a cool confidence that made it one of the festival’s strongest monochrome moments.

Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger brought effortless drama in an emerald Givenchy gown layered with a sweeping cape over embroidered silk. Fluid and beautifully constructed, the look moved with striking elegance across the Fatherland red carpet.

Elsa Zylberstein

Elsa Zylberstein embraced full Cannes glamour in a mirror-finish metallic gown with a plunging neckline, sheer detailing and diamond jewellery. Bold yet polished, the look shimmered dramatically beneath the festival lights without tipping into parody.

Rebecca Donaldson

Rebecca Donaldson proved the power of restraint in a sleek black Giorgio Armani gown paired with Bvlgari jewels. Elegant and understated, it was one of the festival’s strongest quiet-luxury moments.

Dame Joan Collins

Dame Joan Collins arrived at Cannes in full glamour mode wearing an orchid-inspired Stéphane Rolland couture gown with opera gloves and diamonds. Maximalist and unapologetically dramatic, the look felt perfectly suited to the Croisette.

Alexandra Leclerc

Alexandra Leclerc embraced classic Cannes glamour in an embellished Paolo Sebastian gown at the A Woman’s Life screening. The tiered silhouette shimmered softly under the Riviera lights while maintaining an elegant, polished finish.

Gong Li

Gong Li delivered one of the festival’s most commanding looks in a sculptural black Balenciaga gown. The off-the-shoulder silhouette relied on architectural volume and precision tailoring, while diamond drop earrings added just enough softness to the striking design.

Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga balanced elegance and ease throughout Cannes, from a verdant lace-trimmed Dior gown with Chopard jewels to relaxed ivory Celine tailoring at the jury photocall. Both looks reflected her understated, quietly modern approach to dressing.

Maika Monroe

Maika Monroe embraced high glamour in a silver sequinned Ashi Studio column gown that shimmered beneath the Cannes flashbulbs. Styled with Pasquale Bruni diamonds, the look felt sleek, futuristic and impeccably polished.

He Yan Chao and He Chang Xi

Chinese BL stars He Yan Chao and He Chang Xi (often referred to as XiZhao), brought coordinated elegance to Cannes 2026 in embroidered black-and-white suits featuring floral detailing. Romantic yet sharply tailored, the paired looks quickly became one of the festival’s standout menswear moments.

Kelly Rutherford

Kelly Rutherford embraced modern glamour in a semi-sheer black Giorgio Armani gown covered in sequins and paired with striking Damiani high jewellery. Bold yet controlled, the look balanced sensuality with classic red carpet polish.

Ikram Abdi Omar

Ikram Abdi Omar delivered one of the festival’s cleanest looks in a sculptural white Stella McCartney gown. The monochromatic styling and subtle Pasquale Bruni jewels gave the appearance a poised, architectural elegance.

Farhana Bodi

Farhana Bodi embraced full Cannes extravagance in a crystal-covered aquamarine Atelier Zuhra gown with a dramatic sculptural collar. Designed to shimmer from every angle, the look delivered unapologetic red carpet spectacle.

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