The best off-duty moments from Cannes Film Festival 2025
I love to see Bella Hadid pivot and pose on the steps of the Grand Théâtre Lumière for Cannes Film Festival in a gilded Schiaparelli necklace shaped like fanning bronchi, but it is the model's off-duty moments that have arguably had the greatest impact on fashion culture. Not because they're any less curated, of course, but because it's easier to see yourself reflected in a pair of jeans and a nice top, or a casual dress and trainers, than a red carpet ballgown that has taken God-knows-how-many-hands to bring to life.
While the idea of a celebrity being visible in public without the help of a professional stylist is, at this point, rare–it is not unusual. And yet Cannes is a strange place in the sense that there is never (ever) an organic off-duty moment. Guests will arrive in the south of France with Rimowas packed with pre-planned looks not just for their official engagements, but for whenever it is they leave their hotel rooms. It's a phenomenon that produces brilliant images—like that of Hadid licking ice-cream from the banks of the Plage du Midi in a Hushidar Mortezaie dress patch-worked from keffiyeh fabric, or waving from the windows of the Hôtel Martinez in a lace-up Versace fall 2003 dress—which end up painting just as vivid a portrait of Cannes as any red carpet.
Scroll to see the best 'off-duty' moments from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, here.
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Straits Times
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- Straits Times
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Vogue Singapore
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- Vogue Singapore
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Then begs the question: how do we sieve out the best of all? Make-up trends surely begin somewhere, and learning from our seasoned celebrities is never a bad place to start if you're feeling overwhelmed. Vogue Singapore might be of help to you on that front—with our monthly curation of captivating beauty moments, courtesy of our favourite faces from Hollywood, the K-pop scene and more, just for that fresh jazz of inspiration. May presented no shortage of beauty moments to marvel at. Celebrity glamour was dialled up to full volume, courtesy of the Met Gala and Cannes Film Festival both taking place this month. At the Met, glossy lips and intricate hair details reigned supreme, as seen on the likes of Doechii, Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya. Following that, it was all about fresh radiance as celebrities decamped to Europe for spring, from Bella Hadid's newly debuted blonde locks at Cannes, to the polished updos seen on Lupita Nyong'o and Margaret Qualley at Chanel's Cruise 2025/26 show on Lake Como. Inspiration awaits—scroll down to take in the best celebrity beauty looks from May 2025. @bellahadid 1 / 14 Bella Hadid Did we expect anything less than a complete bombshell turnout at Cannes from Bella Hadid? No—but the model still managed to surprise by stepping out with freshly dyed blonde locks. A bronzed base complements her new honey tones. Getty 2 / 14 Lupita Nyong'o Newly minted Chanel ambassador Lupita is the picture of vibrancy at the brand's cruise show on Lake Como, Italy. The effect comes courtesy of her berry-pink eyelids and pout, not to mention her delicately embellished updo. @saythename_17 3 / 14 Hoshi of Seventeen They're officially back—ahead of their new album Happy Burstday 's release, Seventeen dropped a series of arresting teaser photos featuring their members. Here, Hoshi stands out with ice-hued hair and matching inner eye corners, finished off with a dusting of blush across the nose bridge. Getty 4 / 14 Alex Consani Coordinating with the crystals encrusting her Swarovski gown—18,400 of them, no less—was Alex Consani's embellished peepers at the Met Gala. Below her signature bleached brows, a string of crystals neatly frames her kohl-lined cat eye. @imaanhammam 5 / 14 Imaan Hammam There's nothing like a blowout to channel vintage glamour—and model Imaan Hammam got the brief. Replete with a chocolate brown shade by her hair stylist Hos Hounkpatin, it was a look completed by deep bronzer and glossy, lined lips. @sydney_sweeney 6 / 14 Sydney Sweeney The Met Gala was a showcase for intricate hair details, and Sydney Sweeney nailed the trend with her artfully plastered curls. Hyper-long lashes and a jet black smokey eye add instant drama. @makeupbychelseax 7 / 14 Doechii Blink and you'll miss it. It was all about subtle touches for Doechi's Met Gala glam, from a subtly embossed Louis Vuitton logo atop her cheek to her boldly lined pout. @zoeydeutch 8 / 14 Zoey Deutch Zoey Deutch offers up a masterclass in Old Hollywood elegance at Cannes. Cropped curls, parted and secured in place, alongside her stunning red lip do the trick. Reach for her lip pencil, Chanel's Le Crayon Lèvres In 184 Rouge Intense, to emulate its va-va-voom effect. @ninapark 9 / 14 Hoyeon Jung It's not hard to cast a radiant impression when you're Hoyeon Jung. For Louis Vuitton's recent Cruise show, make-up artist Nina Park took to the actress and model's mien with a warm palette, while hair stylist Hyungsun Ju tended to her casually chic mane. @ninapark 10 / 14 Laufey In a look that's as delicately sublime as any of her songs, Laufey sports subtle pearl-like accoutrements atop face-framing tendrils while attending the Gold Gala. @ 11 / 14 Seulgi of Red Velvet Matchy-matchy. Pair wine-coloured talons with a vivid crimson lip, a la Red Velvet's Seulgi, seen here in a teaser photo ahead of her newly released comeback with bandmate Irene. @ariana_greenblatt 12 / 14 Ariana Greenblatt Bobs have been all the rage as of late, and actress Ariana Greenblatt is yet another celebrity making the case for the chic cut. On the red carpet at Cannes, it's all about insouciant texture for her cropped locks, while sporting dusty rose shades across her lips and cheeks. @simoneashley 13 / 14 Simone Ashley Springtime in the South of France gives Simone Ashley the perfect excuse to channel her 'inner Swiss mountain girl dreams', with a classic beauty base and scarf-wrapped 'do. @tyronmachhausen 14 / 14 Margaret Qualley A charming updo never disappoints. While attending Chanel's Cruise show in Italy, Margaret Qualley's was marked out with thick tendrils falling to one side of her face. Bonus points for a glowing complexion, accentuated by Chanel's Les Beiges Healthy Golden Glow Powder in Éclat Du Soir.
