13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
Cannes Film Festival 2025: All you need to know about the fashion and cinema
The Cannes red carpet has given us fashion history in motion – from Princess Diana's iconic 'Revenge Dress' moment in 1994 to Bella Hadid's barely-there Schiaparelli gown in 2021 that broke the internet, to Indian actresses Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra's iconic debuts.
This year, as the festival returns from May 13-24, stylists are working overtime to create jaw-dropping looks within the strict new guidelines that ban nudity and restrict overly voluminous designs. The updated dress code specifies elegant eveningwear: think Angelina Jolie's legendary 2011 black Versace thigh-slit gown or Timothée Chalamet's 2022 white Louis Vuitton harness look – sophisticated with just the right edge. The Star-Studded Jury
Leading this year's prestigious competition is jury president Juliette Binoche, marking her 40th anniversary since first gracing the Cannes red carpet. She heads an exceptional panel of global talent: – Halle Berry (Oscar-winning actor/director) – Leila Slimani (award-winning French-Moroccan novelist) – Dieudo Hamadi (Congolese documentary filmmaker) – Hong Sang-soo (renowned South Korean auteur) – Payal Kapadia (rising Indian filmmaker) – Alba Rohrwacher (Italian acting powerhouse) – Carlos Reygadas (visionary Mexican director)
– Jeremy Strong (Emmy-winning Succession star)
The festival kicks off May 13 at 7:15 PM local time (9:15PM GST) with a tribute to Robert De Niro, receiving an honorary Palme d'Or for his legendary career spanning Taxi Driver to The Irishman. Other must-see moments include: – May 14: Tom Cruise's explosive Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning premiere – May 18: Nicole Kidman accepting the Women In Motion Award
– Daily competition screenings from auteurs like Arnaud Desplechin and Alice Rohrwacher
On a shocking note for many of the attenders and fans who are waiting to enjoy the show from behind screen, Cannes has announced that no nudity, ball gowns or long trails will be allowed on the carpet. While the dress code has tightened, Cannes fashion remains unmatched. The guidelines permit: – For women: Long gowns, cocktail dresses, or elegant pantsuits – For men: Classic tuxedos or dark suits with bow ties
– Footwear must be formal Here are some of the most iconic Cannes looks of all time
From the opening night's French comedy 'Leave One Day' to Spike Lee's hotly anticipated 'Highest 2 Lowest' starring Denzel Washington, this year's festival promises a dazzling mix of cinematic excellence and fashion innovation. Past Palme d'Or winners like Parasite and Pulp Fiction remind us that at Cannes, the art on screen and the art on the red carpet are equally legendary.
As the stars ascend those famous 24 red-carpeted steps each evening, all eyes will be watching – not just for the films they represent, but for the fashion statements that will define Cannes 2025. In this temple of cinema and couture, even the strictest rules can't contain true star power. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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