Cannes Film Festival Implements New Dress Code for 78th Edition

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The Cannes Film Festival, set to take place from May 13 to May 24, 2025, has introduced a new dress code rule, restricting three types of gowns from the red carpet due to concerns about decency and traffic flow. Supermodel Bella Hadid, a seven-time attendee of the event, pushed the boundaries with her striking entrance, wearing a sleek black Saint Laurent dress that showed her side boob.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cannes Film Festival has implemented a new dress code rule, banning voluminous dresses, dresses with long trains, and nudity from the red carpet and other areas of the festival.
  • The affected garments have caused disruption in the past, hindering the flow of traffic and complicating seating in the theatre.
  • Bella Hadid, a seven-time attendee of the festival, wore a sleek black Saint Laurent dress that showed her side boob, defying the new dress code.
  • The festival's new dress code requires evening wear, long dress, or a tuxedo for gala screenings, while tote bags, backpacks, or large bags are prohibited.
  • The festival has a long history of celebrities pulling up with controversial outfits, with a lot of skin shown in the French Riviera.
  • Bella Hadid's entrance was met with praise on social media, with fans drooling over her good looks and new hair color.
  • The festival's website states that nudity is prohibited on the red carpet and other areas of the festival for decency reasons.
  • Other celebrities who have made grand and surprising entries at the film festival in the past include Kendall Jenner, Natasha Poly, Elle Fanning, Meredith Mickelson, Hari Nef, and Winnie Harlow.

Statistics:

  • 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival
  • May 13 to May 24, 2025: the festival will take place in the French Riviera
  • 7 pm and 10 pm: the timing for the Grand Théâtre Lumière gala screenings
  • 7-time attendee: Bella Hadid's attendance at the Cannes Film Festival

Sources:

  • Cannes Film Festival website
  • Organiser's website
  • Bella Hadid's past appearances at the Cannes Film Festival