Stop the presses – and maybe hold that strategically placed sheer panel! As Hollywood's elite are literally putting the finishing touches on their looks for today’s glittering Cannes Film Festival grand opening, May 13th, a fashion decree has rocked the Riviera: the beloved, headline-dominating "naked dress" is CANCELED.
For years, these barely-there concoctions of chiffon, lace, and illusion netting have been the A-list's not-so-secret weapon for red carpet domination. A whisper of fabric here, a daring reveal there, and bam – instant global sensation. But it seems the party is over.
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In a move that could have stylists mainlining espresso and frantically rummaging through backup options, the Cannes Film Festival quietly slipped an amendment into its dress code on their website. The bombshell? "Nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival." The official line is "for decency reasons," but fashion-watchers are reading between the (sheer) lines.
So, what does this mean for the parade of stars set to descend upon the South of France today? Chaos, darling, potentially chic chaos! Imagine the phone calls burning up the lines between celebrities, stylists, and designers. That jaw-dropping gown that was meant to be the moment? It might now be contraband.
This means the Cannes red carpet, famous for its high-glamour and sometimes eyebrow-raising fashion, is set for a dramatic makeover this year. Style-watchers will remember previous year's daring looks: actress Florence Pugh in her nipple-bearing dress, model Irina Shayk stunned in a barely there number with an off the shoulder crop top, and actress Kate Beckinsale turned heads in a glittery, see-through dress. Model Kendall Jenner also embraced the trend with a bondage-inspired, black gown that turned heads. Under this new world order, would they even make it past the velvet ropes?
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 21: Irina Shayk attends the "Firebrand (Le Jeu De La Reine)" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)However, the abrupt amendment banning nudity is sparking more questions than it answers. What exactly is Cannes' definition of "nudity"? What is now grounds for dismissal from the Croisette? The amendment is frustratingly vague on what "nudity" actually entails, leaving everyone guessing. Is a hint of side-boob an offense? A strategically "unlined" bodice?
But this isn't the only fashion clampdown. The updated guidance also includes a ban on "voluminous" outfits with large trains, a potential headache for stars planning an old school theatrical entrance.
One has to wonder: what was the final, nearly invisible straw? For Cannes organizers, it seems they're drawing a line in the sand—or rather, on the red carpet—preferring to keep overt exhibitionism for the nearby beaches. As the 2025 festival officially opens its doors today, all eyes will be on the arriving stars to see how they navigate these new rules. Will we see a more demure red carpet, or will fashion's brightest find clever new ways to make a statement? The style game in the South of France just got a whole lot more interesting.
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