Many of them were waiting for the first shock shots of the red carpet. However, this year, the naked dresses and the spectacular outfits could well give way to more sober silhouettes. As the 2025 Cannes Festival approachesscheduled for May 13 to 24, The organizers hardened the dress code imposed on the guests, ending certain daring clothing which has become emblematic of the Cannes meeting.
Cannes 2025: precise and restrictive rules for all
The detailed regulations have left nothing to chance. On the men’s side, the dark costume Rest of a bet, accompanied by a butterfly knot or a matching tie. Women, they must now opt for a long evening dress, a black-black tailor or a chic top with dark pants. Shoes must be elegant: goodbye sneakers or relaxed sandals.
But it is mainly the prohibitions that draw attention. Transparent dresses, bulky -dragging creations, plunging necklines or too provocative cuts are now prohibited. In sight: outfits like those of Bella Hadid in 2024 or Julia Fox, whose highly commented appearances had gone around the world.
Between elegance and censorship: a disputed border
The new orientation of the festival raises a substantive question: where does decency stops, where does censorship start? Several stylists denounce an attack on artistic freedom and a desire to control the female image.
On the side of the defenders of the regulation, we evoke the need to return to a certain form of refinement and respect for the prestigious framework. But in a universe where fashion is often an extension of a personal or political message, this new rigor could also serve as a muzzle.
A festival at the crossroads
The Red Carpet of Cannes has always been a theater of expression, a place where appearance says as much as speech. By imposing more sober outfits, the festival redefines its identity, between heritage of classical cinema and adaptation to contemporary societal debates.
It remains to be seen whether this new line of driving will be imposed over time, or if it will eventually yield to public pressures, stars and luxury brands. One thing is certain: in Cannes 2025, fashion will be more discreet … But the controversy, it could well shine in a thousand lights.
