Best Looks From The Cannes Film Festival 2026

*This article will be updated daily with all the new looks!

The annual celebration of independent cinema on the French Riviera kicks off today. Running from May 12, 2026, to May 23, 2026, at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, it's the moment of glamour, when everyone gathers to celebrate cinema.  Each year, this iconic fusion of fashion and film in the South of France sets the benchmark for red-carpet glamour.

The Cannes Film Festival 2026 is already shaping up to be a study in modern red carpet dressing. Sculptural couture, sharp tailoring, and controlled glamour define a Croisette that continues to set the benchmark for cinematic fashion.

Alia Bhatt

Four stellar looks and more to come? Leading the conversation is Alia Bhatt, who brought understated grandeur to the red carpet. But the real star behind each look was celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor. Bhatt’s recent look was a draped ivory Chanderi dhoti-skirt corseted gown by Tarun Tahiliani. Bringing Indian tradition to Cannes, the look oozed glamour, finesse, and a subtle Western touch. She paired the plunging silhouette with minimal ethnic jewellery, including a nose ring, haathphool, ear clips, and a payal. The ensemble beautifully blended vintage Hollywood glamour with traditional Indian dressing.

For the opening night, the actor wore a pristine peach ensemble by Tamara Ralph, accentuating her curves while complementing her skin tone. The real highlight, however, was the chiffon drape, almost reminiscent of a dupatta. The star paired the look with Amrapali Jewels’ Golconda Rosé, a handcrafted white-gold high jewellery creation centred on a rare 5.53-carat Golconda Type IIa diamond, softened by over 168 carats of pink coral and intricate diamond detailing. The piece distilled Jaipur craftsmanship into a contemporary global language, placing Indian high jewellery firmly in the spotlight at Cannes.

Alia’s first appearance resembled a work of art. She wore a custom ball gown by Yash Patil, its hand-painted landscapes echoing the serene beauty of her pastel palette. The corset fit elegantly while the skirt flowed with soft drama. Sparkling jewels—including Chopard yellow diamonds—and Manolo Blahnik mules lent a refined touch to the ethereal look.

It seems like pastel tones define Alia's colour palette this year. Just when you think you've seen the best, she takes over the red carpet in an ethereal white gown. Featuring lace detailing on the corset and a lace choker, the minimalist gown is a perfect pick for white weddings. Keeping the detailing in monotone, she opted for simple diamond studs and a barely-there makeup look to elevate the ensemble.

For the L’Oréal Paris dinner at Cannes, Alia Bhatt once again returned to Tarun Tahiliani in a custom ensemble centred around chintz-inspired florals. The gown combined deep burgundy and soft ivory tones through an off-the-shoulder corseted bodice, curved sleeve detailing, and a long column skirt decorated with intricate botanical motifs. Drawing inspiration from historical chintz textiles, the look merged Victorian corsetry with sari-inspired draping around the waist, creating a silhouette that felt both regal and contemporary.

Adding another layer of vintage grandeur was a statement Sunita Shekhawat Bow Necklace set from the Art Deco collection, crafted with 26.43 carats of diamonds and rose-cut diamonds. Positioned high along the neckline, the jewellery complemented the off-shoulder silhouette while reinforcing the ensemble’s period-inspired elegance.

Farhana Bodi

Farhana Bodi never simply attends the Cannes Film Festival. She arrives in glamour. This year, she leaned fully into maximalism in a custom aquamarine couture gown by Atelier Zuhra. Encrusted with Swarovski crystals and weighing close to 15 kilograms, the sculptural silhouette delivered pure red carpet theatre. She completed the look with accessories from Saltanat Diamond Jewellery, which were created exclusively for Cannes, taking close to a year and over 8,000 hours of meticulous craftsmanship to complete. The necklace and earrings feature 16.51 carats of diamonds, 48.69 carats of aquamarine, and 44.85 carats of beryl, while the statement ring centres around a striking 33.44-carat Paraiba tourmaline.

Rahi Chadda

Rahi Chadda offered one of the most refined menswear moments of the festival in Dior by Jonathan Anderson. A cropped double-breasted jacket, fluid ivory draping, and precise tailoring reworked traditional black-tie dressing into something more relaxed and expressive. Finished with Manolo Blahnik footwear, Messika jewellery, and a Hublot timepiece, the look reflected the ongoing shift in menswear toward softness and individuality.

Tara Sutaria

Tara Sutaria delivered one of the most cinematic debuts of the festival in a custom HELSA Studio ball gown styled by Tanya Ghavri. Leaning fully into vintage Hollywood glamour, the actor embraced structured elegance with a dramatic ivory silhouette that felt timeless against the backdrop of the Croisette. The gown featured a sculpted bodice and voluminous skirt that moved beautifully across the grand staircase. The soft ivory palette added a monochromatic sophistication, while pointed pumps, pearl drop earrings, and softly waved hair completed the old Hollywood mood. The sweetheart neckline softened the dramatic structure of the gown, bringing a romantic quality to the ensemble while framing the look with delicate femininity.

After turning heads in a chic black-and-white midi look, Tara Sutaria returned with another standout look, this time embracing old Hollywood glamour in an all-black Rhea Costa ensemble for the Red Sea Women in Cinema event. The look featured a dramatic off-the-shoulder neckline with voluminous structured draping across the bust, drawing attention to the collarbones and creating a sculptural effect.

The fitted corset-inspired waist sharpened the silhouette before flowing into a sleek pencil skirt. Opera-length black leather gloves, chunky gold earrings, pointed black stilettos, and angular dark sunglasses completed the look, adding a retro cinematic quality. Keeping the beauty look understated yet polished, Tara opted for nude-toned eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, mascara-coated lashes, softly flushed cheeks, and luminous highlighted skin. A nude lip balanced the monochromatic palette, while soft retro curls styled with a side partition and added volume brought the old Hollywood inspiration fully to life.

Demi Moore

Demi Moore delivered one of the festival’s most-discussed fashion runs in custom Jacquemus, moving from playful polka dots at the jury photocall to sculptural red-carpet glamour.

Demi Moore continued her standout run at Cannes Fashion Week with another commanding red-carpet moment, this time in a custom Gucci creation paired with Chopard jewellery. Attending the screening of La Vie D'Une Femme on May 13 as part of the festival jury, The Substance actor wore a rich shade of purple in a strapless gown with a ruched bodice, sheer sleeves, and a flowing skirt with a dramatic thigh-high slit. Matching purple heels and delicate diamond earrings completed the look, balancing elegance with old Hollywood glamour.

What made the ensemble especially striking was the liquid-like sheen of the fabric, which shifted with the lighting throughout the evening. Under camera flashes, the gown radiated an almost iridescent glow, while softer lighting revealed a more muted, ethereal quality. The contrast between transparency and heavier draping added dimension to the silhouette, particularly through the sweeping train and layered skirt construction.

Heidi Klum embraced full-on Cannes drama in an exaggerated couture silhouette defined by volume and a sweeping train, reaffirming her instinct for theatrical red-carpet dressing.

Kelly Rutherford continued to champion quiet luxury in refined, understated eveningwear that leaned into minimalism rather than excess, while Jane Fonda once again embodied timeless couture elegance with unmistakable confidence. Joan Collins brought classic Hollywood glamour to the Croisette, proving that old-school red carpet dressing still commands attention.

Carlos Sainz added a sharp menswear moment in impeccably tailored formalwear, while Rebecca Donaldson leaned into modern minimalism with monochrome precision and clean silhouettes. Maura Higgins continued her strong Cannes run in sculpted couture and high-impact styling that quickly gained momentum across social media.

Fashion personalities Ginta Biku, Jennifer Azar, and Alice Abdel Aziz brought embellishment, drama, and statement silhouettes to the Croisette, each offering a distinct take on contemporary glamour. Ikram Abdi Omar stood out in a structured, elegant Stella McCartney look, while Anaïs Demoustier delivered a softer, more restrained interpretation of French red-carpet dressing. Nataly Osmann added a visually striking moment through dramatic styling, and Lucas Bravo closed the menswear narrative in relaxed, Riviera-ready tailoring.

Araya Alberta Hargate brought polished couture glamour to the Cannes Film Festival in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé Fall/Winter 2025–26 creation. Walking the red carpet as a L'Oréal Paris ambassador, the Thai superstar embraced classic sophistication in a dramatic black gown featuring a plunging neckline and sculpted silhouette.

Hande Erçel embraced full Cannes glamour in a custom Sophie Couture strapless gown drenched in gold. The sculpted silhouette reflected the opulence often associated with the festival’s most memorable red carpet moments, while the Pomellato Gemme Superlative High Jewellery necklace

added another layer of extravagance.

Imane Khelif marked her Cannes Film Festival debut with a sleek Chanel ensemble that represented a crossover between sport, cinema, and luxury fashion. The Algerian athlete wore a timeless black silk gabardine jacket styled with a crisp white cotton shirt and tailored black trousers from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2026 ready-to-wear collection. Coco Crush earrings in 18K white gold and diamonds, along with a statement brooch, added subtle refinement to the sharply tailored look.

Ruth Negga continued the festival’s fascination with black lace in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, drawing inspiration from the house’s Spring 2018 collection. The layered tulle peplum introduced texture and drama to the silhouette, while the long column skirt created a sleek elongated effect that balanced the proportions beautifully. The contrast between delicate lace detailing and structured tailoring gave the ensemble a distinctive edge, while Emerald Chopard jewels completed the look.

Brazilian model Isabella Menin delivered a striking red carpet moment in a sculptural emerald mermaid gown that radiated regal elegance. The fitted silhouette hugged the body before flaring dramatically toward the hem, creating a statuesque effect against the Cannes backdrop. The rich emerald tone added depth and sophistication, while the gown’s sculptural construction brought modern couture drama to the Croisette.

Aja Naomi King embraced romantic couture at the screening of La Vie D'Une Femme in a floral lace-effect gown paired with a matching choker. The white ensemble featured ruffled sleeves and intricate detailing throughout, creating softness without losing structure. While the actor is often associated with dramatic ball-gown silhouettes at Cannes, this Miu Miu look offered a more delicate and restrained interpretation of red-carpet dressing.

Charlotte Cardin continued her strong fashion streak at Cannes in a Saint Laurent black lace gown. Returning to the festival for the second consecutive year, the Quebec singer embraced sheer elegance in a floor-length silhouette that revealed glimpses of lingerie beneath the intricate lace detailing.

Gillian Anderson made her Cannes debut for Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma in an embellished blush-toned couture look by Miu Miu. The minimalist white column dress featured delicate beaded accents that added texture and sparkle to the clean silhouette.

Urvashi Rautela embraced maximalist couture in a dazzling JoliPoli creation that instantly became one of the festival’s most extravagant fashion moments. The fitted mermaid-style silhouette featured a sheer lavender-toned base heavily adorned with crystals, sequins, beadwork, and intricate stone detailing that shimmered dramatically under the Cannes lights.

One of the standout features of the gown was its sculpted corset bodice, embroidered with swirling silver embellishments that appeared almost architectural in design. A sweetheart neckline softened the dramatic construction, while the shoulder accents and flowing cape sleeves added drama. Crystal tassels cascading from the shoulders created the illusion of sparkling wings, amplifying the fantasy-like glamour. Urvashi completed the look with a crystal-encrusted Judith Leiber carousel handbag, adding another statement accessory to the already high-impact couture moment.