The best and worst outfits at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival so far
- The Cannes Film Festival is underway in France between May 12 and May 23.
- Stars like Jane Fonda and Demi Moore have already attended in glamorous outfits.
- Others, like Heidi Klum, missed the mark with their red-carpet fashion.
The red carpet has officially been rolled out in Cannes, France.
Celebrities are flocking to the resort city to celebrate the Cannes Film Festival, which showcases new films and promotes highly anticipated projects from around the world.
Naturally, many attendees have already made red-carpet appearances in showstopping fashion, from elegant ensembles to daring looks that push the Cannes Film Festival dress code.
These are the best and worst outfits we’ve seen so far.
Demi Moore had a princess moment in a shimmering gown at the festival’s opening ceremony.
The actor and 2026 Cannes Film Festival jury member arrived on the red carpet in a custom Jacquemus gown.
Her strapless, white piece had a fitted bodice with a peplum waist, a mermaid skirt, and all-over iridescent sequins. It looked elegant on Moore and set the tone for the red carpet.
You also couldn’t miss her massive Chopard necklace. The sparkling piece had five rows of large diamonds that sparkled in the light.
Heidi Klum’s dress would have looked better in a different color.
Klum wore an Elie Saab design in pastel yellow for her first day at the festival.
The strapless dress featured a deep neckline adorned with a large pink flower, ruched fabric knotted at her waist, and a floor-length skirt with a matching train.
Though the gown’s silhouette worked great on Klum, especially with her wavy hairstyle, its light color washed her out. The same dress in a more vibrant shade would have been more striking.
Jane Fonda proved that you can never go wrong with a sleek black dress.
The actor and activist wore a custom Gucci gown for the opening ceremony.
The sequined garment had a high neckline, long sleeves, and a floor-length pleated skirt.
It was the perfect choice to complement Fonda’s curly bob hairstyle, and it was strongly accessorized with a diamond-and-stone pendant necklace.
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu wore a gown that overwhelmed her petite frame.
The “Emily in Paris” actor walked the red carpet in a statement ruffled gown from Yves Saint Laurent.
The fuchsia piece had long, exaggerated sleeves, a puffed semi-sheer skirt, and a cape-style train at the back.
Though the gown’s color looked stunning on Leroy-Beaulieu, as did her diamond accessories, its silhouette was too overpowering and distracted from her glamour.
Elijah Wood showed why good tailoring never goes out of style.
Wood wore a classic black tuxedo at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. It comprised a double-breasted jacket, which he wore unbuttoned, a satin bow tie, and trousers tailored perfectly to him.
The suit’s strong fit made him stand out from other attendees who also wore menswear on the red carpet.
The actor completed the look with leather dress shoes and a white button-up top.
Moore returned on day two of the festival in a purple gown that didn’t work as well.
Her off-the-shoulder gown was crafted from a gauzy, see-through fabric that wrapped around her body. It was form-fitting and extended into a long, split train behind her.
The color was stunning on Moore, but its shimmering material didn’t photograph well.
A lining underneath the custom Gucci piece could have improved the iridescent effect.
Alexandra Leclerc and Charles Leclerc looked glamorous together.
The newlyweds walked the “La Vie D’Une Femme” red carpet together in classic eveningwear.
Alexandra Leclerc wore a strapless, semi-sheer Paolo Sebastian gown covered in rose-gold mesh and sequins, while her F1-driver husband wore a classic Giorgio Armani tuxedo.
He embellished the latter look with a bow tie and a diamond, leaf-shaped brooch.
Gillian Anderson’s look was almost perfect — but not quite.
The actor arrived in a sleek, baby-pink gown with four thick straps across the shoulders. The straps and belt around her waist were adorned with chunky crystals and pearls.
Though the color and style suited Anderson, the Miu Miu gown’s silhouette could have been tailored to her better.
Aja Naomi King stunned in white.
The actor chose a white Miu Miu gown for the second day of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, and it was the perfect choice.
The dress was made from a statement floral lace that was sheer enough to reveal her pink satin slip beneath. It also had ruffled feathers, adding another feminine touch.
She completed the look with a diamond choker necklace and a white flower in her hair.
Diane Kruger’s accessories made her outfit look too much like a costume.
The actor attended the third day of the festival in a satin halter minidress with an all-over floral print.
The Givenchy dress was pretty and feminine, and it perfectly matched her bow sandals. She also wore diamond jewelry that complemented the look.
Unfortunately, Kruger also wore a thick green cape that tied around her neck and almost reached the floor. The piece didn’t fit the outfit and made it look like a costume.
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse complemented each other in chic ensembles.
The model, who announced that she’s pregnant, hit the red carpet in a powder-blue Miu Miu gown with sheer cap sleeves, a long pleated skirt, and a feather-fringed hem.
The gown was stunning and had the perfect moment to shine, especially since her husband wore a classic black Prada tuxedo.
Simone Ashley looked like red-carpet royalty.
Ashley, who stars in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” matched the carpet in her strapless, red gown.
The vintage piece, from Alexander McQueen’s fall/winter 2005 line, had a form-fitting bodice and a pleated mermaid skirt.
She wore the gown with a diamond necklace and her hair styled in loose waves.
Andie MacDowell opted for an edgy look, but it missed the mark.
She wore an archival Alberta Ferretti gown that was black and made from semi-sheer fabric.
The pleated piece had a long skirt, a sleeveless top, and a harness-style piece of fabric across the chest.
The dress looked a bit too dark and serious for MacDowell, who is usually all smiles and fun on red carpets.
Cate Blanchett looked like she’d stepped out of the 16th century, and that’s a good thing.
Her custom Louis Vuitton gown was made from black velvet. The form-fitting piece had a mermaid silhouette, a short train, and a square neckline.
All of the above worked for Blanchett, but none could compete with the gown’s stunning ruffled collar.
The latter highlighted her bob haircut and gave the outfit a medieval feel.
Araya A. Hargate’s accessories weren’t the best choices.
Hargate wore a royal-blue gown from Tamara Ralph for the film festival. The satin piece hugged her body and had a structured bodice complete with a dramatic, off-the-shoulder waistline.
The gown’s shape and vibrant color looked glamorous on the actor.
However, it was styled with a thick diamond choker necklace, a floral brooch, a thick bracelet, long earrings, rosy makeup, and an updo hairstyle, which aged Hargate and distracted from the gown’s elegance.
Chloé Zhao took a fashion risk that paid off.
The “Hamnet” director arrived on the red carpet in an animal-print design from Schiaparelli.
The semi-sheer dress, called the Isabella Blowfish dress, was tan with all-over black spots, a ruffled peplum at the waist, and spikes at the shoulders.
The designer brand said on its Instagram page that the haute couture look was inspired by its namesake fish.
Colman Domingo’s outfit could have been improved with one small tweak.
Domingo always shines on the red carpet, and his appearance at Cannes was no different.
He wore a Valentino ensemble comprised of black trousers and a purple tulle top with puffed sleeves, sequined stripes, and a short cape in the back. He also wore a diamond brooch, rings, and a watch.
The outfit was solid, but the pinstripes on his pants slightly clashed with his top. A darker pair of solid-black trousers would have made the outfit sharper.
Bella Hadid looked flawless in white.
The model and Cannes regular arrived in a custom Prada midi dress.
The satin, strapless piece had sequins across its neckline, and Hadid wore a matching bolero around her shoulders.
She also wore white pumps, diamond jewelry, a slicked-back hairstyle, and glowing makeup.
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