Cannes, il red carpet più glamour: gli abiti iconici che hanno fatto la storia – Corriere della Sera
- The red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival continues to serve as the most glamorous stage in global cinema, functioning as a high-profile intersection of film and fashion.
- According to reporting from Corriere della Sera, the festival's red carpet is governed by a set of rigorous, often unwritten rules.
- More recent additions to the dress code include restrictions on nudity and the use of voluminous trains.
The red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival continues to serve as the most glamorous stage in global cinema, functioning as a high-profile intersection of film and fashion. The event, held on the Croisette, is recognized as one of the most significant fashion showcases of the European season.
According to reporting from Corriere della Sera, the festival’s red carpet is governed by a set of rigorous, often unwritten rules. These guidelines generally prohibit the wearing of shorts and discourage short skirts, while mandating the use of high heels.
More recent additions to the dress code include restrictions on nudity and the use of voluminous trains.
Defying the Dress Code
Despite the strict expectations, some of the most iconic moments in the history of the festival have come from those who chose to break the rules. In 1991, Madonna challenged convention by stripping down to wear a cone bra designed by Jean Paul Gaultier.
In 2018, Kristen Stewart opted for a different kind of transgression when she removed her Christian Louboutin stilettos to walk barefoot across the red carpet.
Icons of Elegance
While some stars sought to disrupt the status quo, others have become benchmarks for pure elegance. Princess Diana’s appearance in 1987 remains a definitive example, featuring an ice-blue dress created by Catherine Walker.
More recently, Hunter Schafer embodied this standard of elegance in 2024, wearing a fluid silk gown by Armani.
Historical Highlights of the Croisette
The festival’s fashion history is marked by several unforgettable looks that blended different eras and styles. In 1974, Jane Birkin wore a sequined ruffled dress that combined elements of the 1920s and 1970s, paired with sheer tights.
Another standout moment occurred in 1995 during the premiere of Isaac Mizrahi’s documentary Unzipped
. Sharon Stone wore a silver Valentino skirt that was buttoned but designed to reveal a pair of hand-embroidered shorts when open.