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All the Fashions From the 2026 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

Celebrity on a red carpet wearing a strapless silver sequin gown and a diamond choker, surrounded by photographers.

3, 2, 1. . . Action! As of tonight, the 2026 Cannes Film Festival has officially kicked off in France. And one of the best parts of the annual festival is its glorious red carpet, where some of the biggest names of world cinema are expected to make their mark.

The Grand Théâtre Lumière hosted the festival’s opening ceremony, led by the French-Malian actress Eye Haïdara. There, the entire jury presented itself to the eyes of the world: Serving on the committee this year is Park Chan-wook, the first Korean jury president in history, who was joined by Demi Moore, Ruth Negga, Laura Wandel, Chloé Zhao, Diego Céspedes, Isaach De Bankolé, Paul Laverty, and Stellan Skarsgård. (At the end of the opening ceremony, meanwhile, was a performance by Theodora and Oklou, and a screening of the opening film: The Electric Venus by Pierre Salvadori.)

On the first day of the Cannes red carpet, meanwhile, the hand-picked A-list guests caught everyone’s eye. Highlights included Emily in Paris star Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu in an airy purple Saint Laurent gown by Antony Vaccarello gown, Demi Moore in a fitted sparkly Jacquemus frock, and many more. But this is only the start! Stay tuned for two more weeks’ worth of stellar Cannes fashions.

Below, scroll on for all of the fashion highlights from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

  • Elegant woman on a red carpet in a black-and-beige polka dot dress with a black floral accessory, photographers in the background
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  • Actor in a white tuxedo posing on a red carpet as photographers surround him.
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  • Woman in a black lace evening gown on a red carpet with photographers in the background capturing the moment
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  • Man on the red carpet in a navy double-breasted suit with burgundy shirt and boutonniere, posing for cameras in the background.
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  • Elegant woman in an off-shoulder black gown with sparkling cape details on a red carpet, wearing emerald jewelry and a soft smile.
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  • Man in a black tuxedo and bow tie posing on a red carpet amid photographers and press.]','Man in a formal black suit on a red carpet with cameras flashing in the background.
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  • Celebrity on a red carpet wearing a white gown with a black sequined off-the-shoulder overlay; photographers in background.
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  • Man in a black tuxedo and bow tie posing on a red carpet while photographers surround him at a premiere event.
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  • A glamorous woman on a red carpet in a white, ruffled gown with a diamond necklace, posing for photographers.
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  • Woman in a voluminous purple ruffled gown posing on a red carpet while photographers snap pictures behind her.
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  • Man in a dark suit with a black bow tie standing on a red carpet, photographers behind him at a formal event
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  • Young man in a black velvet tuxedo posing on a red carpet with photographers in the background
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  • Man in a black tuxedo and bow tie poses on a red carpet, surrounded by photographers with cameras in the background.
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  • Woman on a red carpet wearing a white halter-neck gown, posing for cameras with photographers in the background.
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  • Celebrities posing on a red carpet with cameras flashing from a crowd of photographers in the background.
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  • Woman in a pale floral gown posing on a red carpet as photographers crowd behind her.
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  • Seven formally dressed people posing on a red carpet in front of a large backdrop with fashion imagery, smiling for the camera.
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  • Man in a black suit posing on a red carpet with photographers in the background.
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  • Woman on a red carpet wearing a sparkling silver off-shoulder gown with a peplum, surrounded by paparazzi and photographers.
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This article was originally published on Vogue France.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 79th Cannes Film Festival takes place in the South of France, primarily centered at the Grand Théâtre Lumière on the famous La Croisette in Cannes.

The 2026 jury featured a prestigious lineup, including Park Chan-wook (as jury president), Demi Moore, Ruth Negga, Chloé Zhao, Laura Wandel, Diego Céspedes, Isaach De Bankolé, Paul Laverty, and Stellan Skarsgård.

This year’s red carpet showcased a shift toward timeless elegance and “sculptural” fashion. Highlights included Demi Moore in custom Jacquemus, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu in Saint Laurent, and a diverse range of looks that leaned into refined, high-fashion silhouettes rather than overt theatricality.

Yes, the festival maintains a strict dress code. A notable regulation prohibits nudity on the red carpet and in festival areas. Furthermore, the festival has implemented guidelines to discourage excessive volume or long trains, favoring a more structured and sophisticated aesthetic.

The 2026 festival spans two weeks, officially kicking off with an opening ceremony on May 13, 2026, and concluding with its closing ceremony and final screenings on May 23, 2026.

Manon Garrigues

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Manon Garrigues is a culture journalist for Vogue France. Her written work can be also read in other pubications, such as Grazia France, dailyElle, and British Vogue.

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