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All the Fashions From the 2026 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

Woman in a lavender off-the-shoulder gown posing on a red carpet with photographers in the background, wearing large chandelier earrings.

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3, 2, 1. . . Action! This week, 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 Anthony 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.

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  • Woman in a white lace gown posing on a red carpet with photographers in the background
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  • Woman on red carpet wearing a black and beige polka dot dress, with photographers visible in the background.
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  • Young man in a black double-breasted suit and tie posing on a red carpet at a media event, surrounded by photographers.
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  • Man in a white tuxedo with black bow tie stands on a red carpet, hands clasped, photographers in background capturing the moment.
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  • Celebrity on a red carpet posing for paparazzi in a black lace gown with a sheer cape.
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  • Man in an open-black suit and unbuttoned shirt on a red carpet, surrounded by photographers at a formal event.
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  • Model in a white high-neck gown and matching head wrap posing on a red carpet as paparazzi photograph her.
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  • Woman in a silver sequined evening gown posing on a red carpet, surrounded by photographers and cameras in the background.
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  • Young man in a black tuxedo and bow tie standing on a red carpet, with photographers in the background at a formal event.
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  • Man in a double-breasted navy suit with a maroon shirt and tie, standing on a red carpet with photographers in the background; lapel boutonnière visible on left breast.
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  • Asian woman in an off-shoulder black gown with beaded shoulder fringe, emerald necklace and earrings on a red carpet.
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  • Man in a black tuxedo and bow tie on a red carpet, with a blue feather boutonniere on the lapel, photographers in the background.
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  • Woman on a red carpet wearing a white gown with an off-shoulder black lace overlay and dangling earrings, photographers in the background.
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  • Woman in a full-length black sequin gown posing on a red carpet with a crowd of photographers in the background.
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  • Man in a black tuxedo posing on a red carpet with photographers in the background
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  • Asian woman in an off-the-shoulder black gown with a voluminous train posing on a red carpet, photographers surrounding her in the background.
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  • Woman in a floor-length navy-black sequin gown poses on a red carpet as photographers swarm in the background.
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  • Elegant woman on a red carpet in a dramatic white off-shoulder gown with large ruffles, diamond necklace, and black gloves, surrounded by photographers.
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  • Woman on a red carpet wearing a strapless gray gown, black sunglasses, silver bracelets, and a small black clutch.
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  • Woman in a voluminous purple ruffled gown posing on a red carpet as paparazzi photograph her.
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  • Man in a dark suit and bow tie standing on a red carpet as photographers surround him.
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  • Young man in a black velvet tuxedo with bow tie on a red carpet, photographers in the background capturing the moment.
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  • Man in a black tuxedo and bow tie posing on a red carpet with photographers and onlookers behind him.
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  • Man in a black tuxedo posing on the red carpet as paparazzi crowd him with cameras behind.
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  • Woman on a red carpet wearing a flowing peach-gold gown with a floral embellishment, posing for photographers while a crowd of cameramen line the backdrop.
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  • Woman on a red carpet wearing an emerald-green fringe gown, posing for photographers on a line of cameras to the right.
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  • Elegant woman in a white halter gown posing on a red carpet with photographers in the background.
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  • Group of celebrities in formal gowns and suits posing on a red carpet as photographers crowd the background of a venue.
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  • Woman posing on a pink/red carpet in a pale floral off-shoulder gown, with photographers in the background taking pictures.
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  • Woman in a black off-shoulder evening gown posing on a red carpet as paparazzi surround her in the background.
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  • Group of seven formally dressed people posing on a red carpet at a film premiere, smiling for photos, backdrop with large graphics behind them.
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  • Man in a black suit standing on a red carpet as photographers crowd the background, holding cameras and taking photos.
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  • Celebrity on a pink strapless gown posing on a red carpet with photographers in the background
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  • Person in a black suit with a white shirt and a large white flower brooch, posing on a red carpet with photographers in the background.
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  • Man in a dark suit stands on a red carpet facing the camera, with photographers and crew in the background at a media event outdoors.
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  • Four people posing on a red carpet as photographers surround them, smiling for the cameras. The woman second from left wears a white gown, flanked by a man in a navy suit and another man in a black tux, with a woman in a black dress on the far right.
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  • Three celebrities pose on a red carpet: a woman in a black gown on the left, a man in a black tuxedo center, and a woman in a silver beaded gown on the right, with photographers in the background.
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  • Couple posing on a red carpet: man in a black tuxedo with bow tie and a woman in a sparkling gown, surrounded by photographers and cameras in the background.
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  • Model in a floor-length black lace gown posing on a red carpet as photographers crowd around her.
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  • Woman in a cobalt blue gown posing on a red carpet with photographers behind her.
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  • Woman posing on a red carpet in a pale blue gown with lace choker, surrounded by photographers and paparazzi behind her.
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  • Woman on red carpet wearing a strapless white beaded gown and silver sandals, posing for cameras with a diamond necklace.
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  • Blonde woman in a white jeweled gown posing on a red carpet with photographers in the background.
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  • Woman on a red carpet wearing a white ruffled gown with silver jewelry and plaid platform heels, photographers in the background
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  • Elegant woman in an off-shoulder lavender gown descending red-carpet stairs at a formal event, herself posing for photos with crowd behind.
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  • Woman on a red carpet in a white sleeveless top and black trousers, gold drop earrings, posing as photographers surround her.
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  • Woman in a black lace gown stands on a red carpet as photographers swarm behind her, flashing cameras.
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  • Woman in a colorful fringed gown posing on a red carpet with photographers behind her.
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  • Two men posing on a red carpet; one in a black suit waves, the other in a white embroidered suit stands beside him.
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  • Man on a red carpet wearing a dark pinstripe double-breasted suit with hands in his pockets, guests in formal attire in the background.
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  • Woman on red carpet wearing a white shirt, black waistcoat, striped tie and high-slit skirt, posing for photographers.
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  • Three fashionable women posing together at a marina event; left wears a white pinstripe suit with layered pearl necklaces, middle in a black blazer with a bold metallic belt, and right in an all-white outfit with oversized boots and a cream bag, outdoors by boats and greenery
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  • Woman with curly blonde hair in a beige floral-embellished gown posing at a photo call, photographers behind her.
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  • Woman in a black sleeveless pleated dress posing on a stage with photographers in the background, sunny outdoor setting
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This article was originally published on Vogue.com. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The 79th Cannes Film Festival took place from May 13 to May 23, 2026, primarily centered at the Grand Théâtre Lumière along the Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, France.

The jury was presided over by Park Chan-wook, the first Korean jury president in the festival’s history. He was joined by a panel including Demi Moore, Ruth Negga, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård, Laura Wandel, Diego Céspedes, Isaach de Bankolé, and Paul Laverty.

The red carpet featured a shift toward structured, timeless elegance. Standout looks included jury member Demi Moore in custom Jacquemus, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu in a vibrant Saint Laurent gown, and numerous celebrities opting for refined silhouettes that favored “sculptural” fashion over excessive volume.

The festival maintains strict guidelines, including a prohibition on nudity on the red carpet and surrounding festival areas. Additionally, organizers have implemented measures to discourage overt volume and long trains, favoring a more sophisticated, streamlined aesthetic.

Yes, the Philippines was represented through the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) at the Philippine-Singapore Pavilion. Additionally, Pia Wurtzbach made her fourth consecutive appearance on the red carpet, wearing a white gown by Mark Bumgarner inspired by the musical Moulin Rouge.

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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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