The recent 2026 Cannes Film Festival, held from May 12 to 23, was noted for its subdued atmosphere, with fewer A-list celebrities present and several major Hollywood studios opting out of the event. Nonetheless, the prestigious festival in the French Riviera showcased a dazzling array of fashion statements, with stars like Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, and others flaunting extravagant outfits on the iconic Cannes red carpets. The trend this year included sculptural gowns, vibrant ensembles, bold neckties, and eye-catching statement necklaces, as seen on celebrities like Harit Buayoi, Colman Domingo, and model Alioune Badara Fall.
Here are the top 10 standout looks from the 79th Cannes Film Festival red carpets:
1. Taylor Russell stunned in a custom Dior gown designed by Jonathan Anderson, featuring a structured bodice, elegantly draped skirt, and a bustle adorned with green accents. Completing her look was a diamond choker by Parisian jeweler Chaumet.
2. Demi Moore, a jury member at the festival, turned heads in a hot pink ball gown by Canadian-designed, Paris-based label Matières Fécales, styled by Canadian fashion guru Brad Goreski.
3. Chloé Zhao, another jury member, wowed in a blowfish-inspired ensemble by Schiaparelli, featuring a crystal and organza-spiked jacket and skirt from the brand’s haute couture collection.
4. Colman Domingo stood out in a striking purple outfit by Valentino, which included a sequined caped blouse, tailored trousers, and jewelry by Boucheron, styled by Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald.
5. Bella Hadid graced the red carpet with her brother Anwar in a Prada ensemble, donning a strapless embellished satin column dress, a matching cape with bomber sleeves, and leather pumps, accessorized with jewelry by Chopard.
6. Cate Blanchett exuded elegance in a Givenchy gown by Sarah Burton, featuring an embroidered halter-neck with a fringed hem, complemented by matching fringed gloves.
7. Tilda Swinton, a Chanel ambassador, showcased two remarkable looks from the fashion house, including a blue and white ombré haute couture set and a draped red gown for the festival’s closing ceremony.
8. Kristen Stewart, a Chanel ambassador, wore a black-and-red column dress by the brand, paired with matching red lipstick for the screening of “Full Phil.”
9. Aja Naomi King dazzled in a silk chiffon Tamara Ralph haute couture gown on the “Fatherland” red carpet, completed with silver Casadei pumps and Pasquale Bruni jewelry, styled by Bannerman and McDonald.
10. Coco Rocha turned heads at the screening of “Fjord,” which won this year’s Palme d’Or, in a stunning velvet gown by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta, accessorized with jewelry by Elsa Jin.
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival may have been quieter in terms of star power, but the fashion spectacle on the red carpets certainly did not disappoint.