Cannes makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet
- The Cannes Film Festival, on the eve of its 78th edition in May 2025, explicitly prohibited nudity on the red carpet and throughout the festival.
- This update clarified long-standing rules and responded to recent attention on sheer and nude dresses trending among celebrities.
- The festival also banned voluminous outfits that disrupt guest movement or seating, alongside maintaining black tie requirements for evening premieres.
- According to Cannes officials, the nudity ban aligns with the event's institutional framework and French law and aims to prevent full nudity rather than regulate attire generally.
- This policy amendment aims to curb the growing naked dress trend, signaling stricter enforcement to preserve decorum on the Croisette.
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