Cannes 2025: Nudity Ban Causes a Stir on the Red Carpet
- At the May 13, 2025 Cannes Film Festival, actress Halle Berry was required to change her outfit due to new dress code rules in Cannes, France.
- Festival organizers introduced the dress code to prohibit nudity and voluminous gowns that disrupt movement, aiming to enforce decency and order.
- Berry’s original dress by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta had a large train, violating the new restrictions, which ban excessive volume and nudity on the red carpet and inside theaters.
- Berry expressed her support for the guideline regarding nudity, indicating a slight but noticeable change in Hollywood's approach following several challenging years at the box office.
- The festival’s enforcement of these rules signals a possible move toward emphasizing film and artistry over spectacle, though it remains too early to determine lasting impact.
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Cannes 2025: Nudity ban causes a stir on the red carpet
Cannes has rolled out a new dress code banning full nudity and oversized gowns, shaking up red carpet fashion and sparking debate. Culture editor Eve Jackson has the latest, as stars like Halle Berry reveal they've had to rethink their looks. The move comes after years of sheer, nipple-baring outfits. FRANCE 24's Stella Elgersma hit the Croisette to see how festival-goers are reacting.
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