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Cannes Film Festival Enforces New Dress Code Banning Nudity and Oversized Outfits

The updated guidelines aim to enhance decency and streamline red carpet proceedings as the festival begins on May 13.

Spike Lee, who took on jury president duties at Cannes in 2021, returns this year with new film "Highest 2 Lowest."
A views shows a private beach with the Bay of Cannes in the background as preparations continue on the French Riviera before the start of the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 12, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
The amendment prohibiting nudity raises more questions than it solves. Particularly in how nakedness is defined. In 2022, Florence Pugh caused controversy in a dress at the Valentino Haute Couture show in Rome that showed her chest.

Overview

  • The Cannes Film Festival has officially prohibited nudity and voluminous outfits with large trains on the red carpet, citing decency and logistical concerns.
  • The new rules, added to the festival's charter, empower welcoming teams to deny access to attendees who violate the dress code.
  • Organizers clarified that the updated policy formalizes long-standing informal rules and aligns with French law and the festival's institutional framework.
  • The changes come as Cannes prepares to open its 78th edition, featuring high-profile premieres, A-list stars, and industry events from May 13 to May 24.
  • Uncertainty remains over whether the rules will be strictly enforced for prominent celebrities, who have historically flouted similar guidelines.