Who said you need sheer chaos and mile-long trains to shut down the red carpet? Cannes 2025
came in with a new rulebook—non-revealing, no overly voluminous gowns and honestly? It
made room for some seriously refreshing fashion moments.
This year, it wasn’t about who could bare the most or drag the longest train up the stairs of the
Palais. It was about craftsmanship, structure, and serving main character energy without
flashing a thing. The result? Stars brought elegance, edge, and a whole lot of personality fully
clothed.
Let’s decode how the queens of the carpet are nailing the new Cannes code:
Bella Hadid in Custom Saint Laurent with Chopard Jewelry
Forget barely-there. Bella arrived as if French cinema personally invited her to dinner. Draped in
an ultra-chic Saint Laurent number, she embraced structure and silhouette over skin. Think
vintage glamour with a cool-girl twist. Add those Chopard diamonds? That’s how you do
modesty with maximum drama.
Irina Shayk in Armani Privé
Irina said, “When couture speaks volumes, there’s no need for revealing attire.?” Her Armani
Privé gown was all things luxe and tailored showing off her power stance instead of skin. The
look gave strong femme-fatale energy while staying perfectly in line with Cannes’ upgraded
etiquette.
Eva Longoria in Tamara Ralph
Eva knows how to do Cannes. This time, she stepped out in a Tamara Ralph piece that was
sleek, sculpted, and SO refined. With every detail in place and no unnecessary flare, she
proved that less skin can still mean more impact. Bonus points for the color that made her glow
like a spotlight was following her.
Heidi Klum in Elie Saab
Heidi left the fantasy trains at home and opted for an Elie Saab creation that shimmered with
every step—no feathers, no fluff, just finesse. It was glamorous, grounded, and very
grown-woman fabulous. This is supermodel era meets Cannes class.
Halle Berry in Jacquemus
Halle showed up and reminded everyone why she’s still that girl. Her Jacquemus look played
with sharp lines and clever cuts without ever crossing into revealing. It was modern,
fashion-forward, and absolutely chef’s kiss. A total reset from the usual sheer-dress circuit.
So… Is Modesty the New Sexy?
Cannes 2025’s modesty guidelines, no-train policy might have raised a few heavily-lined brows
at first, but now? It’s giving clarity. It pushed designers to focus on tailoring, creativity, and
innovation rather than shock value. And TBH, we’re kind of here for it.
Fashion doesn’t need to scream to be noticed it can whisper and still turn heads.
But what do you think?
Do these new rules refine red carpet fashion or dull the drama?
Is this the style reset we didn’t know we needed?
-KHIZRA KHAN
