Overview

• Amal Clooney attended the Cannes Film Festival solo for the premiere of Bono’s documentary, 'Stories of Surrender,' wearing an archival Dior gown by John Galliano.
• The gown featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and a dramatic floor-sweeping train, elements explicitly banned under Cannes' newly introduced dress code rules.
• Despite the festival's strict enforcement of its guidelines, which has led to some attendees being turned away, Clooney was allowed entry without issue.
• The updated dress code prohibits nudity and voluminous outfits, citing decorum and logistical concerns, but Clooney's high-profile status appears to have influenced its application.
• Her appearance underscores her dual identity as a human rights lawyer and fashion icon, while her husband George Clooney remains in New York for his Broadway debut.