Overview

• The Cannes Film Festival formally codified long-standing rules banning full nudity and voluminous outfits, including large trains, on May 12, 2025.
• High-profile attendees, including Heidi Klum and Wan QianHui, violated the dress code at the festival’s May 13 opening gala without facing consequences.
• Halle Berry complied with the new rules, reportedly changing her gown at the last minute to avoid breaking the regulations.
• Festival organizers reserve the right to deny entry to guests whose attire impedes movement or seating, but no enforcement actions were taken during the breaches.
• The updated dress code aligns with French public decency laws and aims to streamline guest movement while maintaining Cannes’s red-carpet elegance.