Cannes 2025: All the red carpet moments from day 1 of the film festival

The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival opened with cinematic grandeur and sartorial splendour. As stars descended on the iconic Palais des Festivals, the red carpet became a canvas for drama, elegance, and reinvention. While new wardrobe regulations may have set firmer boundaries this year, the evening proved that style can flourish even within constraints.

Irina Shayk in Giorgio Armani Privé

Irina Shayk opted for a timeless silhouette, donning a black polka-dot gown from Armani Privé’s Fall 2019 collection. With a pleated skirt, voluminous sleeves, and opera gloves layered with diamond rings, the look struck a chic balance between vintage romance and red-carpet polish. Her sculpted updo added a final, polished touch.

Eva Longoria in Tamara Ralph

Radiating Riviera glamour, Eva Longoria wore a gleaming gold gown from Tamara Ralph’s Spring/Summer 2025 Couture collection. Styled by Maeve Reilly, the structured design caught the light at every angle, offering a look that was equal parts dazzling and powerful.

Julia Garner in Custom Gucci

Julia Garner brought subtle subversion to the red carpet in a custom Gucci creation. The gown featured a sheer outer layer with soft ruching and a trailing hem over a sequin-embroidered base that added dimension and shine. Accessorised with chandelier earrings, sleek leather shoes, and her signature icy bob, Garner’s look was all about nuanced glamour.

Heidi Klum in Elie Saab

Making a theatrical statement, Heidi Klum arrived in a cotton candy–pink Elie Saab gown covered in ruffles and trailing dramatically behind her. The sweeping train added a couture flourish, transforming the carpet into her personal runway.

Alessandra Ambrosio in Zuhair Murad

Alessandra Ambrosio chose an ethereal green Zuhair Murad couture gown that highlighted her statuesque silhouette. Delicate embellishments and a fluid design gave her look a sense of effortless fantasy.

Jeremy Strong in Lanvin

Jeremy Strong delivered a quietly luxurious moment in a dusty salmon corduroy set by Lanvin. Known for his affinity for elevated, unfussy style, the actor’s soft tailoring and plush textures brought a relaxed sophistication to the jury photo call.

Daniel Kaluuya in a Classic Black Suit

Daniel Kaluuya opted for a crisp, tailored black suit that spoke enduring elegance. Understated and immaculately styled, it was a reminder that sometimes less is more.

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen

Robert De Niro brought classic Hollywood energy in a traditional tuxedo, while Tiffany Chen matched his timeless look with a black gown featuring slender straps and subtle shimmer. Together, they embodied a quiet, coordinated glamour.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio kept things refined in his signature sharp suit. With minimal fuss and maximum impact, it was a look that played to his longstanding preference for clean, sophisticated tailoring.

Bella Hadid in Saint Laurent

Bella Hadid made a striking entrance in a slinky black Saint Laurent gown with a cross-back detail and thigh-high slit. Her sparkling Chopard jewelry and newly blonde hair sealed the look, making it one of the evening’s most memorable.

Paolo Turani in Tony Ward

Paola Turani brought refined glamour to the Cannes red carpet in a grey Tony Ward Spring/Summer 2025 Couture look, pairing a deep-neck embellished blazer with a sheer, flowing skirt. With slicked-back hair and sparkling diamond jewels, the ensemble was equal parts sharp and ethereal.

Cannes 2025 opened with a showcase of high-impact fashion moments, proving that even with tighter red carpet rules, creativity continues to thrive.

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