Fashion from Cannes 2025: Halle Berry played a chicken, Wan QianHui like a cotton candy violated the new rules of the festival
The red carpet in Cannes came alive again with beautiful fashion and perfect makeup, which is a pleasure to look at. The film festival on the French Riviera is not only a celebration of cinematography, but also an annual showcase of style, elegance and courage. And this year is no different. The stars opted for daring cuts, million-dollar jewelry and trends that surprised. Who shone, who stepped aside and how did the famous faces cope with the new dress code rules? Join us in looking at the most interesting things from this year's festival in Cannes.
Shine in Cannes? That's definitely an annual plan for spring in the world of show business. You have to perform perfectly, choose the perfect cut and also pose for photographers so that you have beautiful photos in fashion magazines. Who managed to do that, and who missed the mark this time? We looked at the most beautiful (and also some strange) models that were on display at the festival this year. And it's worth it.
Sugar Wan QianHui
Actress Wan QianHui definitely did not get lost on the red carpet in Cannes this year. On the contrary! In a flood of cameras, she appeared in a extravagant white robe that, with its volume and layers, resembled a giant snow comforter or cotton candy. The frilly effect throughout the length of the dress and a huge train clearly showed that Wan wanted to attract attention at first glance. And she undoubtedly managed to do that.
The dress was strapless, with an elegant corset top, tastefully emphasizing the actress's slim silhouette. However, the bottom part of the dress attracted attention with its extreme structure - layers and layers of puffy tulle made an impact in pictures, but according to the new festival rules, which limit overly bulky dresses and long trains this year, it may have been a daring violation of the dress code.
Sparkling Daniella Pick with Quentin Tarantino
Undoubtedly, one of the most stylish couples of the evening were director Quentin Tarantino and his wife Daniella Pick. And while he remained faithful to classic attire and wore a black tuxedo with a bow tie and patent shoes, she shone like the true star of the evening. The Israeli singer and model bet on a proven combination. On the red carpet, she wore subtly fitted dress in a nude shade, which was densely decorated with beads and crystals. The sleeveless model with thin straps emphasized her slim figure without looking too provocative for such an event. The slight train cut added a touch of elegance to the dress, which was embodied perfection in Daniella's rendition.
Perfect Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid on the red carpet in Cannes again proved why she is one of the most stylish women on the planet. The model opted for dramatic simplicity. She donned a black evening gown with deep cutouts, an asymmetric neckline, and high slit. No sleeves, no train. Just clean lines, perfectly cut silhouette, and precise styling.
The dress perfectly mirrored Bella's body, with the exposed back and sides attracting the most attention. The cut was perfectly provocative, yet still elegant as befits such an event. In combination with diamond earrings and a sleek hairstyle, the model embodied the modern femme fatale, which she undoubtedly is.
Pink Heidi Klum
Model Heidi Klum once again proved that she is not afraid of anything on the red carpet. The pink ruffles on her robe were literally unmissable. The strapless dress, composed of thousands of floral petals made of delicate tulle, stretched into an imposing train over half of the carpet. The effect? Grand. But also somewhat debatable. The model was clearly created for maximum wow effect. Heidi looked like she was from a fairy tale. She was gentle, blooming, romantic. But at a time when the festival recommends limiting excessively voluminous robes due to logistics on the stairs and carpet, her choice seemed somewhat ostentatious, perhaps even slightly disrespectful of the new rules, as we have written above.
On the other hand, Heidi Klum loves dramatic entrances and she definitely nailed this one. But sometimes less is more. And that applies to pink flounces as well. The question is whether her dress on the red carpet said exactly what she really wanted to tell the world. With Heidi, one never knows.
Chicken Halle Berry
This year on the red carpet, actress Halle Berry caused quite a stir, and unfortunately not in the best way. Her model in a black-and-white striped pattern resembled more a creative costume from a comedy show than an evening gown worthy of Cannes. From the back, the ensemble also looked like a hastily tied bag with remnants of a tulle skirt sticking out... A chicken gown at first sight! And going to Cannes as a feathered creature takes a lot of courage.
The cut was unusual, the neckline deep, the exposed back seductive, all of this could be accepted. But the combination of stripes, inappropriately placed bow, and pink tulle looked more comical than elegant. Plus, the whole cloaked the figure and didn't create any silhouette, so Halle faded in it. Was it supposed to be a chicken in haute couture? Maybe it was an exaggeration or an attempt to shock. But Cannes deserves more than a fashion blast that reminds of a carnival costume. Therefore, definitely a misstep from us this time.
Metallic Eva Longoria
Popular actress Eva Longoria again confirmed that the red carpet is her natural environment. Her model at this year's Cannes festival was a textbook lesson in how to combine glamour with elegance. The dress combined a mirrored golden skirt, that sparkled with every step, with a black velvet corset and a perfect dramatic train. The golden pieces in the lower part of the outfit resembled scales or a luxury mosaic and beautifully emphasized her curves. The corseted top with delicate lacing in the back gave the dress structure, while the velvet train acted as an elegant contrast to the shine of the skirt. Eva also bet on loose wavy hair, striking earrings, and subtle makeup.
And the result was simply stunning.
Goddess Alessandra Ambrosio
Model Alessandra Ambrosio unveiled one of the most impressive dresses of the festival on the red carpet. The emerald green dress with a deep neckline, high slit and dramatic train seemed to fuse the essence of old Hollywood with modern elegance. The flowing fabric rippled with every step like a waterfall of luxury. The dominant element of the outfit were the puffed, structured sleeves in the tone of the dress, which gave the overall impression a couture touch. Although they could seem a bit "costumey," Alessandra carried them with such lightness that the result was completely natural. She complemented them with a simple hairstyle and a striking necklace, beautifully balancing the whole silhouette. And she shone like a gem.
Source: editorial staff, variety.com, reuters.com
