The Cannes Film Festival updated its dress code on the eve of the 78th edition, banning nudity on the red carpet and elsewhere at the event.
This modification addresses the growing popularity of revealing and barely-there outfits that have attracted significant public interest and sparked debates about how dress codes are enforced.
The festival also restricted voluminous outfits with large trains that disrupt guest traffic or complicate theater seating, alongside the no nudity rule.
Organizers emphasized the ban aligns with French law and the event’s institutional framework, clarifying the aim is to prohibit full nudity, not regulate attire broadly.
This policy update may curb the exposure of extreme dress trends at Cannes, suggesting a move toward more controlled and orderly festival presentations.