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title: "In Pictures: Cannes 2025 – Frills, silk and statement dressing, but no long trails"
description: "As the 78th Cannes Film Festival begins, the red carpet once again becomes a global stage — not just for film, but also for fashion. New official rules seem to prohibit sheer or revealing dresses, stating that nudity on the red carpet is banned for “decency reasons.” Here is a gallery of images from the night."
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# In Pictures: Cannes 2025 – Frills, silk and statement dressing, but no long trails

> As the 78th Cannes Film Festival begins, the red carpet once again becomes a global stage — not just for film, but also for fashion. New official rules seem to prohibit sheer or revealing dresses, stating that nudity on the red carpet is banned for “decency reasons.” Here is a gallery of images from the night.

By Maverick Life Editors · Published 14 May 2025, 14:54 SAST · Updated 14 May 2025, 14:54 SAST

## Key points
- The Cannes Film Festival kicked off with a dazzling array of stars strutting their stuff on the red carpet, proving once again that in the world of cinema, the real drama often unfolds before the cameras even start rolling.
- The 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off on May 13, 2025, featuring the premiere of "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day).
- A star-studded red carpet welcomed celebrities including Eva Longoria, Heidi Klum, and Bella Hadid.
- Jury President Juliette Binoche and members Halle Berry and Alba Rohrwacher were among the notable attendees.
- The festival continues to showcase global cinema, drawing attention from film enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.

## Content

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Wan QianHui attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/inuHdzokf7uOFE8JPfXbwFUw7FA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214879902.jpg)

*Wan QianHui attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Hofit Golan attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/bVS_qz16wEgjc1hBp3kzd7JCJ5Q=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214883039.jpg)

*Hofit Golan attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Eva Longoria attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/eUVJI-Viacwo9U5Ib3KTDeuIw58=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214884058.jpg)

*Eva Longoria attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Heidi Klum attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/3SOOJb1TJzssjdQCQmn1zZgO3Kw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214884621.jpg)

*Heidi Klum attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Gong Jun attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Fi-wwuKmBcb0bQ9jnGm1LtnpMBE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214885928.jpg)

*Gong Jun attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)*

![Bella Hadid attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/JtnmLNI7oIpRJHlCETB1qcOx-kE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214898004.jpg)

*Bella Hadid attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: (L-R) Jury President Juliette Binoche, Jury Members Alba Rohrwacher, Leïla Slimani and Halle Berry attend the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/DKxz4FeoBX_E0U1EtVqEkb1_9XY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214889784.jpg)

*(L-R) Jury President Juliette Binoche, Jury Members Alba Rohrwacher, Leïla Slimani and Halle Berry attend the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Daphné Bürki attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/bC336QYTPAfpg8XwKIA3xTARftA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214889825.jpg)

*Daphné Bürki attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Paola Turani attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/JrEB-PNJtIsdLQyR-sZik3TmxhE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214896823.jpg)

*Paola Turani attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: (L-R) Tiffany Chen, Robert De Niro and Helen Grace De Niro attend the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pRzQIuwH4RPuKyU7WIC-kXPpw4E=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214897821.jpg)

*(L-R) Tiffany Chen, Robert De Niro and Helen Grace De Niro attend the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Jury Member Halle Berry attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/HtQ0pqKpqEUNPSfJ8QNkS_R8YYc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214899931.jpg)

*Jury Member Halle Berry attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)*

![Jury Member Halle Berry attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ACHxGchMuY5eTt5ttX2Ig770hpY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214901119.jpg)

*Jury Member Halle Berry attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Erin Kellyman attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/AG2zdKaw59diaZHZHyeSMWnH-Rw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214900047.jpg)

*Erin Kellyman attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Farhana Bodi attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Lorenzo Franzoni/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/DAGZP7YIqTAbfPxhjcvK2k9FcyQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214900396.jpg)

*Farhana Bodi attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Lorenzo Franzoni/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Rossy De Palma attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/EfRZXusP8NnaR83ns9pfYB-dTKk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214901338.jpg)

*Rossy De Palma attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) Daniella Tarantino and Quentin Tarantino attend the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/HH60Og2r7QnP_juN2iwb5Uy-E60=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214919417.jpg)

*Daniella Tarantino and Quentin Tarantino attend the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) Alessandra Ambrosio attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Jg_fLe1pNINtyGpbKo3tYZ4SDNo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214919480.jpg)

*Alessandra Ambrosio attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) Shanina Shaik attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/JRXSmI9xdZiVrs0-1NJuviGzwTY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214919724.jpg)

*Shanina Shaik attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) Maria Borges attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/y0-rPKYkrBO-mArCE_qcNH_YuzE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214919772.jpg)

*Maria Borges attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Julia Garner attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/yC_zrPDjZhfxROo0L3yn6tz105M=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214924588.jpg)

*Julia Garner attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)*

![CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 13: Irina Shayk attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/lO1aJuiLsPgtzpkGMoxtntOFiBw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214985424.jpg)

*Irina Shayk attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)*

![Frédérique Bel, bag detail, attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/iQ0Uz1GrJIxbnQcSotPX5PmmDX0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GettyImages-2214901991.jpg)

*Frédérique Bel, bag detail, attends the red carpet for the opening ceremony and "Partir Un Jour" (Leave One Day) screening at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 13, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) DM*