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Greg Tarzan Davis (right) and Theo Christine (left) must have done a pants swap.
Image: Imago (rechts), Keystone (links)
Every year in May, the film world meets in the south of France for what is probably the most glamorous industry gathering of the year: the Cannes International Film Festival. This year, the festival takes place from May 14 to 25 - and, as usual, brings not only cinematic art but also haute couture to the red carpet. Luxury brands such as Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Balenciaga dress the stars in specially made creations. Only this year, new rules applied.
«For reasons of decency, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet and in all other areas of the festival.»
This year, anyone who wants to go on the carpet with their shirt on will have to stay at home. The dress code has been made more formal and stricter. For example, transparent dresses with visible underwear or overly casual looks are no longer officially welcome. Sneakers - once a fashionable style break for men's outfits - were also officially excluded from the protocol this year.
The aim: to preserve the glamor and exclusivity of the festival. The implementation? Controversial - especially among young stars who advocate more fashion freedom.
In 1988, La Cicciolina caused a scandal with probably the most naked appearance of the festival when she appeared on the carpet with her breasts exposed. This was no exception on the carpet - women regularly appeared half-naked in Cannes in previous years. Perhaps the reason for the new rules.
Bella Hadid poses in a Saint Laurent dress in 2024, showing more than just her dress.
Image: Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP
You often hear: "Men have it easier - a black jacket, done." But that's exactly what many feel is a fashion corset. That's why some actors and singers have deliberately gone against the tuxedo standard this year. Perhaps one or two of them will be inspired to break the norms.
And while we're on the subject of men: Incidentally, Tom Cruise is appearing at the festival this year for his - probably last - appearance as Ethan Hunt in "Mission: Impossible". At the age of 62, he has once again provided a full action program.
While transparent dresses and sneakers are newly banned from the carpet, this year in Cannes it's the men who are showing that style also works beyond the classic 0815 tuxedo.
