Cannes Film Festival 2025 bans 'nudity' and oversized outfits

The Cannes Film Festival starts on Tuesday, May 13, and ahead of the mega event, it has made a formal announcement about its new guidelines restricting nudity and overly large garments on its red carpet.

The major decision has come after a series of headline-grabbing incidents, including the one involving a topless protester in 2022 and Bianca Censori's sheer ensemble at the Grammys in 2025.

The festival issued a statement on the same, explaining that although the dress codes have existed, they are now being strictly monitored in regard to both the festival's standards and French law.

The Cannes Film Festival is banning nudity on the red carpet and introducing a “decency” dress code. Anyone not respecting the dress code will be denied entry onto the red carpet. pic.twitter.com/cBGXV7rHfo

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A look at the statement of the Cannes Film festival

In an official statement, the festival stated, "The objective is not to control fashion in general but to avoid total nudity and extremely bulbous clothing at red carpet events."

The organisers of the show pointed out that such outfits may interfere with the experience of other celebs and may pose safety concerns.

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Huge costumes are also banned at the Cannes Film Festival 2025

Meanwhile, on the other hand, as per a report by Variety, the revised charter empowers the festival to ban the entry of those whose costumes could hinder the movement or if they complicate the seating arrangements.

However, they did not mention the costumes featuring long trains, like Greta Gerwig's elaborate pink ensemble that could be affected, especially on the cramped steps of the Palais des Festivals.

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Red carpet dress has been a source of controversy

The festival had faced multiple criticisms for its requirement of 'elegant' footwear at nighttime screenings. Moreover, in the past few years, Red Carpet dress code regulations at Cannes have been a source of controversy.

But Cannes remains committed to its tradition of sophistication and prestige, which the organisers hope to balance with fashion freedom, decorum and functionality. 

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