The best and worst outfits at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival so far

The actor and 2026 Cannes Film Festival jury member arrived on the red carpet in a custom Jacquemus gown.

Her strapless, white piece had a fitted bodice with a peplum waist, a mermaid skirt, and all-over iridescent sequins. It looked elegant on Moore and set the tone for the red carpet.

You also couldn’t miss her massive Chopard necklace. The sparkling piece had five rows of large diamonds that sparkled in the light.

Klum wore an Elie Saab design in pastel yellow for her first day at the festival.

The strapless dress featured a deep neckline adorned with a large pink flower, ruched fabric knotted at her waist, and a floor-length skirt with a matching train.

Though the gown’s silhouette worked great on Klum, especially with her wavy hairstyle, its light color washed her out. The same dress in a more vibrant shade would have been more striking.

The actor and activist wore a custom Gucci gown for the opening ceremony.

The sequined garment had a high neckline, long sleeves, and a floor-length pleated skirt.

It was the perfect choice to complement Fonda’s curly bob hairstyle, and it was strongly accessorized with a diamond-and-stone pendant necklace.

The “Emily in Paris” actor walked the red carpet in a statement ruffled gown from Yves Saint Laurent.

The fuchsia piece had long, exaggerated sleeves, a puffed semi-sheer skirt, and a cape-style train at the back.

Though the gown’s color looked stunning on Leroy-Beaulieu, as did her diamond accessories, its silhouette was too overpowering and distracted from her glamour.

Wood wore a classic black tuxedo at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. It comprised a double-breasted jacket, which he wore unbuttoned, a satin bow tie, and trousers tailored perfectly to him.

The suit’s strong fit made him stand out from other attendees who also wore menswear on the red carpet.

The actor completed the look with leather dress shoes and a white button-up top.

Her off-the-shoulder gown was crafted from a gauzy, see-through fabric that wrapped around her body. It was form-fitting and extended into a long, split train behind her.

The color was stunning on Moore, but its shimmering material didn’t photograph well.

A lining underneath the custom Gucci piece could have improved the iridescent effect.

The newlyweds walked the “La Vie D’Une Femme” red carpet together in classic eveningwear.

Alexandra Leclerc wore a strapless, semi-sheer Paolo Sebastian gown covered in rose-gold mesh and sequins, while her F1-driver husband wore a classic Giorgio Armani tuxedo.

He embellished the latter look with a bow tie and a diamond, leaf-shaped brooch.

The actor arrived in a sleek, baby-pink gown with four thick straps across the shoulders. The straps and belt around her waist were adorned with chunky crystals and pearls.

Though the color and style suited Anderson, the Miu Miu gown’s silhouette could have been tailored to her better.

The actor chose a white Miu Miu gown for the second day of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, and it was the perfect choice.

The dress was made from a statement floral lace that was sheer enough to reveal her pink satin slip beneath. It also had ruffled feathers, adding another feminine touch.

She completed the look with a diamond choker necklace and a white flower in her hair.

The actor attended the third day of the festival in a satin halter minidress with an all-over floral print.

The Givenchy dress was pretty and feminine, and it perfectly matched her bow sandals. She also wore diamond jewelry that complemented the look.

Unfortunately, Kruger also wore a thick green cape that tied around her neck and almost reached the floor. The piece didn’t fit the outfit and made it look like a costume.

The model, who announced that she’s pregnant, hit the red carpet in a powder-blue Miu Miu gown with sheer cap sleeves, a long pleated skirt, and a feather-fringed hem.

The gown was stunning and had the perfect moment to shine, especially since her husband wore a classic black Prada tuxedo.

Ashley, who stars in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” matched the carpet in her strapless, red gown.

The vintage piece, from Alexander McQueen’s fall/winter 2005 line, had a form-fitting bodice and a pleated mermaid skirt.

She wore the gown with a diamond necklace and her hair styled in loose waves.

She wore an archival Alberta Ferretti gown that was black and made from semi-sheer fabric.

The pleated piece had a long skirt, a sleeveless top, and a harness-style piece of fabric across the chest.

The dress looked a bit too dark and serious for MacDowell, who is usually all smiles and fun on red carpets.

Her custom Louis Vuitton gown was made from black velvet. The form-fitting piece had a mermaid silhouette, a short train, and a square neckline.

All of the above worked for Blanchett, but none could compete with the gown’s stunning ruffled collar.

The latter highlighted her bob haircut and gave the outfit a medieval feel.

Hargate wore a royal-blue gown from Tamara Ralph for the film festival. The satin piece hugged her body and had a structured bodice complete with a dramatic, off-the-shoulder waistline.

The gown’s shape and vibrant color looked glamorous on the actor.

However, it was styled with a thick diamond choker necklace, a floral brooch, a thick bracelet, long earrings, rosy makeup, and an updo hairstyle, which aged Hargate and distracted from the gown’s elegance.

The “Hamnet” director arrived on the red carpet in an animal-print design from Schiaparelli.

The semi-sheer dress, called the Isabella Blowfish dress, was tan with all-over black spots, a ruffled peplum at the waist, and spikes at the shoulders.

The designer brand said on its Instagram page that the haute couture look was inspired by its namesake fish.

Domingo always shines on the red carpet, and his appearance at Cannes was no different.

He wore a Valentino ensemble comprised of black trousers and a purple tulle top with puffed sleeves, sequined stripes, and a short cape in the back. He also wore a diamond brooch, rings, and a watch.

The outfit was solid, but the pinstripes on his pants slightly clashed with his top. A darker pair of solid-black trousers would have made the outfit sharper.

The model and Cannes regular arrived in a custom Prada midi dress.

The satin, strapless piece had sequins across its neckline, and Hadid wore a matching bolero around her shoulders.

She also wore white pumps, diamond jewelry, a slicked-back hairstyle, and glowing makeup.