The Cannes Film Festival forbids “voluminous clothing and nudity” on the red carpet

The Cannes Film Festival has formally outlawed “voluminous outfits” and “nudity” on its red carpets.

The red carpet dress code has been modified for today’s inauguration of the 78th annual event, which is one of the most prominent festivals on the film industry calendar.

According to the official charter, nudity is not permitted on the red carpet or anywhere else during the festival for decency considerations.

Excessive clothing, especially with a big train, makes it difficult for guests to move around the theater and makes it more difficult to find a seat.

“Anyone who disregards these guidelines will be prohibited from using the red carpet by the festival welcoming teams.”

The festival’s press office provided more background, telling The Hollywood Reporter that “certain rules that have long been in effect” have been added to the charter.

Citing the event’s structure and French law, they emphasized that the goal is “not to regulate attire per se but to prohibit full nudity on the carpet.”

Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Elle Fanning have all sported sheer, nipple-baring attire at Cannes in previous years.

The festival’s security has made an effort to enforce dress standards at the Palais, especially for the Grand Théâtre Lumière presentations.

Black tie and evening attire, including long gowns and tuxedos, are advised for premieres at those events.

A black or navy-blue suit with a bow tie or a dark tie is also recommended by the guidelines, along with “a little black dress, cocktail dress, dark-colored pantsuit, a dressy top with black pants; elegant shoes and sandals with or without a heel.”

“Tote-bags, backpacks, or large bags are prohibited,” the charter further states.

Longtime festival director Thierry Fremaux even attempted to outlaw selfies ten years ago, calling them “ridiculous and grotesque.”

However, he noted at the time: “We want to slow down the process of taking selfies on the steps, but we don’t want to prohibit it.”