CANNES, FRANCE, May 13, (V7N) – The Cannes Film Festival has officially updated its dress code, implementing a ban on full nudity and "excessively voluminous" outfits on its iconic red carpet. This move aligns the festival's policies with French law and its own established protocol.

The announcement follows several past red carpet incidents, including a topless protest in 2022 and Bianca Censori’s transparent dress at the Grammys earlier this year, according to Variety.

Festival organizers clarified that this update is intended to reinforce existing rules. "This year, the Cannes Film Festival has made explicit in its charter certain rules that have long been in effect. The aim is not to regulate attire per se, but to prohibit full nudity on the red carpet, in accordance with the institutional framework of the event and French law," the festival stated.

Furthermore, the updated guidelines specify that Cannes "reserves the right to deny access to individuals whose attire could obstruct the movement of other guests or complicate seating arrangements in the screening rooms."

While it remains uncertain whether moderately sized gowns, such as Greta Gerwig’s Barbie-pink dress with a modest train, would be affected, reports indicate that larger trains have previously caused congestion on the Palais steps and raised safety concerns.

Cannes has faced scrutiny regarding its dress code in the past. The requirement for "elegant" footwear at evening screenings was criticized for its perceived bias towards high heels, a point of contention among female attendees. Although low heels are now generally accepted, sneakers are still discouraged.

In 2022, an Indigenous producer was reportedly denied entry for wearing moccasins, reigniting concerns about cultural insensitivity and outdated norms at one of the film industry's most prestigious events.

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