At Cannes, decency and dress codes clash with fashion’s red carpet revolution
- Written by Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, Research Fellow at the School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson appear on the red carpet prior to the screening of 'Die, My Love' at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2025.Kristy Sparow/Getty ImagesAhead of the Cannes Film Festival, the spotlight moved from movie stars and directors to the festival’s fashion rules.
Cannes reminded guests to follow the...
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