The Cannes Film Festival concluded its 2026 edition with a final week of bold fashion statements, from Demi Moore's duvet-inspired dressing to Kristen Stewart's sneaker rebellion. Here are the most memorable looks from La Croisette's closing days.
Closing Ceremony Glamour
Demi Moore, actor, producer and Cannes jury member, arrived on stage during the closing ceremony in an emerald green Balenciaga dress paired with a puffy pale blue shawl that cocooned her. French actor Isabelle Huppert opted for a black and white Chanel gown featuring giant paillettes that sparkled under the lights. Tilda Swinton's Chanel dress with pleated detailing offered a lovely bouncy movement as she walked the red carpet. Chloé Zhao also chose a red dress by Gabriela Hearst, with a looped tiered fringe skirt that created a springy bounce effect.
Bold Choices and Minimalist Surprises
Renate Reinsve and her stylist Karla Welch took a minimalist approach but added surprise with disco trousers: sequined silver pants paired with a full-length sleeveless top by Louis Vuitton. Zoe Saldaña wore a floral Chanel dress tied with a giant bow at the waist. Adèle Exarchopoulos's top by Phoebe Philo looked plump and padded, while her trousers featured exposed zippers. Festival jury member Ruth Negga nodded to old Hollywood in a black high-necked dress with trailing fabric and contrasting white gloves.
Rule Breakers and Fashion Rebels
Kristen Stewart broke the festival's 'no sneakers' rule at the Full Phil premiere, wearing a crocheted Chanel dress and high-top Chanel trainers. She previously made headlines in 2018 for walking barefoot in protest of the no-flats rule. Stellan Skarsgård swapped the traditional white shirt and black tie for a red-on-red Loewe look. Bella Hadid paid tribute to Jane Birkin with a Schiaparelli dress featuring a plunging neckline and brooch detailing, reminiscent of Birkin's 1969 crocheted version worn backwards.
Innovative Designs and Textures
Aishwarya Rai wore a sculptural gown by Delhi-based designer Amit Aggarwal at the Histoires de la Nuit premiere, featuring crystalline embellishments on lattice-like structures. The Senegalese director Angèle Diabang Brener chose a tangerine-coloured gown with gold neckline detail for the closing ceremony. Cate Blanchett went tasselmaxxing in a fringed Givenchy dress and matching gloves at the Garance premiere. Julianne Moore opted for an off-the-shoulder Bottega Veneta dress, highlighting her Messika necklace with 67 carats of diamonds.
Unexpected Twists
Colman Domingo made a case for party-at-the-front and party-at-the-back with a sheer sequined purple Valentino shirt featuring a shimmering cape. Diego Calva embraced mechanic-core overalls by Isabel Marant for the Club Kid photocall. Thom Browne, known for sharp tailoring, surprised with a softer look on Moore at The Man I Love premiere, featuring an undone bow. Chloé Zhao chose her own red carpet looks, including a spiked Schiaparelli dress that showed she is not shying away from bolder designs.
Classic Hollywood with a Modern Edge
Sharon Stone nodded to wisteria season in a hand-beaded ombre gown with floral embroidery, sheer gloves and a cape. Penélope Cruz wore a one-shoulder Chanel dress with a thigh-high split and fuzzy pom-poms. Monica Bellucci appeared all in black after the Histoires de la Nuit screening. John Travolta revealed a new penchant for a floppy beret and gold-rimmed glasses inspired by old Hollywood director dressing. The festival's final week proved that anything can happen on the red carpet, from duvet dressing to sneaker rebellion.
