The Croisette is shimmering once again as the 78th Cannes Film Festival rolls into full swing. For 10 glittering days, the French Riviera transforms into the beating heart of global cinema—drawing auteurs, visionary directors, and the brightest stars under one resplendent sky. From Bong Joon Ho’s genre-defying Parasite to Sean Baker’s emotionally charged Anora, Cannes has long been the cradle of Oscar-bound cinema.
Just as anticipated as the films themselves, the red carpet at Cannes has become its own high-stakes runway. Every premiere delivers a fashion spectacle, where couture meets cinema in a blur of flashbulbs and fanfare. This year, a shift in the festival’s dress code—banning excessive skin-baring and favouring streamlined silhouettes over dramatic ball gowns—has set a new tone for red carpet style. As a result, many stars have embraced flair with refinement.
Bella Hadid, a perennial Cannes favourite, embodied the updated code in a sculpted black Saint Laurent gown with a draped cowl neckline—timeless, sleek, and powerful. Fellow fashion icon and Cannes jury member Halle Berry also nodded to the new rules in a structured Chanel ensemble, proving that sophistication can speak louder than spectacle. With the opening night officially in the rearview, a glittering parade of actors, directors, and industry powerhouses have already made their way up the Palais steps—each making their own interpretation of the moment’s evolving glamour.
Beyond Hollywood’s familiar glow, the festival’s global nature has ushered in a surge of Asian talent whose red carpet presence is both magnetic and meaningful. Becky Armstrong made waves in sculptural Nicolas Jebran couture that shaped her body to architectural perfection. South Korea’s Kim Go-eun brought a graceful modernity in Chanel, while Davika Hoorne dazzled in a green feathered number. Araya Hargate returned with regal flair, her crystal embellished Elie Saab dress paired with Boucheron neckpiece.
Wan Qian Hui brought fierce energy to the Croisette with a custom metal corset dress by Chinese designer Lwenx. Zhou Ye played princess doused in strands of pearls and multi-coloured stones, and a satin Alexis Mabille gown. Nychaa and Praya Lundberg celebrated Thai elegance with monochromatic drama. Meanwhile, Gong Jun, dialled back on spectacle with a black velvet Stefano Pilati ensemble, with subtle sparkle from a Messika brooch.
As the festival continues to unfold, so too will the fashion stories crafted by the cultural resonance of those who wear them. Ahead, catch the most high-octane Cannes Film Festival looks from our favourite Asian stars so far.
Becky Armstrong
Kim Go-Eun
Nychaa
Praya Lundberg
Gong Jun
Wan Qian Hui
Davika Hoorne
Araya Hargate
Zhou Ye
Kylie Verzosa
This story first appeared on GRAZIA Singapore, Author: Mitchell Hoo.
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