This year&rsquo;s red carpet made way for head-turning sculptural silhouettes, deliberate minimalism, and refined presence over excess.

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The 79th annual Cannes Film Festival once again proved that fashion is as central to the Croisette as cinema itself. This year&rsquo;s red carpet leaned into sculptural couture, textural experimentation, and archival-inspired ensembles, with stars balancing classic glamour and architectural silhouettes. From tailored power dressing to dreamy ethereal gowns, Cannes 2026 felt like a full spectrum of modern red carpet expression.
Below, we&rsquo;ve rounded up the standout stars who graced this year&rsquo;s red carpet for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid returned to Cannes with a look that balanced restraint and quiet drama. The supermodel made her first appearance on the red carpet wearing a custom Prada column dress, as well as a cape with bomber sleeves to match. The supermodel then accessorized with Chopard diamonds and white pointed-toe stilettos.&nbsp;
For her attendance in Antonin Baudry&rsquo;s &ldquo;La Bataille de Gaulle&rdquo;, Hadid took inspiration from Jane Birkin&rsquo;s famous crochet dress, donning a white Schiaparelli bodycon dress in embroidered florals paired with a plunging neckline. She then kept her accessories minimal with jewels from Chopard.

Taylor Russell

Taylor Russell continued her streak of fashion-forward red carpet moments, stepping out in a custom Dior look that felt equal parts ethereal and directional. Soft draping met unexpected structure, creating a silhouette that moved with an almost dreamlike fluidity. Her red carpet styling also remained intentionally sparse yet whimsical, adorning her soft white dress with a green waist accent, allowing texture and form to take center stage.

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart pursued a more abstract route for her ensemble this year. The Full Phil star and Chanel ambassador wore a red and black textured column dress from the House, giving off a distinct painter-like energy that contrasted well with the red carpet. She then paired subtle accessories and a striking red lip for the perfect balance between minimalism and maximalism.

Demi Moore

Jury member Demi Moore embraced timeless glamour with a fairytale twist to the Paper Tiger screening, arriving in a sculptural look that felt like a present in itself. The actress wore a hot pink ball gown from Mati&egrave;res F&eacute;cales featuring layers and layers of tulle and a grandiose ribbon detail on the decolletage. She then completed the whimsical look with oversized earrings for some more drama. For the Troph&eacute;e Chopard ceremony, Moore wore a sparkling Tamara Ralph bodycon number&nbsp; and paired it with an ostrich-feather stole and Chopard jewels for the ultimate head-turning look.

Tilda Swinton

For the screening of La Bola Negra, Tilda Swinton delivered, as expected, in a Chanel couture look that felt more like wearable art than traditional red carpet dressing. Architectural patterns and deliberate detailing in blue and white came together in a striking composition, complemented by Swinton&rsquo;s subtle glam and accessories. The result is an ensemble that felt commanding and entirely her own.

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy by Sarah Burton was a masterclass in deliberate maximalism. Her look for the Garance premiere played with florals, fringes, and immaculate tailoring, elevated by its daring backless silhouette.&nbsp;

Joan Collins

Joan Collins brought unapologetic glamour to the Croisette, donning a white Ste&eacute;phanie Rolland look that carried equal parts old-Hollywood drama and sculptural grandeur. She then completed her look with a bold jewelry set and satin gloves for a finish that felt unapologetically regal.

Sandra H&uuml;ller

At the Fatherland screening, Sandra opted for full-bodied glamour, stepping out in a grandiose Chanel number. Her ensemble provided the perfect contrast to the red carpet through opulent textures and a confident, commanding silhouette that felt both classic and alive.

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek leaned into romantic grandeur, arriving in a sweeping, fully-feathered number from Gucci by Demna. She then punctuated the look with a clean, pulled-back updo and a striking pair of emerald earrings for the perfect jewel-toned contrast against the softness of her ensemble.

Chlo&eacute; Zhao

For the screening of Paper Tiger, director and screenwriter Chlo&eacute; Zhao graced the red carpet wearing a blowfish-inspired Schiaparelli set that felt equal parts understated and impactful. She kept her glam and accessories to a minimum, allowing the sculptural intricacy and boldness of the look to take full focus.

Coco Rocha

For her attendance at the Fjord screening, Coco Rocha graced the red carpet wearing a sculptural velvet gown by Gaurav Gupta. She then paired it with an equally intricate necklace by Elsa Jin for the ultimate sultry ensemble.&nbsp;

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo delivered a sharp take on menswear, stepping out in a head-turning Valentino number that featured a sequined caped blouse and tailored trousers, further accessorized with jewelry by Boucheron. It struck the perfect balance between refinement and ease, which made it one of the many standout looks at this year&rsquo;s festival.

All the Best Dressed Stars at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

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