A breathtaking red carpet. After an opening ceremony marked by glamor, the competition for the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival begins this Wednesday, May 13. For this first day, director Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet had the immense honor of presenting her film A woman’s life. Starring in this poignant drama, Léa Drucker was eagerly awaited by photographers. Upon her arrival, the 54-year-old actress competed in elegance in a black dress slit on the front and with short balloon sleeves. His playing partner, Mélanie Thierry was also present on the Croisette. Known for her refined and timeless looks, the singer’s companion Raphaël offered yet another style lesson by setting her sights on a creation from the house of Dior. In a long gold satin dress with a babydoll style decorated with black lace, matched with black pumps, she was at the height of chic.
Invited to this screening, Gillian Anderson quickly attracted all eyes in a white dress adorned with rhinestones and pearly pearls. The new darling of Fashion Week, singer Charlotte Cardin made the photographers’ flashes crackle. For this climb of the stairs, Alyocha Schneider’s sweetheart was stunning in an ultra-sensual black lace mermaid dress from the Saint Laurent brand. With beauty created by Harold James for L’Oréal Paris, the artist was to die for. For her part, Demi Moore was flawless with a vaporous lilac tulle dress. As for Leïla Bekhti, she looked great in an ivory graphic bustier paired with black pleated pants.
Special mention for Diane Leyre. Like a Charleston dancer, she wore a long golden dress with fringes and a lace bodice. Without forgetting the couple Charles and Alexandra Leclerc. The young newlyweds captivated the crowd with their tender complicity and their clothing choices by Armani. If the pilot was dressed in a black tuxedo with a bow tie, his wife turned heads in a powder pink strapless dress set with golden rhinestones. Her hair pulled up in a romantic bun revealed a diamond necklace. The race for the Palme d’Or for the most beautiful appearance on the red carpet is definitely launched!
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Cannes 2026 – The sequin dress, the charming asset of the stars
It is one of the great fashion classics of Cannes. Since the launch of this 2026 edition, the sequinned dress has won all the votes on the red carpet. For the launch of this international event, on May 12, Demi Moore shone brightly in a spectacular strapless dress, entirely covered in silver sequins. A silhouette with a peplum effect on the hips and a small train, designed down to the smallest details by French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus. To accentuate the brilliance of this piece, the member of the jury wore an impressive diamond necklace spread over five rows by Chopard. Another Hollywood star opted for a sparkling outfit. Jane Fonda indeed lit up the gathering in a black Gucci dress, covered in sequins.
For her return to the Croisette, Leïla Bekhti also sparkled. Tahar Rahim’s companion chose a long black dress with a mermaid cut, lined with tulle embroidered with shiny sequins. A sophisticated piece by Guy Laroche dating from the fall-winter 2002 collection, in line with the strict dress code of the Cannes Film Festival, without however omitting a touch glamor: the piece sensually revealed the actress’s right shoulder, by means of a falling strap. Enough to add glitter to your eyes.
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