Cannes bans nudity on the red carpet ‘for decency reasons’ amid naked dress trend
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Why Cannes Film Festival has banned nudity and ‘naked-look’ fashion
- The Cannes Film Festival has officially banned nudity on its red carpet and other festival areas.
- This clarification comes in response to the recent trend of sheer and "nude" dresses.
- While never officially permitted, the festival explicitly stated the no-nudity rule in its charter.
- The festival aims to maintain decorum and comply with French law.
- Cannes also discourages large outfits that could obstruct the flow of guests.