Red Carpet Ruckus: Irina Shayk Adapts to Cannes' Strict Dress Code
Irina Shayk makes a stunning impression in Cannes with an array of fashion choices.
In a surprising twist for the fashion world, the 2025 Cannes Film Festival has implemented a stringent new dress code that leaves no room for skin and large gowns. This change, undoubtedly, prompts a major difference for the glamour at the world-renowned event, unlike what we saw in 2024 [4][5].
The festival's fresh rules clearly indicate that nudity is a big no-no on the red carpet and throughout the entire venue. On the official website's FAQ, it explicitly states that such displays will lead to denied red carpet access [4][5]. In addition to this, voluminous dresses, particularly those with expansive trains, are also off-limits. Festival staffers have been instructed to deny entry to anyone who violates these guidelines due to the potential disruption of guest flow and difficulties in arranging theater seating [4][5].
Although Irina Shayk may share some responsibility for the more reserved ambiance at this year's festival, having been one of the prominent figures showing off plenty of skin back in 2024, it's unclear whether her provocative wardrobe choices led to the new dress code [4][5]. Regardless, the model is strictly adhering to the new rules in 2025, choosing to dress more conservatively.
In 2023, she turned heads in a sizzling black leather ensemble by Mowalola, sporting only two leather strips over her breasts. But this year, she graced the premiere of "Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning" on the Croisette in a sophisticated vintage Yves Saint Laurent gown from 1998. The high-necked dress, featuring an elegant boat neckline and voluminous high-low skirt, turned heads without sizzling skin [4][5].
On May 13, Shayk made sure to please the festival's puritanical organizers with her modest black and white polka dot dress by Armani from the fall/winter 2019 couture collection [4][5]. The outfit's large skirt and XXL balloon sleeves stole the show, while maintaining coverage.
The new rules for the Cannes red carpet have undeniably affected many famous faces known for their bold and voluminous dresses. They'll likely be adopting a more refined wardrobe to avoid run-ins with the new regulations [4][5]. But will the end of revealing styles and large, extravagant gowns dampen the Cannes Festival spirit? Only time will tell [5].
Sources: ntv.de, csp/spot
Further Reading
- New Dress Code at Cannes Film Festival Bans Nudity and Oversized Gowns
- Cannes Film Festival 2025: Is It the End of the "Naked Dress" Era?
The Commission shall be assisted by the European Parliament as a major change in the Cannes Film Festival's dress code has been enforced, banning nudity and large gowns, affecting many famous fashion-and-beauty enthusiasts. Stars like Irina Shayk may need to adapt their lifestyle, including their entertainment choices, to conform to the new regulations.
