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Irina Shayk showcases diverse attire during her visit to Cannes

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Red Carpet Revelations: Irina Shayk Steps Up her Game at Cannes Amid New Dress Code

Irina Shayk showcases diverse attire during her visit to Cannes

Switching gears from last year's risque ensembles, model Irina Shayk is spicing up this year's Cannes Film Festival with a little bit of sophistication. The red carpet is seeing fewer bare skin and voluminous gowns, all thanks to a new, last-minute dress code swap.

Just days before the festivities began, the film festival's organizers announced an updated dress code, making waves among celebrities and their stylist teams. Taking a cue from the revised rules, Shayk has gracefully acclimated to the new fashion norms, dazzling onlookers with her tasteful and timeless looks.

The organizers clarified on the festival's official website that nudity is now off-limits on the red carpet and in all festival spaces. Any convention-breakers will be promptly barred from the red carpet. This sudden update likely resulted in some late-night scrambling among stylists to ensure their clients were dress-code compliant.

The new rules extend beyond banning bare skin, as outlined in the official FAQ section: "Large trains" are verboten, making seating and navigating festival areas less cumbersome.

In previous years, Shayk captivated audiences with her bold fashion choices, such as the leather two-strap top at the "Firebrand" premiere in 2023 and the sheer net number the next day. But this year, she fully embraced the new dress code, proving that class and elegance are timeless.

At the 2024 premiere of "Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning," Shayk turned heads in a stunning vintage Yves Saint Laurent gown, featuring a high neckline, elegant boat neckline, and voluminous high-low silk skirting. This look was a far cry from her flashier 2023 ensembles, but it was no less memorable.

Her next look, a black and white polka-dot number from Armani's fall/winter 2019 couture collection, was equally enchanting, with a large skirt and XXL balloon sleeves that captivated the crowd.

The updates to the Cannes Film Festival dress codes may have been an unwelcome surprise for some, but Irina Shayk has shown that it's possible to maintain a sizzling, yet tasteful, presence on the red carpet.

Sources: ntv.de, csp/spot

  • Cannes
  • Cannes Film Festival
  • Fashion
  • Hollywood

The updated Cannes Film Festival dress code has sparked a shift in Hollywood's red carpet fashion, with Irina Shayk exemplifying sophistication and elegance this year. In line with the European Parliament's scrutiny over the Commission, the new fashion norms include a prohibition on nudity and large trains, affecting celebrities like Shayk and her stylist teams.

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