Outside of the screenings and away from the red carpet at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, attendees make their way to and from the various events, previews, and panels throughout the week. As such, they slink out of their couture gowns and step into attire far more casual and relaxed—albeit still Cannes-coded.
Whether it’s outside of Hotel Martinez or en route to luncheons, press events and parties, actors and models have mastered the art of day dressing in Cannes, marrying elevated pieces with casual basics that look effortless. Vintage finds are certainly not to shy away from, either, as Ariana Greenblat demonstrated when she stepped out in an archival Chanel ensemble complete with a beret, tweed corset and capris, the perfect homage to French culture. Elsewhere, Irina Shayk stepped out in three diverse looks throughout the week, wearing multiple contrasting looks: one that emulated a feminine silhouette with a twist, and the other a casual take on the capsule wardrobe.
Ahead, the day dressing lessons we’re taking away from this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
A Lesson on Business Casual
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At the photocall for Qui Brille au Combat, Joséphine Japy attended in an oversize navy blazer and unbuttoned blouse with sharp collar and elongated neck ties, pairing it with striped boxer shorts and black kitten heels for an undone look that’s polished yet relaxed to its core.
A Lesson on Vintage
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17-year old Greenblat wore a vintage Chanel corset top with black trim, the same Claudia Schiffer wore from Karl Lagerfel’s Spring/Summer 1993 collection, outside of the Hotel Martinez.
A Lesson on Opposites
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Irina Shayk combines a feminine frock with sporty accessories on day two of the festival outside the Hotel Martinez—styling a pair of chunky Nike shoes against the frill of the yellow Self-Portrait dress and neon lace bralette.
A Lesson on Simplifying Silk
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Shanina Shaik dresses down the delicate lace trim of her black mini silk skirt with a black cotton tee, sunglasses and flats, Alaïa Le Teckel bag in tow.
A Lesson on Tailoring
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Shayk steps out in a muted green look, sporting tailored trousers and a striped, cropped blazer on day three, completing the look with a snake skin belt and matching shoes—a sharper look from the day prior.
A Lesson on Boho
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Alexa Chung opts for a lace trimmed blouse against a black base and suede Valentino hobo bag donning fringe finishings and metal studs.
A Lesson on Co-ords
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Barbra Palvin demonstrates the ease of a matching set, adding a belt at the waist, Ray Ban sunglasses and a Polène handbag.
A Lesson on Capsules
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Shayk leant into capsule pieces with a leather bomber jacket, trousers, white T-shirt, trousers and flip flops.
A Lesson on Monochrome
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Bella Hadid arrives in Cannes wearing a bustier top and straight-leg jeans in white, creating a canvas for her Kelly bag and neutral accessories.
