Cannes Dress Code vs. Rule-Breakers: A History of Red Carpet Rebels

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Cannes has reaffirmed a dress code banning full nudity, voluminous silhouettes, and long trains, but the festival’s history is full of rule-breaking red-carpet moments (12 notable looks documented here) — from Bianca Jagger to Bella Hadid and Julia Roberts going barefoot — proving fashion risk-taking often steals the spotlight, and all eyes will be on this year’s rebels.
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