The Cannes Film Festival has implemented new rules prohibiting nudity and voluminous dresses on the red carpet. This decision, outlined in a 'festival-goers’ charter,' aims to maintain order and facilitate smoother guest movement. The ban on large gowns is due to practical concerns about traffic flow and seating arrangements.
The ban on nudity might also relate to concerns for television broadcasts of the red carpet events. Companies like France Televisions air the event, and the decision to ban nudity could be related to broadcasting standards.
While the rules are in place, Cannes has a history of leniency with VIP guests, suggesting potential challenges in consistently enforcing the new dress code.
The festival's dress code now explicitly requires dinner jackets and long dresses for men, while women can also choose cocktail dresses or elegant pantsuits.