22 of the most daring outfits celebrities have ever worn to the Cannes Film Festival

Amanda KrauseJul 7, 2021, 03:25 IST

Irina Shayk at the Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2017.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images

Since 1946, celebrities have attended the Cannes Film Festival in showstopping attire.
Madonna and Bjork were some of the first celebrities to bring bold fashion to the event.
Stars like Bella Hadid and Winnie Harlow have experimented with cutouts, sheer panels, and more.

Vanessa Redgrave paired a volumized hairdo with a standout jumpsuit at the 1967 Cannes Film Festival.

Franco Nero and Vanessa Redgrave at the Cannes Film Festival in 1967. Gilbert Tourte/Getty Images

Bianca Jagger helped pioneer the "naked" trend at the event almost a decade later.

Helmut Berger and Bianca Jagger at the Cannes Film Festival in 1975. Gilbert TOURTE/Getty Images

Madonna essentially turned undergarments into high fashion for the 1991 event.

Madonna at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her film in 1991. Dave Hogan/Getty Images

Bjork stood out in 2000 while wearing a ruffled pink dress and blue kitten heels.

Bjork at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2000. Dave Hogan/Getty Images

Jada Pinkett Smith's neon gown in 2012 had more than one daring detail.

Jada Pinkett Smith at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2012. Mike Marsland/Getty Images

Li Yuchun, also known as Chris Lee, became one of the first to wear a suit-style ball gown during the 2016 festival.

Li Yuchun at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2016. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images

Irina Shayk paired a bold print with a leather corset for a 2017 Cannes screening of "The Beguiled."

Irina Shayk at the Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2017. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images

The next day, Bella Hadid attended the event's amfAR Gala in nude underwear and a sheer, sparkling overlay.

Bella Hadid at the Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2017. David M. Benett/Getty Images

Shanina Shaik was at the same event in a metallic, loose-fitting gown.

Shanina at the Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2017. Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

In 2018, Cate Blanchett wore a dress that almost looked like it wasn't finished being made.

Cate Blanchett at the Cannes Film Festival on May 10, 2018. George Pimentel/Getty Images

Deepika Padukone looked stunning in a bold fuchsia gown at that year's screening of "Ash Is Purest White."

Deepika Padukone at the Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2018. George Pimentel/Getty Images

Kendall Jenner wore one of her most daring looks to date at the Chopard Secret Night during the 2018 Cannes festivities.

Kendall Jenner at the Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2018. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The next day, she hit the red carpet in another see-through dress for the "Girls of the Sun" screening.

Kendall Jenner at the Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2018. Venturelli/WireImage

Aishwarya Rai looked like a butterfly in her purple gown on that same red carpet.

Aishwarya Rai at the Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2018. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Though Kristen Stewart opted for a more classic look at the 2018 festival, she took the daring approach of ditching her heels halfway through the red carpet.

Kristen Stewart at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2018. Eric Gaillard/Reuters

Winnie Harlow wore an edgy dress for the "Solo: A Star Wars Story" screening that year.

Winnie Harlow at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2018. George Pimentel/Getty Images

Alessandra Ambrosio also embraced cutouts and skirt slits that day at the 2018 Cannes De Grisogono party.

Alessandra Ambrosio at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2018. John Phillips/Stringer/Getty Images

In 2019, Ngoc Trinh arrived at the festival in a showstopping black dress with daring details.

Nhoc Trinh at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2019. Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Soo Joo Park wore a scarf as a shirt for the 2019 "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" screening.

Soo Joo Park at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019. Marc Piasecki/Getty Images

Leomie Anderson sparkled in gold-flecked shorts on the same red carpet.

Leomie Anderson at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2019. George Pimentel/Getty Images

Meredith Mickelson wore a unique wrap over an edgy bodysuit for the "Rambo: Last Blood" screening.

Meredith Mickelson at the Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2019. Dominique Charriau/Getty Images

In 2021, Noemie Merlant attended the Cannes opening ceremony in an unconventional pantsuit.

Noemie Merlant at the Cannes Film Festival on July 6, 2021. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

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