Riley Keough Cleverly Evades Cannes Dress Code Rule in Sheer Look on Red Carpet
Riley Keough will have you all shook up with this look.
The Daisy Jones & the Six actress found a way to circumvent the dress code at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival that prohibits fully see-through dresses and nudity by donning an outfit that gently toed the sheer-line at the May 14 screening of Parallel Tales.
Riley opted for a dress from Chanel’s spring collection featuring a fully sheer blush blazer and matching skirt with beading along the edges. She paired the look with Chanel heels and simple jewelry. And ensure she followed the film festival’s rules, the 36-year-old wore a beige bra and short set underneath.
Cannes first implemented their dress code rules in 2025, explaining the frequently asked question section of their website, “For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the Red Carpet, as well as in any other area of the Festival.”
But it’s not just nudity that’s banned, as the festival also has said no to large gowns.
“Voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theater are not permitted,” the policy stated. “The Festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit Red Carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.”
As Cannes explained to The Hollywood Reporter when they first set the dress code, the objective is “not to regulate attire per se but to prohibit full nudity on the carpet” in accordance with the festival’s framework and French law.
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And while Riley found a way to make sheer outfit work for this year’s film festival, Halle Berry had to do a complete 180 for her look at the 2025 opening ceremony.
“I had an amazing dress by [designer Gurav Gupta] that I cannot wear tonight because it’s too big of a train,” she told Variety at a news conference in May of last year. “I’m not going to break the rules.”
Instead, the Oscar winner wore a black and white striped trapeze gown by Jacquemus, explaining, “I had to make a pivot.”
As for the ban on nudity? Halle could see the benefit of that one, adding that it’s “probably also a good rule.”
To see more stars finding their own ways to follow the dress code at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, keep reading.
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Alicia Vikander & Lucas Bravo
The actors caught up over dinner at The Red Sea Film Foundation’s 2026 “Women In Cinema” gala during the festival.
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Barbara Palvin & Dylan Sprouse
A baby bump debut! The couple announced they are expecting their first child together, the same day they walked the red carpet at the premiere of Parallel Tales.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Samira Wiley
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Diane Kruger
The National Treasure actress added some woodland whimsy to the red carpet, wearing her hair in braids along with a green cape and floral Givenchy by Sarah Burton dress.
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Seth Rogen & Lauren Miller Rogen
The Studio star and his producer wife looked picture perfect at the Cannes festival.
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Hannah Einbinder
The Hacks star wore a Celine look to the red carpet premiere of A Woman’s Life.
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Demi Moore
The actress returned to the red carpet on day two of the festival, this time in stunning purple Gucci gown.
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Gillian Anderson
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Charles Leclerc & Alexandra Leclerc
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Lucas Bravo
The Emily in Paris actor said bonjour to Vanity Fair and IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Cannes opening luncheon.
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Heidi Klum
The Project Runway host turned the opening ceremony red carpet into her personal runway with this stunning Elie Saab number.
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Jane Fonda
The two-time Oscar winner dazzled in a custom Gucci gown at the premiere of The Electric Kiss.
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Michelle Rodriguez, Vin Diesel & Jordana Brewster
The Fast and the Furious castmates share a sweet moment at the Cannes Classics photocall.
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Dylan Sprouse
Talk about suite style. The Disney Channel alum stepped out in Tommy Hilfiger.
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Elijah Wood & Peter Jackson
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Maura Higgins
The Traitors alum was faithful to the Cannes Film Festival black-tie dress code in an Andrew Kwon evening gown.
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Aja Naomi King
The How to Get Away With Murder alum’s custom Miu Miu gown was a lesson in style.
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Joan Collins
The Dynasty alum made a rare red carpet appearance.
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Demi Moore
Style and substance. The Substance star sparkled in custom Jacquemus and Chopard jewelry at the opening ceremony.
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James Franco & Izabel Pakzad
The Disaster Artist star returned to the spotlight with his longtime girlfriend at the premiere of The Electric Kiss.
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Claire Holt
The Vampire Diaries alum looked fangtastic in this Chloé gown.
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Tyrese Gibson
The Fast & Furious actor was all smiles at the opening ceremony.
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Kelly Rutherford
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Maika Monroe
The Reminders of Him star wore Ashi Studio and Pasquale Bruni jewelry to the opening ceremony.
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