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Cannes 2026: From Aishwarya Rai Bachchan To Deepika Padukone, Iconic Red Carpet Gowns Now Banned Under New Dress Code Rules
The 79th Cannes Film Festival has introduced stringent new dress codes. The regulations establish a complete prohibition of all iconic voluminous sheer gowns, which impact logistical safety and traditional decorum more than they display the most bold fashion of the era.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
This icy powder-blue ball gown featured an immense, intricate brocade skirt that transformed the actress into a real-life Cinderella. Its massive circumference and structured volume are now restricted due to the new logistical rules regarding red-carpet traffic.
Deepika Padukone
This fuchsia masterpiece was defined by dramatic, tiered origami ruffles and exaggerated wing-like sleeves that made a bold architectural statement. Its "larger-than-life" silhouette is now flagged for complicating theater seating and obstructing the views of other guests.
Nancy Tyagi
A viral sensation, this blush pink ruffled gown utilized over 1,000 meters of fabric and weighed a staggering 20 kilograms with its sweeping train. Such "excessively voluminous" designs are now prohibited to ensure safety and ease of movement on the Palais steps.
Kendall Jenner
This tiered white tulle gown was entirely transparent, embracing the "naked dress" trend and accessorized with nothing but Chopard jewels. Under the 2026 "decency clause," such sheer fabrics that reveal full nudity are no longer permitted on the red carpet.
Bella Hadid
Bella stunned in a sleek wool crepe dress featuring a neckline so low it exposed her entire chest, covered only by a gilded brass "lung" necklace. This boundary-pushing look is now restricted under the updated guidelines emphasizing formal black-tie modesty and coverage.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
This black-and-gold custom ensemble featured 3D metallic elements, oversized white puffed sleeves, and a long, sequined tassel train. The gown’s complex structure and trailing fringes would now require significant modification to pass the festival’s stricter logistical screenings.
Wan QianHu
The Chinese actress turned heads in a massive, pastel-colored gown characterized by its heavy ruffles and a trail that dominated the walking space. It serves as a textbook example of the "obstructive volume" that festival organizers are now actively flagging for removal.
