Ah, the Croisette has begun its annual transformation into the chicest runway - we mean, red carpet - of festival season. We can expect all the standard ingredients of the French film festival - from bombastic glamour, show-stopping ensembles and plenty of drama, on screen and off.
For decades, Cannes has held a special place in the fashion calendar. From Princess Diana floating down the red carpet in pale chiffon in 1987 to Bella Hadid in jaw-dropping Schiaparelli.
This year's festival promises lots of great films on the big screen, including highly anticipated movies such as Na Hong-jin thrilled Hope, Paper Tiger starring Adam Driver, and Bitter Christmas by Pedro Almodovar.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesThen there is of course, the dress code - which has caused a spot of controversy over the year. From women not wearing heels being refused entry to the red carpet, to last year's ban on 'naked dressing,' and so the H! Fashion team have been waiting with baited breath to see how the glamorous attendees will storm down the red carpet this year...
Best dressed guests at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival:
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© Mike Marsland/WireImageMaika Monroe
Actress Maika Monroe plumped for a bridal inspired midi dress with incredible 3D floral detail, teamed with classic black heels.
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© GC ImagesEmma Weymouth
Another stunning outfit from Emma Weymouth - this time in sunshine yellow, teamed with a pearl bag.
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© GC ImagesMeadow Walker
American model and actress - and daughter of Fast and Furious star Paul Walker opted for a relaxed approach to tailoring in a neutral blazer, blue shirt and black trousers.
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© GC ImagesRebecca Donaldson
Scottish model Rebecca Donaldson delivered a masterclass in 90s minimalism, papped in Cannes in a silky midi skirt and classic grey tee.
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© GC ImagesEmma Weymouth
Emma Weymouth, the Marchioness of Bath looked stunning in a long black silk maxi skirt teamed with a black shirt tied at the waist.
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© GC ImagesChloé Zhao
Filmmaker Chloé Zhao (director of masterpiece Hamnet) arrived on the French Riviera in a scene stealing red maxi dress teamed with a bag by Bottega Veneta.
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© GC ImagesCaroline Daur
Fashionista Carolina Daur looked the epitome of super chic in a black mini dress, sheer tights and sunglasses - of course.
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© GC ImagesAlia Bhatt
British actress Alia Bhatt looked sensational in a delicate printed dress with satisfyingly swooshy skirt.
