Elle Fanning Wears Chanel Couture at Cannes 2025

On May 24, 2025, the actress returned to her sartorial comfort zone, channeling ethereal grace in a pale blue custom Chanel gown. The silk crepe and tulle design—braided, bejeweled, and cinched with a black velvet belt—read like the final chapter of a modern fairytale. After experimenting with structured tailoring earlier in the week, this look felt like a soft exhale, a return to the romantic codes that have long defined Fanning’s Cannes aesthetic.

No archival callbacks. No gimmicks. Just fresh-from-atelier Chanel, paired with Reflection de Cartier jewels that shimmered subtly beneath a low, knotted bun. The necklace and bracelet duo whispered luxury rather than screamed it, letting the gown do the storytelling.

Fanning understands the choreography of red carpet moments better than most. She knows when to surprise and when to settle into what she does best: serene, cinematic elegance with a whisper of old-Hollywood fantasy.

What are your thoughts on Elle Fanning’s signature “modern fairytale” style? Do you think this kind of romantic glamour is evolving fashion forward—or is it rooted in nostalgia? We’d love to hear your take.