Halle Berry Jacquemus Look Adjusted for Cannes 2025

On May 13, 2025, at the Cannes Film Festival’s opening night, Berry stepped onto the Palais des Festivals red carpet in a black and white high-neck gown from Jacquemus. The Oscar winner, serving as a juror this year, chose the sleeveless shift with a dramatic rear bustle after the festival introduced a ban on sheer and “voluminous” gowns.

Her original pick, a sculptural piece by Gaurav Gupta, was sidelined due to its long train—an apparent violation of Cannes’ updated protocol. “I’m not going to break the rules,” she told press at a photocall earlier in the day.

Though the dress code nixed both nudity and high-drama silhouettes, Berry’s pivot wasn’t a downgrade. She styled the look with platform heels, tousled waves, and that signature composure that turns minimalism into a moment. Earlier that week, she also made headlines at the Met Gala in LaQuan Smith’s tailored transparency—making Cannes’ restrictions feel all the more stark.

Fashion evolves, but so do its boundaries.

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