Kendall Jenner attends a Girls of the Sun screening at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Gisela Schober/Getty Images
- The Cannes Film Festival in France is often associated with celebrities in glamorous gowns.
- But some actors, models and influencers are taking a different approach and wearing “nude” fashion.
- Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid are just a few stars who have joined the nudity trend.
Always a trendsetter, Naomi Campbell attended the 2007 Cannes Film Festival in a semi-sheer mini dress.
Naomi Campbell attends the premiere of “Une Vieille Maitresse” at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Sean Gallup/Getty Images
The sleeveless bodice of her garment was made of sheer black lace, with a ruffled panel across the bust that matched the ruffled tiered miniskirt.
Ten years later, Emily Ratajkowski wore sheer lace in a daring pant suit.
Emily Ratajkowski attends the premiere of “Loveless” at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Getty Images
Peter Dundas designed her off the shoulder look, which was completely see-through and featured a plunging neckline in the center of the bodice.
There was also a ruffled section of fabric that wrapped around the model’s waist and flowed into a ruffled skirt.
Meanwhile, Bella Hadid wore one of her boldest looks yet at the amfAR Gala in Cannes this year.
Bella Hadid attends the amfAR Gala 2017 at the Cannes Film Festival. Anthony Harvey/Getty Images
Her white couture dress by Ralph & Russo hardly allowed the imagination to run wild as it was totally sheer and covered in crystals.
It had a corset bodice, asymmetric straps, and a long skirt with a train and thigh-high slit.
Kendall Jenner performed in a ruffled dress that showed some skin in 2018.
Kendall Jenner attends a Girls of the Sun screening at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Gisela Schober/Getty Images
The white Schiaparelli Haute Couture design featured a plunging neckline, sheer straps that covered her bust, a tiered skirt, and an iridescent white belt around her waist.
She wore it with a diamond seahorse brooch and seafoam green crystal earrings.
But that wasn’t her only “naked” look at the film festival. Jenner also attended Chopard’s Cannes party that year in a chain dress with almost nothing underneath.
Kendall Jenner attends a Chopard party at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Her green mini dress – which bared her torso and revealed her tan underwear – was designed by Alexandre Vauthier.
She wore it with just the single underwear and Louboutin heels.
Deepika Padukone showed that see-through fashion can be glamorous on the 2018 Sorry Angel red carpet.
Deepika Padukone attends the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
She wore a white wedding dress by Zuhair Murad that was see-through and decorated with a white floral pattern from top to bottom.
The Indian actress also wore a matching cape over her shoulders that reached to the floor.
Winnie Harlow’s dress in 2019 was unlike any seen at the film festival.
Winnie Harlow attends the Oh Mercy! event. Red carpet at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Mike Marsland/Getty Images
The base layer – with long sleeves and a floor-length skirt – was made of sheer black mesh that hugged her body and flowed into a short train.
On top of that, Ralph & Russo’s design had a glittery crocodile-shaped panel that reached from Harlow’s chest to her knees.
Gemma Chan was draped in golden flowers and leaves as she attended the 2021 event.
Gemma Chan attends the Closing Ceremony of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Lionel Hahn/Getty Images
Oscar de la Renta made the glittering dress using tan mesh fabric, giving the impression that the actor’s skin could be seen through the glittering design of the dress.
Eva Longoria walked the red carpet at Cannes in 2022 in a black dress that was almost entirely see-through.
Eva Longoria attends the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Alberta Ferretti designed her ruffled dress, which was sleeveless and adorned with intricate beading in floral designs.
Alessandra Ambrosio attended the screening of ‘Armageddon Time’ wearing a ball gown with a funky ‘bare’ bodice.
Alessandra Ambrosio attends the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Her Stéphane Rolland gown featured a full white skirt and sleeveless mesh bodice, embellished with strategically placed pieces of glittery fabric.
The model also wore long white gloves and diamond jewelry with the outfit.
Sabrina Dhowre Elba wore a stunning halterneck dress with a daring twist to the Firebrand 2023 red carpet.
Sabrina Dhowre Elba attends the ‘Firebrand’ red carpet at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Mike Marsland/Getty Images
Elie Saab designed her sparkling halterneck dress that gave the impression she was covered in diamonds.
From the stand-up collar to the columned skirt, swirls of stones were draped across the tan fabric.
Leonie Hanne walked the red carpet of The Idol in a glittery baby blue dress.
Leonie Hanne attends the red carpet of The Idol at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Stephane Cardinale—Corbis/Getty Images
The German influencer has always worn daring outfits at the Cannes Film Festival – but her latest outfit is the best.
The custom Georges Hobeika gown was strapless and featured a sheer circle at the center of the bodice, creating a ‘nude’ effect that extended to the semi-sheer skirt.
Fan Bingbing proved at the premiere of “Asteroid City” that “naked” fashion can be worn discreetly.
Fan Bingbing attends the Asteroid City red carpet at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Tamara Ralph designed her strapless white gown, which was sheer but covered in white feathers to tame the daring element.
The dress also had a black belt around the waist and a feathered train down the back.
Stylist Emili Sindlev opted for a sheer gown that showed off her skin and thong on the Monster red carpet.
Emili Sindlev attends the ‘Monster’ red carpet at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Paco Rabanne designed the sleeveless chainmail dress with a V-neckline, midi skirt and open back with whale tail detail.
Irina Shayk took the “nude” look to another level when she was photographed in just lingerie and diamonds.
Irina Shayk at the Hotel Martinez during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images
She wore a mesh bra and matching thong underwear – both printed with the Gucci Monogram – and over it a mesh slip, the neckline of which was draped in diamonds across her chest.
The model also wore fishnet gloves, knee high stockings, red lipstick and black sunglasses.
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