Cannes 2026: Playful And Extravagant Fashion Details That Turned Heads On The Red Carpet - In Photos
Cannes' red carpet has always been about glitz and glamour. Celebs from across the globe make sure to put their best fashion foot forward. The bright-coloured ensembles, sculpted gowns and massive flowing trains dominated the 2026 Cannes red carpet. Also, a lipstick-shaped purse and a stiletto-heel hairpiece, some of these unique styles caught our attention.
A woman holding a purse decorated with a depiction of a face poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Hope' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Cannes 2026 Playful fashion details light up the red carpet photos- A woman wearing an Eiffel Tower inspired hat poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Beloved' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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A woman holds a purse decorated with water bird legs that reads "Love" upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Man I Love' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Cannes 2026 Playful fashion details light up the red carpet photos- A woman wearing a hat walks on the red carpet at the premiere of the film 'Paper Tiger' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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A woman walks on the red carpet holding a zen-garden inspired purse upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Paper Tiger' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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A woman wearing red roses in her hair walks on the red carpet upon arrival for the 25th anniversary of the film 'The Fast and the Furious' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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A woman walks on the red carpet upon arriving at the premiere of the film 'Fjord' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 18, 2026. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Aliia Roza poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Fjord' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Quentin Mosimann poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Karma' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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A woman poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Birthday Party' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Lady Victoria Hervey, wearing a religion inspired embroidered dress, poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Bitter Christmas' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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A woman walks on the red carpet at the opening ceremony and premiere of the film 'The Electric Kiss' during 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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A woman holding a horse-shaped purse walks on the red carpet at the awards ceremony during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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A woman walks on the red carpet at the premiere of the film 'Paper Tiger' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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A woman wearing an intricate tiara walks on the red carpet at the premiere of the film 'The Birthday Party' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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A woman wearing a dress embroidered with a depiction of a photographer walks on the red carpet at the opening ceremony and premiere of the film 'The Electric Kiss' during 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Rakele Menjivar poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Bitter Christmas' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Elena Lenina wearing a flower bouquet in her hair poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'A Woman's Life' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Photographers are reflected in a gold-colored purse as a woman walks on the red carpet at the awards ceremony during the 79th international film festival in Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Alla Bruletova holds a vase with flowers as she walks the red carpet at the premiere of the film 'The Birthday Party' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Elena Lenina smiles as she walks on the red carpet with a shoe in her hair at the premiere of the film 'Karma' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Members of the media are reflected in a woman's bra as she walks on the red carpet at the premiere of the film 'Hope' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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Lady Victoria Hervey holds a lipstick shaped purse upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'A Woman's Life' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru
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A man poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Bitter Christmas' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France. | Photo: AP/Andreea Alexandru