The 78th Cannes Film Festival has seen its fair share of fashion blunders, from over-the-top ruffles and peculiar feathers to barely-there ensembles and oddly-shaped outfits.

This prestigious annual event, known for premiering new films from all over the world, commenced in France on Tuesday, May 13, and will continue until May 24.

A slew of stars descended upon the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes for the opening ceremony.

And while some wowed in glamorous dresses and stunning looks… others completely missed the mark with their ensembles. 

That’s right, many of Hollywood’s most elite failed to impress with their bizarre outfit choices at the glittering soiree. 

Halle Berry made headlines on the worst-dressed list at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with her choice of attire. She showed up in a frumpy black and white striped dress that did not flatter her figure.

The haltered, puffy gown contained a curious ruffle with pink fabric sticking out on the back and it just didn’t work.

Shanina Shaik’s strangely-shaped gown also earned her a spot on the list. The frock jutted out at her waste line, while its skirt had diamonds all over it, making for a sartorial nightmare. 

Halle Berry lead the 2025 Cannes Film Festival worst dressed list as she arrived in a frumpy, black and white dress that hung awkwardly on her frame

The haltered, puffy gown contained a strange ruffle with pink fabric sticking out on the back and it just didn’t work

Shanina Shaik’s strangely-shaped gown also earned her a spot on the list. The frock jutted out at her waste line, while its skirt had diamonds all over it, making for a sartorial nightmare

Irina Shayk’s polka-dotted black frock was a little too over-the-top. It had huge, puffy sleeves and a long flowing skirt 

The Cannes Film Festival released a dress code the night before, which Heidi Klum broke. It said, ‘Voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train are not permitted’

Her ruffled pink gown indeed had a long train that trailed behind her

English model and socialite Lady Victoria Hervey opted for a peculiar white number for the event, which had stringy white feathers all over it 

French actress and model Frederique Bel left a little too much to imagination in her cut-out gold dress, which she paired with a purse shaped like French fries

Chinese influencer and actress Wan Qianhui arrived to the event in a dramatic, strapless, white dress containing immense fluffy ruffles

TV personality Farhana Bodi certainly ensured all eyes were on her… but for the wrong reasons. Her dress contained an enormous piece of fabric that went around her head

British actress Erin Kellyman’s white number contained a feathered neckpiece that looked like something a clown might wear… She paired the strange look with pointy boots

German actress Ruby O. Fee opted for a sparkling skirt and crop top combo that left her midriff on full display

Irina Shayk’s polka-dotted black frock was a little too over-the-top; it had huge, puffy sleeves and a long flowing skirt. 

English model and socialite Lady Victoria Hervey opted for a peculiar white number for the event, which had stringy white feathers all over it.

The day before the event began, the Cannes Film Festival released a shocking dress code for its participants.

The new rules, devised for ‘the sake of decency,’ were implemented as French director Amélie Bonnin’s Leave One Day opened the ceremony. 

‘For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival,’ read its official rule book.

‘Voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train, that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theater are not permitted.

‘The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.’

Heidi Klum broke the dress code by wearing a ruffled pink gown that indeed had a long train that trailed behind her. 

French actress and model Frederique Bel left a little too much to imagination in her cut-out gold dress, which she paired with a purse shaped like French fries. 

Chinese influencer and actress Wan Qianhui arrived to the event in a dramatic, strapless, white dress containing immense fluffy ruffles.

TV personality Farhana Bodi certainly ensured all eyes were on her… but for the wrong reasons. 

She walked the red carpet in a sparkly, pink dress, which contained an enormous piece of fabric that went around her head.

British actress Erin Kellyman’s white number contained a feathered neckpiece that looked like something a clown might wear. She paired the strange look with pointy boots.