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Supermodel Heidi Klum Makes a Splash at Cannes, But Did She Break the Rules?
Heidi Klum turned heads at the Partir Un Jour screening and opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival on May 13th. Her stunning pink Elie Saab gown, a cascade of organza blossoms with a daring thigh-high slit and elegant train, certainly made a statement. However, some questioned whether the gown’s voluminous train violated the festival’s recently updated dress code.
Cannes’ official guidelines prohibit attire that “hinder[s] the proper flow of traffic” and specifically mention “voluminous outfits…with a large train.” Reports indicate some guests have already been turned away for dress code violations. Online, fans echoed these concerns, questioning Klum’s choice on the designer’s Instagram post.
While the festival mandates formal wear for evening galas – “long dress, tuxedo,” or other elegant options – it also explicitly forbids nudity. Some attendees, like Amal Clooney, seemed to test the boundaries with subtly defiant choices. Whether Klum’s dramatic entrance broke the rules or simply bent them remains a topic of discussion.