The 77th annual Cannes Film Festival saw an impressive fusion of high fashion and casual chic, with denim emerging as the ultimate wardrobe workhorse. Over the course of the 11-day international film festival, celebrities embraced the timeless versatility of denim, showcasing an array of chic designer jeans and stylish denim ensembles at photo sessions, press conferences, and casual outings. This year’s event underscored denim’s enduring appeal and adaptability, blending everyday comfort with red carpet glamor.
From tailored denim silhouettes to bold, statement-making pieces, the stars of Cannes 2024 demonstrated that denim is not just a fabric but a fashion statement. The festival highlighted the creative interpretations and collaborations of renowned designers, making denim the standout trend of the season.
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Wearing Schiaparelli’s cowboy jeans, actress Sienna Miller dazzled at the “Horizon: An American Saga” photo call at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. With their stylish barrel silhouette and contrasting stitching, these raw Japanese denim jeans honor the Texan heritage of creative director Daniel Roseberry.
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Model and actress Maya Hawke debuted at the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival wearing Schiaparelli Ready-To-Wear Fall-Winter 2023/2024, created by Daniel Roseberry, to present her latest movie Asteroid City directed by Wes Anderson on May 24, 2023
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On May 20, 2024, in Cannes, France, at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, Cate Blanchett was spotted at Le Majestic Hotel wearing a double denim outfit for the Kering Women in Motion talk. The Oscar-winning actress wore ensembles that matched thanks to Claire Wright Keller’s Collaboration with Uniqlo .
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, during the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival, the actress was also spotted arriving at the airport wearing a denim dress.
Tess Barthélemy attended the “Megalopolis” Photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2024 in Cannes, France.
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The popularity of double denim was also seen among other celebrities. Actress Tess Barthélemy went for a ladylike look by wearing a miniskirt and a short-sleeved jean jacket.
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In a combination of light-wash jeans and a dark-wash Prada chore jacket, director Christophe Honoré blended denim washes on May 22, 2024, in Cannes, France, at the “Marcello Mio” Photocall of the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals.
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Yseult, a French singer and model who grabbed attention for her Dior “New Look” inspired ensemble at the “Megalopolis” premiere, created yet another impression by donning double denim. On May 16, 2024, in Cannes, France, she made an appearance at the 77th Cannes Film Festival wearing a baggy denim jacket and wide-leg trousers in a grunge Y2K wash.
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Prevalence of the Y2K denim trend was spotted. Model Cindy Bruna wore a denim maxi skirt with an all-over laser swirl print on May 14, 2024, during the 77th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. She paired a cropped top with the outfit. On May 15, 2024, in Cannes, France, actress Leïla Bekhti chose to wear a bleached denim outfit with heart-shaped accessories.
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At the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024, in Cannes, France, Nichapat Suphap, the founder of Venture Management, looked amazing in a zip-up corset top and a denim fishtail maxi skirt. She accessorized with a wide belt and a monogrammed Louis Vuitton denim bag.
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Celebrities like French singer Juliette Armanet, who attended the Rosalie photo call wearing a white and purple tie-dyed denim set, and Marion Cotillard, who wore a Chanel outfit, were there to support the unique and eccentric denim looks that stunned everyone. The photocall was for a special screening of the movie Little Girl Blue starring Marion Cotillard at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at the Palais des Festivals 2023 in Cannes, France. Her ultra-short, bleached denim shorts with dusty pink accents were the pièce de résistance of this ensemble.
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Aishwarya Rai attended the 77th Cannes Film Festival in 2024 in Cannes, France, and was spotted supporting wide-legged denim pants at the Hôtel Martinez. Eva Green, on the other hand, dressed up with a satin lapel blazer and tinted Chanel sunglasses before heading out to supper in straight-leg, mid-wash jeans and T-shirt with a corset pattern.
When it comes to reliable clothing, nothing beats a perfectly fitting denim.
