Bella Hadid Leads Cannes Film Festival Opening Amid New Dress Code Ban

At the opening ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Bella Hadid made a striking appearance, leading a group of celebrities on the red carpet while debuting her new honey-blonde hair and wearing a black Saint Laurent gown with a thigh-high slit that adhered to the festival's recent ban on revealing and excessively voluminous clothing. Accessorized with a 118.68-carat emerald and diamond earrings from Chopard, Hadid also serves as the face of Chopard’s latest Haute Joaillerie collection, showcasing the brand’s intricate designs inspired by nature and celestial themes. Other notable attendees included Heidi Klum in a pink ruffled gown, Eva Longoria in a gold and black mirrored dress, Juliette Binoche in a cream satin top, Halle Berry in a black and white striped dress, and models Irina Shayk and Shanina Shaik in glamorous black ensembles. Hadid has spoken openly about the pressures of the fashion industry, describing the mental toll and the need to separate her professional persona from her personal self. The festival's new dress code marked a shift from previous years, emphasizing more conservative and elegant attire on the red carpet. This year’s event highlighted both the glamour of cinema and fashion as well as the personal stories behind the stars.