The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has featured several designer looks, runway styles and more thus far. Among the trends on the red carpet for various premieres and events connected to the annual film festival, none has stood out quite as much as sheer dressing.
Despite amendments to the Cannes Film Festival dress code, celebrities and guests found ways to incorporate sheer styles into their red carpet looks. Ahead, WWD breaks down sheer red carpet moments from Dakota Johnson, Nicole Kidman and more.
Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson
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Dakota Johnson put a spin on sheer dressing in her look courtesy of Gucci at the 2025 Kering Women In Motion Awards. The “Materialists” actress styled a sleeveless dress courtesy of the Italian luxury fashion house, which featured a mesh fabric with allover shimmering elements. The look included a bodysuit worn beneath the sheer fabric.
Stella Maxwell
Stella Maxwell
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Stella Maxwell elevated the drama at “The Phoenician Scheme” premiere. The model wore a dress by Cheney Chan. The long-sleeve ensemble featured a mermaid-inspired silhouette, with sheer fabric, botanical inspiration and tiered feather detailing throughout.
Imogen Poots
Imogen Poots
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Imogen Poots opted for dark glamour with a sheer spin in Rodarte at the “Bono: Stories to Surrender” red carpet premiere. The actress’ dress came courtesy of Rodarte’s fall 2023 ready-to-wear collection. She accessorized the look with jewelry pieces courtesy of Messika. Stylist Chloe Hartstein curated Poots’ attire.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole…