Since 1946 the Cannes Festival has turned the city into a global showcase of elegance. Long gowns, tuxedos, bold creations: the red carpet tells the story of fashion as much as cinema.
We have watched these dress codes evolve. This guide traces that history — and the link between Festival and our shop.
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Birth of the red carpet
The red carpet gradually became a ritual of representation. It organises the arrival of artists, creates symbolic distance from the public and gives photographers an instantly recognisable frame.
In Cannes, this ritual has become inseparable from the Festival's image: outfits are discussed as much as films because they also tell a story about an era, a fashion house, a personality and sometimes a risk taken.
Evolving silhouettes
From the 1950s to contemporary creations, gala dresses have grown bolder: sculptural volume, open backs, slits, embroidery and controlled transparency. Silhouettes change, but the long gown remains a strong reference for major events.
For men, the classic tuxedo remains a reference while now coexisting with more modern interpretations: coloured jackets, slimmer cuts, lapel details or less expected accessories.
Autour D'Un Soir and the Festival
During the Festival the shop welcomes clients and professionals for evening wear and tuxedos. See our Cannes Festival page and gala outfit guide.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, during the Cannes Festival the shop welcomes walk-ins subject to availability.
Yes, evening gowns, tuxedos and accessories for rental or purchase.
29 boulevard Carnot, 06400 Cannes, a few minutes from the Palais des Festivals.
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