Bella Hadid Arrives at 2026 Cannes in 1999 Prada Sport Set

6 articles · Updated · Vogue · May 16

Bella Hadid touched down at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, making her first appearance in a 1999 Prada Sport set rather than on the red carpet.
The arrival extends a Cannes fashion run that has made Hadid one of the festival’s most watched figures, with headline-grabbing looks dating back to 2016.
In 2025, organizers tightened dress rules less than 24 hours before the opening ceremony, banning nudity and large trains that obstruct traffic and seating.
Hadid still drew attention last year in a high-slit silk-satin gown whose cross-back design pushed against that new code, underscoring her outsized influence on Cannes style.

When celebrity influence clashes with festival rules, does fashion or film ultimately win at Cannes?

Is a celebrity breaking the rules now more valuable for a luxury brand than simply following them?