Penélope Cruz Wears Black Chanel Gown at 2026 Cannes Premiere

3 articles · Updated · WWD · May 21

Penélope Cruz arrived at the “La Bola Negra” premiere in France wearing a black one-shoulder Chanel gown with a thigh-high slit and sheer detailing.
Feathery appliqués at the shoulder and slit echoed Chanel’s fall and spring 2026 collections, while silver earrings and black pointed-toe heels kept the look restrained.
Cruz has been a Chanel ambassador since 2018, a partnership initiated by Karl Lagerfeld, and has remained closely tied to the house through campaigns and show appearances.
The appearance adds Cruz to a Cannes red carpet lineup that has already included Chanel looks from Kristen Stewart and Sandra Hüller during the festival, which runs through Saturday.

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