Why do celebs dress up for Cannes?

So when celebrities saunter into celebrated film festivals, they must look their dazzling best. It's a tradition, and it's essential. The grand entrance adds to the event's exclusivity – giving the audience at home or otherwise a glimpse into a seemingly A-list event.



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The Festival de Cannes is now the world's most prestigious film gathering, as well as its most widely publicised cultural event. Today a major forum for film-producing countries, its history, selections and prizes are usually thought to date back to 1946 – the year of the first festival proper.

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For men, the rules state, this means a tuxedo or “a black or midnight blue suit with a bow tie,” while for women it can mean “an evening dress, a cocktail dress, a dark trouser suit, a dressy top with black trousers [or] a little black dress.”

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It's the opportunity to see a lot of films, as there are several passing at the same time, and the place to get to know people that work in cinema all over the world.

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We recommend you spend at least 2 days in Cannes; it's plenty of time to see what the town has to offer! Use our Cannes 2 day itinerary to help you make the most out of your trip. We've included most of the top sites, our tips and recommendations and enough relaxation time to enjoy the hot Riviera sun.

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For first-time visitors, the ideal amount of time to spend in Cannes is between 2 and 3 days.

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