
Cannes Red Carpet Rules: What the Festival Actually Prohibits
As the 79th edition approaches in May, the festival's published rules — no nudity, no imposing volumes, no trains — remain the carpet's governing text.
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As the 79th edition approaches in May, the festival's published rules — no nudity, no imposing volumes, no trains — remain the carpet's governing text.

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