The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has featured several designer looks, runway styles and more thus far. Among the trends on the red carpet for various premieres and events connected to the annual film festival, none has stood out quite as much as sheer dressing.

Despite amendments to the Cannes Film Festival dress code, celebrities and guests found ways to incorporate sheer styles into their red carpet looks. Ahead, WWD breaks down sheer red carpet moments from Dakota Johnson, Nicole Kidman and more.

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson put a spin on sheer dressing in her look courtesy of Gucci at the 2025 Kering Women In Motion Awards. The “Materialists” actress styled a sleeveless dress courtesy of the Italian luxury fashion house, which featured a mesh fabric with allover shimmering elements. The look included a bodysuit worn beneath the sheer fabric.

Stella Maxwell

Stella Maxwell elevated the drama at “The Phoenician Scheme” premiere. The model wore a dress by Cheney Chan. The long-sleeve ensemble featured a mermaid-inspired silhouette, with sheer fabric, botanical inspiration and tiered feather detailing throughout.

Imogen Poots

Imogen Poots opted for dark glamour with a sheer spin in Rodarte at the “Bono: Stories to Surrender” red carpet premiere. The actress’ dress came courtesy of Rodarte’s fall 2023 ready-to-wear collection. She accessorized the look with jewelry pieces courtesy of Messika. Stylist Chloe Hartstein curated Poots’ attire.

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman opted for the sheer trend and red lace. The Oscar-winning actress wore a sleeveless Balenciaga dress with botanical inspiration and sheer lace detailing throughout her ensemble. The dress featured a high neckline and form-fitting silhouette. Kidman’s look was curated by stylist Jason Bolden.

Julia Garner

Julia Garner styled sheer lace with her dress as well. The actress wore a burgundy gown courtesy of Gucci. The sheer bodice featured ornate lace detailing. Other elements included fabric draping and fabric contrast.

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival concludes May 24. Films premiering at this year’s festival include Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme,” Julia Ducournau’s “Alpha” and Lynne Ramsay’s “Die, My Love.”