For the Men of Cannes, All Bets Are Off

"No one does it like Cannes. Set in one of the chicest locations on the planet and steeped in fashion history, the 12-day film festival is one of the most important cinematic events of the year, and unquestionably the most glamorous. The annual invitation-only fete also operates as a two-week immersion in luxury hotels and Riviera culture for the actors, directors, models and socialites who are lucky enough to attend."

"While this year's lineup lacks some of the star power of last year's festival - which included a Mission Impossible premiere and Leonardo DiCaprio - the slate of movies from the likes of Pedro Almodóvar, Ryusuke Hamaguchi and James Gray is still predicted to impress, as over 20 films vie for the Palme d'Or. It's not just the films that are being judged."

"From arrival terminals and coffee runs to photocalls and red carpets, stars like Rami Malek and Adam Driver are also competing for the equally prestigious title of best dressed. The unofficial dress code? Casual elegance, which means plenty of opportunities for suede shoes, linen tailoring and other menswear you can really only wear on holiday."

"Who are the sartorial contenders this year? We've got our slate below, which we'll be updating with our favorite menswear moments until the festival ends on May 23. Make sure to check back for even more celebrity looks straight from the Riviera."

Cannes is a 12-day, invitation-only film festival in a fashion-rich Riviera setting, functioning as a luxury immersion for actors, directors, models, and socialites. The festival features a competitive lineup of films vying for the Palme d’Or, even when star power varies year to year. Fashion and styling are also judged across arrivals, coffee runs, photocalls, and red carpets. Celebrities compete for best dressed alongside the film awards. The unofficial dress code favors casual elegance, encouraging suede shoes, linen tailoring, and other menswear pieces suited to holiday wear. The festival’s menswear moments are tracked throughout the event until May 23.

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