THEThe Cannes Film Festival 2026 ha I set a very clear line on the red carpet: no more exaggerated transparencies, we’re back to opaque and rigorous clothes. An “anti-nudity” clause which stars of the caliber of Demi Moore and Barbara Palvin followed to the letter. But the British actress took care of breaking the monotony Daisy Edgar-Joneswhich managed to parade on the legendary festival lineup for the film Fjord with a designer naked dressskillfully bypassing security checks with an elegance that left everyone speechless.
Daisy Edgar-Jones in Cannes, the perfect deception by Balenciaga
The secret of the look, curated by stylist Dani Michelle, is everything in the millimetric architecture of the dress: the 80 look of the collection Balenciaga Fall 2026. Not a brazen nude, but a sophisticated optical play composed of 70% flesh-colored chiffon and 30% transparent mesh. The thick gathers strategically placed around the waist and a riot of silver sequins and sparkling embroidery they masked the critical points. The result? A see-through effect with a high level of sensualitycomplete with a deep slit and side neckline, which passed the censors without batting an eyelid.
Daisy Edgar-Jones, the look on the Cannes 2026 red carpet for the screening of “Fjord”. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
The reverse necklace trick
However, it was a very precious detail that finally diverted the eyes of the protocol workers $225,000. Daisy Edgar-Jones has wore a high jewelery necklace by Boucheronilluminated by 854 diamonds, choosing to show it off on the contrary.
Daisy Edgar-Jones’ “back” necklace. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
The pendant, left fall softly on your bare backrelaunched a strong trend of recent seasons, catalyzing the attention of photographers on the back of the dress and leaving the décolleté clean, framed only by small floral earrings also by Boucheron.
Beauty look for an ethereal effect
Completing this masterpiece of cunning and style was a fresh and ethereal beauty section, designed to lighten the visual impact of the dress. The actress of Twisters he opted for a soft chignon combined with its unmistakable curtain fringeletting a few locks caress the face in a natural way. A bright and almost imperceptible make-up and a pair of champagne sandals in perfect nuance with the fabric closed the circle.
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