Bella Hadid

The Return of the Golden Girl: Bella Hadid Reclaims the Cannes Red Carpet


Bella Hadid made a breathtaking return to the spotlight at the opening ceremony of the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival, proving once again why she is the undisputed monarch of the Croisette. After a period of relative quiet away from the global stage, the supermodel chose the world’s most prestigious film festival to debut a dramatic beauty transformation, trading her signature raven tresses for a radiant, sun-kissed honey blonde that perfectly captured the Mediterranean glow.

Bella Hadid

Her sartorial choice for the evening was nothing short of a fashion revolution. Stepping onto the red carpet in a custom creation by Anthony Vaccarello for Saint Laurent, Bella challenged the festival’s increasingly strict dress code with a look that was as daring as it was sophisticated. The floor-length black gown featured a plunging open back and strategic side cut-outs, culminating in a hip-high slit that pushed the boundaries of traditional gala attire. It was a masterclass in modern provocation, balanced by the sheer elegance of Saint Laurent’s minimalist tailoring.

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Bella Hadid

Cannes, 2025

Article by Davide Corona
Photographs by Victoria Mazurova

Author and videographer, CINEMADE contributor
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