Elle Fanning Wore Chanel To The 2025 Cannes Film Festival Closing Ceremony

After testing the waters with power suiting on Friday, Elle Fanning returned to her natural habitat for the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony—a pastel, storybook gown that felt like the final page of a fashion fairytale.

Wearing a custom Chanel pale blue silk crepe and tulle gown, embroidered with delicate braids, punctuated with jeweled buttons and cinched with a black velvet belt, Elle gave us exactly what we expect from her Cannes wardrobe—and there’s no shame in that.

When you have a winning formula, why stray?

There were no archive recreations this time, no references to red carpets past. Just pure, fresh-from-the-atelier, dreamy Chanel. The kind of dress that floats rather than walks. Paired with a low bun and Cartier jewels, this was Elle back in her element, closing out Cannes the way only she can—with a modern princess look that felt charming, serene, and totally her.

Stylist: Samantha McMillen. Hair Stylist: Jenda. Makeup Artist: Erin Ayanian Monroe.

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