The Cannes Film Festival, also known as the most glamorous film festival in the world, is beginning next week, and although we're certainly excited to see what looks the celeb attendees have in store for 2022, we're equally interested in the outfits they wore in the '90s.
Although the trends have changed over the years (well, decades), what hasn't changed is the overall vibes of Cannes. There's something about the French seaside atmosphere that gives a certain je ne sais quoi to a red carpet look. And given that basically every '90s trend is cool again, it was especially enjoyable to look back at what celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Salma Hayek, and Nicole Kidman wore. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised to see some similar outfits at Cannes today.
In honor of the impending Cannes Film Festival, read on to see some of our favorite throwback looks from the '90s and shop present-day pieces inspired by them.
WHO: Cameron Diaz
If this doesn't sum up Canne in the '90s, we don't know what does.
WHO: Salma Hayek
Now, you see what those barely-buttoned cardigans of today were inspired by.
WHO: Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley
Love that she matched her tennis ball–green shoes to her dress.
WHO: Nicole Kidman
Vest styling inspo.
WHO: Naomi Campbell
Supermodels have been gracing the Cannes red carpet for decades, and we hope that never changes.
WHO: Sharon Stone
Today, our mission to find a dress like this begins.
WHO: Cameron Diaz and Leonardo DiCaprio
If someone told us this was the exact look a celeb was wearing to Cannes in 2022, we would believe them.
WHO: Drew Barrymore
This photo sums up why Drew Barrymore was the queen of the '90s.
WHO: Winona Ryder
Leave it to Winona Ryder to make red carpet dressing look effortless.
WHO: Kate Winslet
This pretty, minimal look would work in any decade and any summertime location.
Shop Pieces Inspired by Cannes in the '90s
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Bella Hadid Wore the '90s Dress Trend That's Going to Be Major This SummerShe's killing it at Cannes.
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Sienna Miller Wore Two Major Summer 2024 Trends in Just 12 Hours on the Cannes Red CarpetBoth looks are excellent.
