Fashion

Hande Erçel needs no introduction. However, in case you don’t know about the multifaceted star, Erçel made an impossible-to-miss entrance to the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

The Turkish actress was seen in a stunning Giambattista Valli Paris dress complemented by plumes. She paired the look with standout jewellery pieces from Pomellato. Overall, The feather-trimmed peplum and hemline gave the gown a sense of movement and fun, while the accented shawl added that delicious dash of old Hollywood drama.

The pink strapless gown hailed from the Giambattista Valli Fall 2024 Haute Couture collection.

She also gave Barbicore a spin at the Balmain dinner where she was spotted in a Balmian pink dress, paired with Pomellato jewellery and Giambattista Valli heels.

What is the Cannes 2025 theme?

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival, held from May 13 to 24, did not announce an official theme, but a clear focus emerged through the films showcased: a celebration of cultural specificity and authenticity in storytelling. This year’s selections highlighted local identity and rooted narratives, contrasting the homogenized, location-flexible nature of mainstream Hollywood productions. Films such as Partir un Jour and The Sound of Falling emphasized the importance of place and community, while others tackled weighty themes like historical memory, justice, and identity. Notable examples included The Disappearance of Josef Mengele and Two Prosecutors, which delved into collective remembrance and accountability.

Collectively, Cannes 2025 underscored a thematic current of grounding cinema in the specific, the personal, and the politically resonant.

This year was less about rigid dress codes and more about individuality. Whether it’s through daring cuts and vibrant hues.

So, swipe through the gallery to see details of Hande Erçel’s looks:

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