'90s Fashion
May 14, 2022

Please Enjoy These Perfect Celebrity Cannes Outfits From the '90s

by Allyson Payer

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.

Celebrities at Cannes Film Festival in the '90s

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WHO: Cameron Diaz

If this doesn't sum up Canne in the '90s, we don't know what does.

Celebrities at Cannes Film Festival in the '90s

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WHO: Salma Hayek

Now, you see what those barely-buttoned cardigans of today were inspired by.

Celebrities at Cannes Film Festival in the '90s

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WHO: Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley

Love that she matched her tennis ball–green shoes to her dress.

Celebrities at Cannes Film Festival in the '90s

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WHO: Nicole Kidman

Vest styling inspo.

Celebrities at Cannes Film Festival in the '90s

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WHO: Naomi Campbell

Supermodels have been gracing the Cannes red carpet for decades, and we hope that never changes.

Celebrities at Cannes Film Festival in the '90s

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WHO: Sharon Stone

Today, our mission to find a dress like this begins.

Celebrities at Cannes Film Festival in the '90s

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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.

Celebrities at Cannes Film Festival in the '90s

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WHO: Drew Barrymore

This photo sums up why Drew Barrymore was the queen of the '90s.

Celebrities at Cannes Film Festival in the '90s

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WHO: Winona Ryder

Leave it to Winona Ryder to make red carpet dressing look effortless.

Celebrities at Cannes Film Festival in the '90s

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WHO: Kate Winslet

This pretty, minimal look would work in any decade and any summertime location.

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