It has just been weeks after this year’s Met Gala and we have already stepped our feet in the fashion trends of the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival 2024. Popularly known among the “Big Three” major European film festivals, the Cannes celebrates cinema and films by offering a meet and greet to stars and celebs and rewarding the top awards to the year’s best films.
With over 80,000 celebrities and other fest attendees along with more than 4000 journalists covering every bit of the event, every move at the Cannes becomes a part of news headlines. Whether it is the 5000+ film screenings or privileged celebs climbing the 24 steps, the festival is always set to make trends and records to be remembered by the industry forever.
And when it comes to so much glitz and glam, the biggest celebrities from around the world leave no stone unturned in making a mark and setting fashion goals on the red carpet. Whether it is their legendary outfits and accessories or their intricate makeup and hair looks, everything that celebs flaunt becomes an inspiration not just for critics but for fashion lovers as well.
Nail Trends at the Cannes Film Festival 2024
While the annual movie-making celebration began with a bang, it turned out to be a star-studded red carpet as usual. Many celebrities were seen on those iconic red stairs attending premieres and making fashion statements. From intricately designed outfits to uniquely styled hair looks, many trends were made just in the first half of the event.
Talking about fashion statements, the Cannes Film Festival 2024 also saw some amazing designs and concepts when it came to nails. From classic French manicures and milk bath nails to bold blue and black nails, every trend was showcased at the event. Some celebs flaunted extra long stiletto nails while some chose to go all natural with a solid paint. Every extreme of the color palette from white to red and from nude to black was seen on different stars.
One of the most stunning things about the nail trends at the Cannes Film Festival this year was that celebs chose to style their nails not just to match their different outfits but to their personalities as well. While some chose to wear their glamorous self on their fingertips, others even coordinated their nails with their hair color!
Which Celebrity Wore What Nails at the Red Carpet
Have a look at all the nail designs that were set as trends by different celebrities …
1) Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy managed to turn all the heads towards her with not just her outfits and hair but with her makeup and nails too. While her Dior tulle gown and her unique hairstyle caught most eyeballs, her classic red lip and winged eye combo were the most talked about. And even more eye-catching were here extra-long stiletto nails. She chose to don the classic milk-bath nail trend in a chic cream-colored almond-shaped set. She twisted the trend with a touch of silver gem accent to carry with all her looks from her grand entrance to her strapless Jacquemus frock and the iconic Cinderella ball gown.
2) Abigail Cowen
Abigail Cowen chose to flaunt a classic white set for the festival. She was seen wearing a chic black strapless gown paired with silver jewelry and a solid black clutch. To perfectly compliment her outfit, Cowen wore a medium-length almond-shaped set in a solid translucent white color. The American redhead attended the closing ceremony on the red carpet in this stunning look complimented by a barely-there makeup look and deep smokey eyes.
3) Storm Reid
Storm Reid attended the amfAR Gala at the Cannes Film Festival in everything glitz and glam from her outfit and jewelry to her makeup and nails. While the iconic red lip is seen making a comeback on the red carpet with both Anya Taylor-Joy and Storm Reid, the latter’s nails were also a recreation of the ‘90s glam nail trends. While Storm looked stunning in her golden Prada dress that screamed drama, she chose to neutralize her look with perfectly elongated nude nails. The gold foils dripping off her nail tips have our hearts!
4) Naomi Campbell
One of the elite supermodels dominating the fashion industry since the ‘80s, Naomi Campbell looked exquisite at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The black model and actress gave an appearance resembling straight out of any luxury magazine. She chose to don a 1997 vintage Chanel Couture dress with stunning detailing and smartly matched her nails to her sleeves. Her pearl-colored medium square nails perfectly complimented her ravishing complexion and her elegant sheer striped outfit with black sequins and dual pearl straps.
5) Neelam Gill
The beautiful British-Indian model Neelam Kaur Gill attended the Cannes Film Festival in her unique style. She made heads turn with the extremities in her looks from a bold green-black outfit to a feminine pink gown. The British-Punjabi fashion icon chose to wear a pink manicure for the red carpet. She recreated the strawberry milk mani trend that matched her pink outfit to the tee!
6) Eva Green
The French actress Eva Green appeared in many different looks for various events on the red carpet. From wearing an all-black ensemble for the jury photocall to flaunting metallic accents in her Balmain dress at the ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, she carried stunning looks all around. The only constant other than her style and confidence was her oh-so-pretty black nail set. Instead of opting for long-ass fake nails, Green chose to sport her natural short nails and painted them black to complement her glam. It was a great idea considering she was a Jury member and not just an attendee at the fest.
7) Jasmine Jobson
The BAFTA-winner British actress attended the Cannes in a stunning black and silver Louis Vuitton ensemble. And just like her BAFTA appearance, Jobson decided to wear the OG classic French manicure nail tips for Cannes as well. She rocked the iconic short square nail tips in a nude and white French tip nail design that looked perfect with her classic and sparkly look. Her black belted suspenders gave her a unique look and again gave the ‘90s classic look alongside her nails.
8) Vicky Krieps
The timeless Luxembourgish-German actress Vicky Krieps was a Jury member at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 and just like Eva Green, Vicky also chose to flaunt her short natural fingernails at the event. She painted her tips with a glossy royal deep burgundy shade that perfectly complimented her Chanel look at the screening and opening ceremony on the red carpet. The actress rocked her short curly hairstyle while the white accents on her burgundy gown gave her the OG British look.
9) Virginie Ledoyen
Talking of short bold nails, Virginie Ledoyen was no exception. While red lips and winged eyeliners made a comeback to the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival, the ‘90s nail trends like French tip nails and solid reds were also spotted on the red carpet. The French actress, originally named Virginie Fernández, rocked the classic styles from her outfits to makeup and to jewelry and nails. She chose to flaunt her original short nails painted in bold red and paired them with a stunning black and silver Givenchy gown. Her manicure matched her lip color to the tee while her jewelry was at par with the detailing on her dress.
Soo Joo Park
One of the trendiest celebs at the Cannes, Soo Joo Park arrived in style for the fest and resembled Running Water from head to toe, quite literally. The Korean fashion influencer flaunted her striking blue hair and matched everything from her sneaker heels to her nails with her hair. The Asian-American spokesmodel and the global ambassador for Chanel’s runways chose to paint galaxies on her nails. She got stunning blue cat-eye velvet gel nails in short ovals and rocked them against the nude and barely-there manicures done by most other celebs.
The Final Word
As the curtains fall on the Cannes Film Festival 2024, one thing is clear: this year’s nail trends have been nothing short of spectacular. Whether it’s the timeless elegance of French tips or the bold statement of loud colors, the event has proven that nails are not just an accessory, but an essential element of personal expression. Celebrities and influencers alike have embraced these trends, showcasing how a simple manicure can transform an entire look. The intricate details, the vibrant colors, and the innovative techniques have all contributed to a visual feast that has left us inspired and eager to try these styles ourselves.
As we step into the glitz and glamour of the Cannes Film Festival, we carry with us the inspiration to experiment and express our individuality through our nails. The nail trends at the fest have not only set the tone for the year ahead but have also reminded us of the power of creativity in the world of beauty.
