From sheer tops and long trains to extravagant hairstyles and avant-garde creations, take a look back at some of the most eye-catching ensembles to hit the Cannes Film Festival red carpet over the years.

While nudity was never previously endorsed at the festival, Cannes updated its dress policy on the eve of its 78th edition to read that “nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival.

The Cannes Film Festival has banned French actor Theo Navarro-Mussy from appearing on the red carpet for Thursday's premiere of French competition film "Case 137" due to sexual assault allegations against him.