Bella Hadid made a striking fashion statement at the Cannes Film Festival by wearing a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown for the screening of La Battaille De Gaulle: L’Âge De Fer. The white lace dress featured a long-sleeved, body-hugging silhouette, a ruffled mermaid train, a plunging neckline with a dangling black crystal detail, and a lace-up back finished with a large black bow. She paired the look with diamond earrings and black Gianvito Rossi pumps.
The outfit was more than a dramatic red-carpet moment. It was a tribute to Jane Birkin’s iconic 1969 look at the Union of the Artists Gala in Paris, where Birkin wore a white Pucci dress backward to create a deep neckline secured with a brooch. Hadid’s gown echoed that same styling idea, connecting the modern Cannes appearance to one of Birkin’s most memorable fashion moments.
Schiaparelli said the dress was not made from lace fabric, but from embroidery of anchor threads and cords, creating a trompe l’oeil effect. The house also noted that the custom gown took 22,160 hours to complete, highlighting the level of craftsmanship behind the piece. Designer Daniel Roseberry’s approach blended technical precision with Schiaparelli’s signature surrealist style.
Hadid has become one of Cannes’ most talked-about fashion figures in recent years, often drawing attention for bold and unconventional red-carpet looks. Her latest appearance stood out for its combination of glamour, historical reference, and detailed artistry. Rather than relying only on shock value, the gown offered a thoughtful homage rooted in fashion history.
The look also reinforced Hadid’s influence as a red-carpet style presence capable of turning archival inspiration into a fresh and memorable statement. By referencing Birkin’s era-defining elegance while wearing one of the festival’s most intricate couture creations, Hadid delivered a look that merged nostalgia, craftsmanship, and modern celebrity fashion.
