19 Shameless Looks That Prove Cannes 2026 Was The Latest Victim Of Provocative Outfits

14. Riley Keough

Riley Keough attended the event to promote her new film Histoires Parallèles ( Parallel Tales ) and appear as a high-profile ambassador for Chanel. For the premiere, Riley wore a blush-pink Chanel Spring 2026 Couture ensemble featuring a sheer organza two-piece set, designed with a collarless, button-up blazer and a matching midi skirt. At first glance, the outfit appeared fully transparent under camera flashes; however, it was carefully constructed around a styling “loophole.” Beneath the sheer fabric, the Daisy Jones & the Six star wore skin-toned boy shorts paired with a contrasting baby blue lace br*, creating an optical effect. She completed the ensemble with classic Chanel pumps and diamond drop earrings. Fashion expert Dr Naomi Braithwaite suggested that looks such as this sit directly in the evolving tension Cannes is trying to manage. Naomi said, “Keough's sheer outfit in some ways was quite classic in its styling yet was perhaps a way of provoking this year's no sheer/n*dity dress code …” “It was pretty see-through, but in terms of styling it was quite modest in its approach and not very revealing when worn with a pair of what seemed to be short shorts underneath.” The expert added, “I would say Riley Keough's sheer ensemble is probably a good example of 'tasteful' sheer fashion.” She also observed that Cannes’ shifting standards may be “triggering a renewed focus on the dress, rather than focusing attention on how the body is expressed and at times exposed,” a shift that Keough’s look both embodies and subtly challenges. Unlike more overtly provocative appearances on the Croisette this year, Keough’s styling did not rely on full exposure, but instead on controlled transparency and calculated illusion.