Irina Shayk opts for a conservative white skirt as Russian supermodel arrives in France ahead of red carpet crackdown at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival

Irina Shayk opts for a conservative white skirt as Russian supermodel arrives in France ahead of red carpet crackdown at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival

Irina Shayk was a picture of covered-up elegance as she arrived at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday in a conservative all-white outfit.

The Russian model, 39, wore a long, white skirt made up of two smaller garments – suggesting the second layer could have been a recent addition in light of the event’s ban on risqué outfits. 

The skirt was accompanied by a white shirt and blouse that featured an additional vest underneath so that even the model’s bra was not on show. 

She opted for white flat shoes as she made a comfortable entrance, accessorising with a matching Birkin bag.

However, a touch of glamour was added to the look by the model with large, statement diamanté earrings. 

Irina, known for much more revealing looks, appeared at ease regardless and smiled widely as she greeted fans, even stopping to pose for selfies.  

Irina Shayk opts for a conservative white skirt as Russian supermodel arrives in France ahead of red carpet crackdown at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival

Irina Shayk was a picture of covered-up elegance as she arrived at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday in a conservative all-white outfit

The Russian model, 39, wore a long, white skirt that was made up of two smaller garments - suggesting the second layer could have been a recent addition in light of the event's ban on risqué outfits

The Russian model, 39, wore a long, white skirt that was made up of two smaller garments – suggesting the second layer could have been a recent addition in light of the event’s ban on risqué outfits

A touch of glamour was added to the look by the model, who was wearing large, statement diamanté earrings

A touch of glamour was added to the look by the model, who was wearing large, statement diamanté earrings

New nudity rules, devised for ‘the sake of decency,’ were implemented when French director Amélie Bonnin’s Leave One Day opened the ceremony. 

According to organisers, the austere move is an attempt to the stifle the celebrity trend for ‘naked dresses’ – namely provocative outfits that reveal considerably more than they conceal – on the red carpet.

‘For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival,’ states a Cannes festival document.

‘The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.’ 

The new rules come amid increased controversy caused by naked dresses this year, with Bianca Censori notably causing outrage at the 2025 Grammy Awards by wearing a completely see-through garment.

The shocking outfit was initially hidden by a fur coat, which Bianca removed at the request of her husband Kanye West.  

However, it is not just the stars who are expected to cover up at this year’s event, so too are attendees. 

The surprise new policy features in a recent festival-goers charter – released with a series of outlines regarding expected public behaviour.

The new rules come amid increased controversy caused by naked dresses this year, with Bianca Censori (pictured here with Kanye West) notably causing outrage at the 2025 Grammy Awards by wearing a completely see-through garment

The new rules come amid increased controversy caused by naked dresses this year, with Bianca Censori (pictured here with Kanye West) notably causing outrage at the 2025 Grammy Awards by wearing a completely see-through garment

Good old fashioned decency is expected to cast a tall shadow over the 78th Cannes Film Festival when the annual ceremony gets underway on Tuesday evening, with organisers refusing access to anyone wearing 'naked' dresses (pictured: Natasha Poly on the red carpet at previous Cannes ceremonies)

Good old fashioned decency is expected to cast a tall shadow over the 78th Cannes Film Festival when the annual ceremony gets underway on Tuesday evening, with organisers refusing access to anyone wearing ‘naked’ dresses (pictured: Natasha Poly on the red carpet at previous Cannes ceremonies)

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry raised eyebrows after baring her cleavage at the Met Gala in New York City on May 5 (pictured)

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry raised eyebrows after baring her cleavage at the Met Gala in New York City on May 5 (pictured)

Guests are expected to converge on the Grand Auditorium Louis Lumière for some of the highest profile film screenings across a packed seven day schedule in Cannes.

It’s understood that the iconic venue now adopts a more conservative dress code, with suits, dinner jackets and floor-length evening gowns generally favoured over headline grabbing ensembles.

Classic little black dresses, cocktail dresses, pant-suits, dressy tops and elegant sandals, ‘with or without a heel’, will also be permitted.

While the decision to implement a more stringent policy will be a first, it is not known if French TV broadcasters, wary of airing nudity, played a role in its enforcement.

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