Elle Fanning’s Riviera-Inspired Airport Look Is the Chicest Start to the Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival kicks off today and the excitement is building down at La Croisette for the next fortnight of red carpet action. But perhaps just as captivating as the couture gowns and jewels are the ensembles seen in-transit, as stars arrive at Nice airport often sporting Riviera-inspired ensembles. Of course Elle Fanning’s arrival outfit serves as evidence that Cannes always delivers when it comes to fashion, even at the airport.

As she arrived at the airport in Nice before heading to Cannes, the American actor – who stars as Catherine the Great in Hulu’s The Great – was spotted in an off-duty look that’s perfect for summer in South of France. She wore a cream sheer knitted T-shirt, white high-waisted tailored trousers, white leather flip flops, and classic black circle-frame sunglasses.

Just a mere few hours after arriving, Hollywood stylist Samatha McMillen has already shared an Instagram post of Fanning in one of her outfits for her promotional duties. She wears a powder blue figure-hugging slip dress with a plunging neckline by Khaite and a matching scarf looped around her neck. Fanning accessorized the dress with gold Cartier jewellery pieces, as well as a pair of heeled sandals by Maison Ernest.

Airport style in Cannes has historically been a point of discussion – whether it’s Julianne Moore wearing all-black louche suiting or Kristen Stewart in jeans and a tank top, airport dressing is always so much chicer in the South of France. With such a strong start, we can’t wait to see what other looks Fanning and McMillen have up their sleeves for the rest of the festival.