Cannes' flashy, jazzy and tacky sidelines captured in photo essay

Photographer Sonia Reveyaz documents the glitz and glamour of the Cannes film festival's periphery, focusing on the jet set, influencers, and eccentrics who flock to the Croisette. The essay reveals a world where luxury brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton dominate, and where influencers now rub shoulders with traditional celebrities. Reveyaz captures the spectacle of evening dress codes, the hustle for red-carpet access, and the stark divide between official guests and the public. Notable figures include Edward Hollander (fortune over £310m) and partner Amanda Balk, YouTuber Mehdi Jibril with a Tom Cruise lookalike, and Gatsby Randolph promoting his film 'Who is Gatsby Randolph? Part 2'. The festival's environmental pledge to cut CO2 emissions by 21% by 2030 contrasts with the arrival of superyachts. A palm tree accident last year injured a Japanese producer. The essay also highlights the Palm Dog award and the nostalgia of locals like Luc for a less crowded era.