Chloé Zhao's Bold Cannes Style Without a Stylist

At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where she is a jury member, Director Chloé Zhao has stood out as one of the most stylish attendees. Unlike many stars, she opts not to work with a stylist, instead partnering directly with designers she knows, including Gabriela Hearst and Hermès. For her arrival, she wore a red knit dress from Hearst's fall 2025 collection. During the jury photo call, she donned a navy knit ensemble from Hermès's spring 2026 line, and for the opening ceremony, she chose a black merino, silk, knit, and lace dress featuring floral accents from Hearst's fall 2026 collection, complemented by a leather moto jacket. Zhao expressed to Vogue that attending the festival without a film to promote allows her to explore fashion freely. Hearst mentioned that Zhao draws inspiration from the Gnostic Bible and Mary Magdalene, sharing a mutual interest in archaeologist Marija Gimbutas. Zhao's fashion choices are instinctive, akin to selecting items on a film set.