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Ruth Negga Emerges as Style Star at 2026 Cannes Film Festival

festival-fair · 2026-05-13

Ruth Negga has really made a name for herself in the fashion world at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, thanks to her stylist, Karla Welch. At the first jury photo call, she wore a striking white outfit from Celine, featuring a twisted top and wide-leg pants, paired with trendy caged heel sandals and stylish metal-frame sunglasses. For the opening ceremony, she wowed everyone in a gorgeous Dior Couture gown made of hammered green satin, detailed with black lace and embellished with long fringes of threads, ribbons, and beads. Negga is part of the jury with Demi Moore and Chloe Zhao, while the festival in Cannes, France, highlights films starring Sandra Hüller, Scarlet Johansson, and Hoyeon. Vogue is documenting all of her looks throughout the event.

Key facts

  • Ruth Negga is a 2026 Cannes Film Festival jury member.
  • She is styled by Karla Welch.
  • Negga wore a Celine white matching set for the first jury photo call.
  • For the opening ceremony, she wore a Dior Couture gown in hammered green satin with black lace and fringe.
  • Other jury members include Demi Moore and Chloe Zhao.
  • The festival takes place in Cannes, France.
  • Films feature Sandra Hüller, Scarlet Johansson, and Hoyeon.
  • Vogue is covering Negga's outfits throughout the festival.

Entities

Artists

  • Ruth Negga
  • Karla Welch
  • Demi Moore
  • Chloe Zhao
  • Sandra Hüller
  • Scarlet Johansson
  • Hoyeon

Institutions

  • Cannes Film Festival
  • Celine
  • Dior Couture
  • Vogue

Locations

  • Cannes
  • France
  • La Croisette

Sources