From the Airport to the Streets, These Casual Celeb Outfits From Cannes Are It

Gawping at red carpet looks where stars are dripping in diamonds and wrapped in layers of tulle is the purest form of fashion escapism, but there's nothing quite as satisfying at spotting a celebrity look that you love and could genuinely wear as you go about your daily business. Such is the brilliance of Cannes Film Festival. By night, the attendees pull out all the couture stops for premieres and step-and-repeat photo ops but, by day, they're navigating the sun-filled streets of the French Riviera in low-key but elevated outfits which, I'd argue, are even more compelling. Especially to this fashion editor who is currently looking for fresh outfit ideas to kickstart the summer with.
As an antidote to the fanciful ensembles which command the headlines, today, I've decided to focus my energy on chronicling the aforementioned casual outfits I've loved from Cannes 2023 so far. From the ensembles they wore to touch down in Nice airport to the looks they've chosen for lunching and mingling, scroll on to see my favourite casual Cannes outfits, and to shop the key piece you need to re-create each for yourself.
Laura Harrier in a Gingham Skirt
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Katie Holmes in a Beige Suit
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Rochelle Humes in a Cropped Blazer and Jeans
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Elle Fanning in a Stripe Shirt
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Iris Law in a Cream Skirt Co-Ord
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Laura Harrier in a Polka Dot Dress
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Elle Fanning in Wide-Leg Trousers
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Katie Holmes in a Bright Vest Top
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Laura Harrier in Wide-Leg Trousers
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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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