A closer look at this year’s ongoing festival, the updated dress code, and the celebrity outfits already turning heads on the promenade.

The 79th Cannes Film Festival kicked off on May 12 and runs through May 23, opening with Pierre Salvadori’s French period film The Electric Kiss at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. Out of 2,541 feature films submitted this year, 22 are competing for the Palme d’Or, and only two of them are American. South Korean director Park Chan-wook is leading the jury, the first Korean filmmaker to do so, taking over from Juliette Binoche who held the role last year. Alongside him are Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård and Ruth Negga.

Honorary Palme d’Ors will also be handed to Peter Jackson and Barbra Streisand. On top of all that, Mike White is filming season four of The White Lotus, with the festival serving as the setting for the new chapter of his HBO satire.

*This year’s jury | Photos from Getty Images*

This year’s dresscode

Last year, organizers caught everyone off guard by releasing a stricter dress code on the morning of opening day. Sheer dresses, naked dressing, huge volumes and long trains all out. This year, the rules were not spelled out as loudly, but they are still part of the official festival charter.

Women are asked to wear long dresses, while tuxedos are expected for men. A little black dress, a cocktail look, a dark pantsuit or a dressy top with black trousers are all fine too. Sneakers are still off the table, but elegant sandals with or without heels are welcome. For the men, a black or navy suit with a bow tie also works.

Plenty of guests pushed against these rules last year, like Heidi Klum with her dramatic ruffled train or Bella Hadid in a daring high slit. This year, with everyone aware of the guidelines, the looks on Boulevard de la Croisette feel more in tune with the new tone, while still leaving room for personality.

Standout red carpet looks so far

Jane Fonda in Gucci. Fonda kept it timeless in a head to toe black sequined Gucci gown that felt every bit the old Hollywood icon.

Maika Monroe shimmered in a slinky silver sequined Ashi Studio dress

Poppy Delevingne dipped into the archives for a vintage Galliano piece

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu. The Emily in Paris star leaned into a ruffled Saint Laurent gown with a soft, romantic flair.

Demi Moore in Jacquemus. For the jury photocall, Moore played in a Jacquemus dress covered in colorful 3D polka dots and matching handbag. For the opening ceremony, she switched into a custom pearl sequined Jacquemus mermaid gown paired with a five tier Chopard diamond necklace.

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Chloé Zhao. The Hamnet director went for soft, understated elegance in Gabriela Hearst, the kind of look that lets the wearer speak louder than the gown.

Joan Collins. At 92, Collins arrived in a custom white orchid inspired Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture gown with sculptural petal ruffles and long black opera gloves, every inch the legend.

*Alexandra with husband Charles Leclerc*

Alexandra Leclerc. The French actress brought a romantic touch to the carpet in a Paolo Sebastian gown, leaning into the couture house’s signature soft, ethereal feel.

Ruth Negga wore a crisp white Celine matching set for the jury photo call, then changed into a custom sage green Dior Haute Couture gown by Jonathan Anderson for the opening ceremony.