Forget the Red Carpet. At Cannes, the Best Style is at the Airport.

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival is now officially underway, and before attendees hit the Croisette, they must first walk the runway—the Nice Airport runway, that is.

Over the past several years, the Nice Airport has become a prelude to the fashions that hit the famed red carpet. In many cases, it’s even a chance for brand ambassadors to fulfill their contracts sporting a brand’s latest goodies. Last year, Pedro Pascal touched down in Cannes dripped out in Bottega Veneta’s signature intrecciato weave, while Isabelle Huppert rocked Balenciaga’s telltale oversized sneakers.

While the festival has only just begun, we’re seeing some sneaky branding in the celebrity airport dressing. Diego Calva arrived in the coastal city wearing a full Ferragamo pre-fall 2026 look—including a pair of leather pants that might not be everyone’s first choice to fly in—while certified Gucci girl Alia Bhatt paired a black Jackie bag with her Carolina Herrera capri set.

Thus far, though, neutral transseasonal staples rule Cannes airport style. Riley Keough, Simone Ashley, and Barbara Palvin all opted for khaki trenches—Keough and Ashley over white dresses, Palvin with a button-up, trousers, and sneakers.

Despite the abundance of quiet luxury, Isabella Rossellini made the case for bold travel style in her multicolored, multipatterned housecoat—embellished with sequins, naturally. After all, why not travel in style?

Follow along here throughout the 2026 Cannes Film Festival to see the very best of attendees’ airport style. Watch this space.