The Sneaker That Broke the Rules of Red Carpet Elegance The red carpet at Cannes has long been a bastion of tradition, where stars and their stylists adhere to a strict dress code designed to elevate the occasion above mere movie premieres.
Kristen Stewart's recent appearance on the Croisette in Nike sneakers was a defiant rebuke to this expectation, raising questions about what constitutes "elegant" attire for women in the film industry.
Stewart's choice of footwear may have been vintage and unassuming, but paired with Chanel couture, it was deemed acceptable by Cannes' notoriously strict dress code enforcers.