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
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, 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 SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.