Lily Afegbai Goes Blue at the Cannes Film Festival

The 79th Cannes Film Festival is currently taking place in France, running from 13th May to May 24, 2026, and Lily Afegbai took to Instagram to share a series of pictures with a personal caption: “Becoming the woman I once dreamed of, soft where I choose, strong where it counts, and fully unapologetic about taking up space. The Cannes Film Festival never fails to remind us how powerful cinema, fashion, and culture can be.”

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She wore a blue and white pinstripe two-piece set by Emmy Kasbit. The top featured long sleeves with tailored cuffs, a structured collar with a button-down front, highlighted by embroidery details across the chest. It had a dramatic flowing back tail. The top was paired with a matching mid-length skirt featuring an asymmetric hemline. The outfit created an illusion of a tucked-in blouse and skirt using a cummerbund-style wrap belt to cinch the waist. 

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Her accessories were kept minimal. She carried an icy blue mini bag. For a sharp finish, she paired the outfit with pristine white pointed-toe heels that added a clean contrast to the stripes. Lily styled her hair in a voluminous, bouncy wave with a middle part. Her makeup was natural with earthy tones and a classic nude lip.

The look was entirely different from her appearance at last year’s Cannes Film Festival. She opted for a custom-made emerald green leather gown with intricate beadwork and structured shoulder pads by Pearl Bridals.

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The look reflects Cannes’ mix of film screenings and daytime events. The festival continues to serve as a reference point for global style, with attendees choosing tailored pieces and structured shapes across its schedule.