Official invitation, dress code, bespoke red carpet gown, fittings in Paris, transfers and evenings: how to prepare your walk up the steps at the Cannes Film Festival with AC PRIVATE - A List concierge.
Fashion · Cannes Film Festival · Red carpet
In short: the walk up the steps at the Cannes Film Festival is by official invitation only, and the invitation states the dress code. Once invited, everything depends on the look (designed for the stairs, the light and the photographers) and on the logistics of the following days. AC PRIVATE - A List concierge arranges the couture appointment in Paris and your stay in Cannes, and never sells access.
How do you get to walk up the steps?
Only with an official invitation to a screening at the Palais des Festivals. No one can legitimately sell a red carpet walk: beware of any such offer. AC PRIVATE - A List concierge sells no invitation or accreditation. Our role starts once you are invited: the look, the stay, transfers and evenings.
What is the dress code for the steps?
The invitation card states the required attire: for official evening screenings, it is evening dress. Read it as soon as it arrives and share it with the couture house: it is the starting point of the brief.
How do you design a red carpet gown?
- The stairs. You climb steps in front of dozens of lenses: length, train and shoes must allow a smooth ascent.
- Light and photographers. Embroidery, structure or colour do not read the same under flashes and in daylight.
- The rest of the evening. Screening, dinner, party: a second look is sometimes needed.
- Comfort. A well-built couture gown, with corsetry and hidden structures, can be worn for hours without losing its shape.
Have a project in mind?
Our experts are ready to create a bespoke experience for you.
Request a confidential consultationThe Maison Yara Shoemaker, partner of AC PRIVATE - A List concierge, has made the red carpet one of its lines: according to the house, its creations have been worn on some of the world's most exclusive stages. See how we arrange a private appointment on avenue George V.
When should you start?
The Festival takes place every year in May. A bespoke gown takes hundreds of hours of atelier work and several fittings: contact us as soon as your attendance is likely, without waiting for the invitation. The exact timeline is set by the house at the consultation.
What we arrange in Cannes
Accommodation, transfers from Nice airport, a chauffeur during the Festival, hair and make-up on the day, dinners and private parties: see our Cannes Film Festival 2027 concierge page and our concierge in Cannes. For additional shopping, our personal shopping service takes over.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you buy a red carpet walk in Cannes?
No. Access is by official invitation. AC PRIVATE - A List concierge sells no access: we prepare the look and stay of invited guests.
What should I wear to walk up the steps in the evening?
Evening dress, as stated on the invitation card. The gown must also let you climb the stairs with ease.
How long does a bespoke red carpet gown take?
It depends on the design: the Maison Yara Shoemaker states that each piece takes hundreds of hours of atelier work and sets the timeline at the consultation. It is best to start as soon as your attendance is likely.
Can fittings take place outside Paris?
The Maison Yara Shoemaker offers at-home fittings for clients unable to travel. We handle the logistics.
How do I contact you?
Through the Yara Shoemaker partner page, the contact page or [email protected]. Reply within 24 hours.
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Alexandre Emmelin
Founder, AC PRIVATE - A List concierge
Alsatian entrepreneur, Alexandre founded AC PRIVATE - A List concierge with one conviction: true luxury is reclaimed time. He personally leads the most sensitive missions and writes a monthly editorial sharing his vision of exceptional concierge service.
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