7 Celebrity Sunglass Styles That Dominated Cannes 2025
The 78th Cannes Film Festival (May 13–24, 2025) is in full swing, and while the films are dazzling, the real spectacle is on the red carpet. This year, the A-list didn't just accessorize; they weaponized eyewear. From aviators to cat-eyes, the festival has become a runway for the most sophisticated frames in the world.
Let’s break down the must-see eyewear moments so far, because when the stars step out in Cannes, every detail counts.
1. Halle Berry in fierce cat-eye
The ageless Halle Berry kicked off the festival in effortless cool, pairing an Alexandre Vauthier Spring 2025 Couture ensemble with Saint Laurent’s cat-eye sunglasses. The black fringed top and tailored trousers were already a win, but the angular frames sealed the deal.
2. Mads Mikkelsen in ultra-sleek frames
The suave Mads Mikkelsen proved that men’s eyewear can be just as noteworthy, opting for Zegna’s razor-thin EZ0231 sunglasses. The refined silhouette complemented his sharp tailoring, making this the ultimate stealth-wealth style moment.
3. Ariana Greenblatt in perfectly rectangular sunnies
Young Hollywood’s Ariana Greenblatt brought fresh energy to the festival, stepping out in Ray-Ban’s Zuri RB 4455 frames. The polarized lenses and modern rectangular shape gave her look an edgy yet polished finish—perfect for a rising star making her mark on the Croisette.
4. Cuba Gooding Jr. in timeless aviators
Classic with a twist. Cuba Gooding Jr. brought back the go-to aviator but with a modern edge, wearing Ray-Ban’s Reverse style. The brown lenses and angular frame gave his red-carpet look a hint of retro glam, proving that some styles never go out of fashion—they just get better.
5. Angela Bassett in chic cat-eye shades
The queen of glamour, Angela Bassett, stunned at the Mission: Impossible photocall in sharp, high-fashion cat-eye sunglasses. The angular frames elevated her Yara Shoemaker look, emphasizing how she never misses a beat.
6. Jeremy Strong’s sage sunnies
Jeremy Strong traded his ‘Succession’ power suits for Cannes-approved sophistication, sporting green acetate aviators that screamed Hollywood style icon. Paired with a sharp color coordinated tuxedo, this was a masterclass in elegance.
7. Bono’s signature rockstar shades
U2 frontman Bono stayed true to his rockstar roots, debuting his documentary in his trademark tinted shades. The rounded frames added an air of mystique and cool, because if anyone knows how to make sunglasses a staple, it’s Bono.
Eyewear steals the show at Cannes 2025
This year’s festival has already given us unforgettable fashion moments, but the real standout? Eyewear. Whether it’s Halle Berry’s Saint Laurent statement, Mads Mikkelsen’s Zegna refinement, or Angela Bassett’s flawless cat-eyes, the stars know that the right frames can elevate any look from stylish to legendary.