Darlings, sound the fashion alarms—Belinda has entered the French Riviera. Yes, Bella Hadid made her grand return to the Cannes Film Festival 2025 with a look so sharp, it might just cut glass (and egos). It’s the Bella effect, and we at Vogue Vocal are still recovering.
Stepping onto the opening ceremony carpet, Bella wore a black Saint Laurent gown with a thigh-high leg slit that flirted with scandal but played it just safe enough for the newly rule-heavy Cannes. The cross-back design whispered “minimalist chic,” while the fit screamed “fashion dominance.”
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As if the dress wasn’t enough, Bella turned the volume up with Chopard emerald and diamond earrings totaling—wait for it—118.68 carats. The green gems popped against her freshly unveiled honey-blonde hair, giving the whole look a dose of rich-girl ethereal energy. If The Row had a red carpet sister, this would be her.
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But there’s more than fashion to this face. Hours before the red carpet moment, Bella’s British Vogue interview dropped, and let’s just say—she went there. She opened up about her mental health, burnout, and the creation of “Belinda,” her professional persona.
“Belinda slays. She can be crying from 5 A.M. to 7 A.M. but by the time she gets to work, a smile’s on her face,” she shared.
It’s the kind of emotional honesty we rarely see wrapped in Saint Laurent. And yet, somehow, that contrast makes Bella’s Cannes appearance even more powerful.
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Last year, Bella pushed boundaries in a sheer gown. This year? She abided by Cannes’ new modesty rules—and still dominated. No nudity, no theatrical volume. Just precision tailoring, emotional layering, and cool-girl composure.
Vogue Vocal has just a few final words. She didn’t need to shout. She just showed up unbothered, unshakeable, and utterly unforgettable.
With this Saint Laurent look, her soul-baring interview, and a quiet power that demands respect, Bella Hadid didn’t just show up—she showed us how it’s done.
Belinda is back. And Cannes never stood a chance.
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