Here are the biggest fashion status symbols we spotted at Cannes Lions
Nicole Weatherbee and Heather Unruh Yost of Salesforce chose bright sets for Cannes Lions 2026.
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Some of the fashion status symbols at Cannes Lions 2026 have included statement necklaces, suede sneakers, and vibrant dresses.
The Cannes Film Festival isn't the only fashionable event held on the southeastern coast of France.
Between June 22 and June 26, CMOs, influencers, CEOs, creative marketing professionals, and more flock to the resort city to attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity — also known as the Oscars of advertising.
And while at the event, many of those attendees are flaunting fashion status symbols, from designer necklaces to trendy footwear.
Business Insider is on the ground in Cannes and keeping an eye on what stylish attendees are wearing. Here's what's stood out so far.
Statement necklaces are in again.
MarketCast CEO Lana Busignani wears stripes and a statement necklace.
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MarketCast CEO Lana Busignani paired her statement Chanel necklace with a striped outfit and chunky glasses.
Men are wearing dress shorts and sneakers with suede touches.
The People Company cofounder Adim Isiakpona sports sneakers with suede detailing.
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Adim Isiakpona, cofounder of The People Company, paired his burnt-orange shorts and Adidas sneakers with a graphic button-down top.
Some are making statements with monochrome looks.
Salesforce employees Nicole Weatherbee and Heather Unruh Yost wear vibrant colors.
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Nicole Weatherbee and Heather Unruh Yost, both Salesforce employees, paired bold outfits with neutral bags. Weatherbee donned a bright-orange set, and Yost chose a mint-green look.
Woven and rattan bags are everywhere.
CCG Social employee Karin Kildow wears a neutral outfit with a woven bag.
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Karin Kildow, who works for CCG Social, accessorized her neutral top and miniskirt with a woven bag.
The more colorful, the better.
NAACP Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Aba Blankson wears a colorful dress.
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Aba Blankson, the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at NAACP, wore a rainbow dress with short sleeves and exaggerated pockets.
You can't go wrong with designer sunglasses, especially from brands like Prada.
Ashley Thorpe and Hannah Diddams wear vibrant dresses, designer sunglasses, and bold jewelry.
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Ashley Thorpe and Hannah Diddams both wore vibrant dresses, designer sunglasses, and bold jewelry. Diddams' shades specifically came from Prada.
Men are having fun with accessories, too.
Two men wearing crossbody bags at Cannes Lions 2026.
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Two men were spotted wearing statement crossbody bags at the festival. One sported a black Swissdigital design that featured multiple pockets, while another wore what looked like a leather Hermès piece.
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