Halle Berry struck a careful balance on the Croisette on Tuesday night at the premiere of “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.” With Cannes’ updated dress code — banning floor-sweeping trains and anything edging toward overt nudity — Berry worked within the lines after having to rethink her Cannes style at the last minute. She chose a sculptural high-low gown by Celia Kritharioti couture, pairing the voluminous silhouette with sleek Aquazzura stilettos that stayed front and center.
Halle Berry at the “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival held at Palais des Festivals on May 14 in Cannes, France.
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The “Comet” pumps, crafted in black, featured Aquazzura’s signature pointed toe, a sharply arched stiletto heel and a low-cut vamp. The standout detail of the shoe is the ankle strap, adorned with pearl-toned, comet-shaped embellishments that added to the outfit’s playful style.
Berry paired the shoes with a Celia Kritharioti spring 2025 couture gown featuring a strapless, structured black bodice and a voluminous, tea-length pink gingham skirt. Stopping just above the ankle, the gown allowed the pumps to remain fully visible — something of an uncommon choice on the Cannes carpet, where floor-length hemlines often obscure .
Berry’s styling kept the focus tight. She kept her jewelry to a minimum, opting for an opalescent statement necklace that complemented her heels. The makeup stayed in warm tones, with bronze on the lids, a soft matte lip and lightly contoured cheekbones, and her hair was styled in a playful bob.
Halle Berry at the “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival held at Palais des Festivals on May 14 in Cannes, France.
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Aquazzura, founded by Edgardo Osorio, has remained a red carpet constant for its balance of line, comfort and height. The Italian label’s nude pump — a staple in its eveningwear lineup — has appeared on Cannes regulars in seasons past.
Halle Berry at the “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival held at Palais des Festivals on May 14 in Cannes, France.
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The brand also just launched its first eyewear collection, adding to its offer of footwear, bags, jewelry, tableware and home décor. “It’s a great opportunity to introduce Aquazzura to a broader audience, with more accessible entry price points and the potential for wider distribution in the future. It aligns perfectly with our DNA and feels like a natural extension of our aesthetic and brand lifestyle,” Osorio previously told WWD.
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival concludes on May 24. Films premiering at this year’s festival include Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme,” Julia Ducournau’s “Alpha” and Lynne Ramsay’s “Die, My Love.”