Sustainable Luxury Fashion Stuns Cannes: Stars Choose Benedetti Life for the Red Carpet

At the Cannes Film Festival, glamour is always accompanied by stories that go beyond the glitter. This year, one of the most talked-about stories came from Slovenia. The fashion brand Benedetti Life, led by visionary designer Matea Benedetti, captivated international celebrities, fashion critics, and audiences — and even Cannes itself — with its unwavering dedication to sustainable luxury fashion and aesthetic excellence. When renowned personalities walked the red carpet in Benedetti Life creations, the conversation wasn’t just about fashion. It was about change — about proving that luxury fashion can coexist in harmony with nature.

Benjamin Larretche wore a custom Benedetti Life suit crafted from organic cotton, while his wife, supermodel Petra Němcová, stunned in a Benedetti Life gown made from recycled PET bottles, gracing the "Chopard" red carpet.

Benedetti Life Captivates Cannes

Actress and producer Tarina Patel wore a signature Benedetti Life design at the Nouvelle Vague premiere and was photographed at iconic locations along the French Riviera. The presence of vegan fashion on one of the world’s most prestigious red carpets sent a powerful message: the future of fashion is both beautiful and responsible.

Future-Forward Materials Making an Impact Today

What unites all Benedetti Life standout designs — beyond their undeniable elegance — is the origin of their materials. The brand uses cutting-edge, plant-based textiles and eco-friendly materials such as:

• Oleatex (olive waste leather)

• Recycled PET bottles

• Organic cotton

These innovative materials are more than just a response to today’s environmental challenges — they are building blocks for the fashion industry of tomorrow.

Adding the final touch of sophistication, each look was paired with handcrafted jewelry by acclaimed Slovenian designer Ana Redek Furlanič.

English model and aristocrat Lady Victoria Federica Isabella Hervey, Tarina Patel, and Karen Wazen Bakhazi, fashion blogger in Hotel Martinez, Cannes.

Supermodel Barbara Palvin and Tarina Patel in Hotel Martinez, Cannes.

Benjamin Larretche, Petra Nemcova and The Edge celebrate Apple Original Films' "Bono: Stories of Surrender" Cannes Film Festival World Premiere at Le Panorama Rooftop in Cannes, France.

Petra Němcová and Benjamin Larretche attend Fiuggi for One drop in Cannes at Palm Beach in Cannes.

Petra Němcová and Karolína Kurková attend Fiuggi for One drop in Cannes at Palm Beach  in Cannes

The Future of Fashion Begins at Home

Following Cannes, the story continues with an even stronger local focus. As part of GO! 2025 – European Capital of Culture, Benedetti Life will host a special sustainable fashion show on September 13th in Nova Gorica, celebrating nature, creativity, and textile innovation.

The runway will feature remarkable pieces crafted from next-generation materials such as:

• Eucalyptus textiles

• Sugar cane textiles from Bioworks

• Mushroom leather MYCEL

• Olive-based leather OLEATEX

Each garment tells a story — that the future of fashion is already here.

Alongside the show, the exhibition From Waste to Beauty will animate shop windows across Nova Gorica and Gorizia, showcasing sustainable fashion ideas from emerging and established designers.

Photo: Stefan Sokolovski