I doubt it's as ridiculous as the article makes it sound, but I'm not familiar with this story. It sounds like hired security was told what the dress code was and was overzealous.
Evening dress at Cannes is black tie. Women's formal shoes tend to be heels. Rhinestone flats really are not black tie appropriate.
I think a sensible analogy, for men, is straight tie vs. bowtie. You're asking for trouble if you forego the bowtie.
Likewise, I think a man wearing heels will also be turned away.
If folks have a problem with this, then I can think of no better crowd to dictate what is appropriate dress than the Hollywood elite, so I suspect this will resolve itself without much ado.
Evening dress at Cannes is black tie. Women's formal shoes tend to be heels. Rhinestone flats really are not black tie appropriate.
I think a sensible analogy, for men, is straight tie vs. bowtie. You're asking for trouble if you forego the bowtie.
Likewise, I think a man wearing heels will also be turned away.
If folks have a problem with this, then I can think of no better crowd to dictate what is appropriate dress than the Hollywood elite, so I suspect this will resolve itself without much ado.