The 78th annual Venice International Film Festival has begun, and glamorous global stars are flocking to the city with their stylists and couture in tow.
With some of the year’s most anticipated films premiering in Venice, including the sci-fi epic Dune and the Princess Diana biopic Spencer, all eyes are on the festival, which has returned to its full size after its “restrained” iteration last year.
So far the looks have ranged from classic to daring, including floor-length gowns, smart dresses from mini to ankle-length, and elegant pantsuits.
Look on to see the top-tier fashion from the event, which runs from September 1 to September 11.
Anna Taylor-Joy
The actor chose a custom Christian Dior gown for the premiere of her film Last Night in Soho. She wore a bright pink ankle-length gown with a matching belt and a floor-length sash tied at the waist. She accessorized the monochromatic look with pink pumps and a small pink beret with a black veil.
Penélope Cruz
For the premiere of her film Competencia Oficial, the actor wore TK
Saba Mubarak
The Jordanian actress and producer wore a red-and-black, one-shoulder couture gown by Zuhair Murad.
Lexi Underwood
The actor wore a pale-blue sequined gown by Giorgio Armani.
Maude Apatow
The actor wore a blue strapless Armani Privé gown with layered ruffles to the Competencia Oficial premiere.
Olivia Colman
The British actor wore a black suit with a metallic silver double-breasted blouse by Armani Privé.
Paola Di Benedetto
The Italian model wore an orange Stella McCartney gown with an asymmetrical neckline.
Bianca Brandolini d’Adda
The Italian model and socialite wore a bold orange and pink Giambattista Valli couture gown, which she paired with a gold animal-print necklace and matching hoops.
Kristen Stewart
For the premiere of her film Spencer, the actor wore a mint-green outfit with lace detailing from Chanel’s FW21 Couture collection.
Beatrice Vendramin
The Italian actor and model wore an open-back handkerchief gown by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini to the Spencer premiere.
Virginie Efira
The Belgian actor and jury member wore a metallic, short-sleeve Saint Laurent minidress with a coordinating YSL clutch to The Power of the Dog premiere.
Zoe Saldana
The actor wore a red sequined Dolce & Gabbana gown with a thigh-high slit to The Hand of God premiere.
Viola and Vera Arrivabene
The sisters and ViBi Venezia founders wore Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini to The Hand of God premiere. Viola donned a navy ankle-length gown with black pumps and a chain necklace, while Vera wore a light-pink long-sleeve gown with silver hoops earrings.
Helen Mirren
The British actor wore a pale green sequined Dolce & Gabbana gown to Venice’s opening ceremony. She accessorized with a matching sequin headband and mask.
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