The Venice Film Festival, one of the most prestigious and oldest film festivals in the world, is celebrating its 81st edition in 2024. Founded in 1932, the festival has long been a premier event on the global cinematic calendar, offering a platform for both established and emerging filmmakers to showcase their work.
Each year, the festival is not only a celebration of cinema but also a dazzling display of fashion, with celebrities and filmmakers gracing the red carpet in some of the most stunning outfits.
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In 2024, the Venice Film Festival continues its tradition of glamour, with a spectacular array of ensembles that are turning heads and set trends. The best-dressed stars always include a mix of veteran style icons and fresh faces, each bringing their unique flair to the red carpet.
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This year’s festival features an impressive lineup of films, including highly anticipated premieres such as Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Italian gothic horror film The American Garden. As the world watches, Venice once again solidifies its reputation as a hub of cinematic excellence and high fashion. Scroll on for the best dressed at this year's festival...
Venice Film Festival 2024: The Best Dresses On The Red Carpet
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Taylor Russell
Donning a lacey Loewe gown, Taylor Russell attended the Queer red carpet during the 81st Venice International Film Festival in style.
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Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz made an ethereal entrance to attend the Queer red carpet. Donning a dazzling midnight blue Atelier Versace sparkly strapless gown and a slew of Boucheron jewellery.
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Mădălina Diana Ghenea
Romanian actress Mădălina Diana Ghenea looked flawless in a shimmery champagne-toned dress, complete with a hood feature and thigh-high slit.
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Rose Bertram
Rose Bertram lived up to to her namesake in a fuchsia-toned halter neck gown, complete with a voluminous circular skirt adorned with ros.e appliqué designs.
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Maria Borges
Maria Borges twinkled under the red carpet lights in a beaded cutout gown with feather fringing.
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Taylor Russell
Taylor Russell championed the puff ball skirt trend on the The Room Next Door red carpet earlier this week. She paired her custom made Alaïa skirt with a matching crop top in the same fabric.
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Tilda Swinton
Donning a white midi dress from Alaïa's Fall/Winter 2024 Ready To Wear collection, Tilda Swinton looked radiant to walk the Queer red carpet.
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Natalia Paragoni
Natalia Paragoni put a bridal-chic spin on the sheer dress trend, opting for a sleek beaded version which she styled with a simple diamond necklace.
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Sveva Alviti
Sveva Alviti stunned in a baby pink, strapless gown option from Fendi's Couture Spring/Summer 2024 Collection. She paired the blush shade gown with a dazzling diamond necklace and a pair of open-toed heels.
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Juliana Xerez
Juliana Xerez attended the red carpet for Finalement in a striking lilac-toned sparkly gown with intricate cutout detailing.
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Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore brought all the glamour in a dazzling gold sequin gown that seemed to shimmer with every step. The deep neckline and long sleeves balanced sensuality with sophistication, cementing her status as the epitome of Hollywood royalty. Bold earrings and slicked-back hair added just the right amount of drama.
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Isabelle Huppert
Jury President Isabelle opted for a dark, textured gown that featured intricate animal print and a high neckline, exuding a sense of refined elegance. The long sleeves and flowing silhouette gave the look a timeless quality, while her pointed boots added a modern edge. Her signature red lip was the perfect finishing touch.
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Jasmine Tookes
Jasmine dominated the red carpet in a striking black gown that combined sleek velvet with a textured, high-collared bodice. The bold, almost armour-like top contrasted beautifully with the soft, flowing skirt.
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Tilda Swinton
Tilda redefined red carpet fashion in an avant-garde ensemble featuring a pale, textured jacket over matching cropped trousers. The outfit was minimalist and futuristic, with its monochromatic palette and clean lines.
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Taylor Russell
Taylor Russell embraced the balletcore vibe in a voluminous white skirt paired with a sleek, cropped top. The ensemble struck a perfect balance between contemporary and classic, with the structured top offering a chic contrast to the airy, bubble-like skirt.
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Alejandra Silva & Richard Gere
The couple exuded classic elegance, with Alejandra in a flowing white gown that featured a thigh-high slit and draped details. The simplicity of the gown was elevated by sparkling accessories, while Richard's traditional black tuxedo provided a perfect complement.
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Amy Ryan
Amy rocked a pink Alexis Mabille gown that was pure fashion architecture. The soft pink hue of the SS21 couture look was complemented by a matching clutch, creating an elegant, monochromatic ensemble.
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Georgina Chapman & Adrien Brody
This power couple showed up ready to slay. Georgina wore a lavender gown with a neckline daring enough to make even the bravest fashionista blush and a cape worthy of a superhero, meanwhile Adrian Brody was looking dapper as her sidekick in an all-black tux.
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Valentina Hites
It-girl Valentina embraced modern minimalism in a sleek black gown from The New Arrivals with a daring thigh-high slit and feathered shoulder details. The asymmetrical design was paired with bold accessories, including oversized sunglasses and statement heels, creating a look that was both edgy and effortlessly chic.
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Stacy Martin
Stacy Martin graced the red carpet in a custom Louis Vuitton gown so voluminous it probably required its own entourage. The sand-coloured silk faille creation featured a pleated draped bustier and an A-line skirt that made her glide like she was floating on air. And of course the jewellery was equally glam - the actress was practically glowing in the maison's Tumbler High Jewellery necklace, with its 1.03-carat LV Monogram star-cut diamond and matching ring, both in white gold and diamonds. The Tumbler bracelet from Louis Vuitton's Fine Jewellery collection completed the look, making her the human embodiment of luxury.
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Cate Blanchett
Cate was a gothic dream in her lack velvet shell-shaped origami bustier gown, which was a bespoke Louis Vuitton creation. Minimal accessories and black velvet pumps let the dress (and her fierce strut) do all the talking.
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Stella Maxwell
Stella Maxwell donnes a daring, sheer dress with intricate appliqué details which of course commanded attention. The nude illusion fabric and strategically placed embellishments created a sultry yet sophisticated statement.
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Amal & George Clooney
Amal showcased her signature elegance and style, in a delicate, pale yellow lace gown from Atelier Versace that exuded vintage charm. The gown’s flowing train and intricate detailing were balanced by George's classic black tuxedo.
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Lili Reinhart
The Riverdale star brought a touch of Old Hollywood Glamour in a figure-hugging Armani Privé dress with a dazzling sweetheart neckline.
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Cate Blanchett
Cate dazzled in a custom Louis Vuitton dress with elegant sheer panelling.
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Nicole Kidman
The Australian actress was the epitome of high-octane glamour in a corseted top with a sculpted neckline, paired with a velvet skirt, both by Schiaparelli.
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Angelina Jolie
Donning a divine beige custom Tamara Ralph gown and set of Aquazzura shoes, Angelina Jolie made a quiet luxury statement to attend the red carpet for her film Maria.
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Úrsula Corberó
Úrsula Corberó turned heads in a dreamy red-toned Bottega Veneta FW24 RTW gown with fringe trim and spikey feather detailing.
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Livia Nunes Marques
Livia Nunes Marques took the coquette-core aesthetic to all new heights in a baby pink bow-adorned Prada dress last night. She paired the ultra-cute option with a set of sheer tights and matching gloves.
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Miriam Leone
Miriam Leone put a high fashion twist on her black strapless thigh-high slit gown with a pair of bejewelled sheer gloves.
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Taylor Russell
Taylor Russell stunned in a cream-toned strapless dress from Loewe and accessorised the look to perfection with Tiffany & Co. jewellery.
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Greta Bellamacina
Greta Bellamacina took the fashion world's famed sheer dressing trend for a spin on the Maria red carpet, pairing her collared gown with a Simone Rocha pearl bag.
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Sveva Alviti
Sveva Alviti lived out her Barbie dreams in a floaty fuchsia Alberta Ferretti gown, complete with a plunging neckline and boned bodice.
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Jung Ho-yeon
Jung Ho-yeon wore a striking red sequinned gown on the red carpet. The dress featured a form-fitting silhouette with delicate off-the-shoulder draping and thin straps. She complemented the look with simple, yet sophisticated, accessories, including dangling earrings and minimal rings, exuding effortless glamour.
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Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett, star of the Disclaimer TV series which made its Venice debut, wore a sophisticated Giorgio Armani Privé black velvet jumpsuit with a plunging back adorned with cascading pearl strands. The elegant ensemble highlighted her timeless style as she graced the red carpet.
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Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega literally stole hearts on last night's red carpet in a custom-made Christian Dior tulle red gown. She paired the striking look with a set of Jimmy Choo shoes and a fierce red lip look.
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Ilaria Bici
Keeping her look luxe for the occasion, Ilaria Bici chose to sport a sleek strapless silk dress to attend the red carpet for the movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The brunette bob bombshell accessorised her look with a striking diamond and emerald necklace and matching ring set and sheer heels.
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Winona Ryder
Opting for a full Chanel Haute Couture look, Winona Ryder leaned into her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice character Lydia Deetz for the evening.
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Taylor Russell
An overly glamourous Taylor Russell chose vintage Chanel Couture from the brand's SS93 collection last night, pairing her bridal-approved gown with decedent Tiffany & Co. jewellery.
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Isabella Ferrari
Put an emo-chic spin on the classic tuxedo, Isabella Ferrari opted for a suiting dress look in all-black which she styled with sheer tights and a set of pointed-toe pumps.
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Cate Blanchett
An effortless and elegant Cate Blanchett graced the red carpet yesterday in a champagne-toned Armani Privé bandage gown and Louis Vuitton jewellery.
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Poppy Delevingne
Poppy Delevingne gave power dressing a go in a sleek all-black, plunging neckline suiting look to attend the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice red carpet event. She also wore Boucheron's Plume De Paon Pendant Earrings, paired with the brand's Plume De Paon rings - all dazzling pieces set in 18ct white gold with rose-cut diamonds of course.
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Mariacarla Boscono
Making a strong case for over-the-knee boots on the red carpet, Mariacarla Boscono styled her leather options with a floating white silk gown, complete with a thigh-high split perfect for showing off her edgy footwear choice. The supermodel also donned an exclusive piece from Pomellato's High Jewelry Collection - a Princess necklace crafted in white gold and diamond links featuring a 53-carat oval cabochon-cut green tourmaline stone and over 2,000 diamonds.
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Monica Bellucci
Monica Bellucci opted for a refined black dress adorned with a subtle polka dot pattern to support her director boyfriend Tim Burton at the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice photocall. The dress featuried a deep V-neckline and sheer sleeves for an added touch of allure. Understated accessories - a black clutch and platform heels - completed the look.
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Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder attended the photocall for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in a long black dress with a plunging neckline adorned with delicate ruffles. The tailored dress' sleek silhouette, with subtle button details running down the front added a touch of Victorian elegance to Venice. The soft waves of her hair and minimalistic makeup complemented the outfit, creating a gothic-chic look that was both sophisticated and timeless.
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Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega showcased a sharp, double-breasted burgundy suit that exuded confidence and modern elegance. The tailored fit emphasised her figure, while the deep hue adds richness to the ensemble. Paired with minimal jewellery and sleek black hair, the look struck a perfect balance between classic and contemporary, making it a standout choice.