Florence Pugh made her return to the Venice Film Festival on September 8, stepping onto the Lido for the first time since her 2022 "Don't Worry Darling" press tour in a sleek, monochromatic navy look from Max Mara. The appearance lands just weeks after Max Mara named Pugh the face of its first-ever fragrance, giving her Venice return a clear brand tie-in as the 83rd edition of the festival continues through September 12.
Pugh's outfit centered on a cropped top and midi skirt in matching navy, an ensemble reported as a coordinated, head-to-toe moment rather than a single dramatic gown. She completed the look with Max Mara sunglasses and a black Chloé Paddington bag, opting for a cleaner, more pared-back silhouette than the look that made her a Venice fixture three years ago. In 2022, Pugh arrived for "Don't Worry Darling" in a shimmering, off-shoulder silver-embellished Valentino gown that became one of the most talked-about looks of that festival. This time, the styling read as deliberately understated, trading maximalist sparkle for a fitted, tonal outfit built for arrival photos rather than a formal premiere carpet.
Florence Pugh stuns at the Venice Film Festival. pic.twitter.com/4DNWmmNnBj
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