While all eyes shift to Cannes for its annual film festival, there is another on the annual calendar to which A-listers, models and VSPs (Very Stylish People) flock. The 81st Venice International Film Festival commenced this week in the Italian city renowned for its winding canals, romantic bridges and unmatched combination of glamour and drama. One of the most prestigious events in the film industry, the festival serves as the launching pad for many anticipated features.
The year, the week kicked off with the world premiere of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, the long awaited sequel to the 1998 Tim Burton blockbuster starring Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder. We can also expect appearances from the likes of Nicole Kidman, Lady Gaga and Angeline Jolie as each debuts a new film to enthralled audiences.
But before we get a chance to see the works in cinemas, we first get to enjoy the red carpet fashion brought by our favourite stars. From luscious designer gowns, to extravagant jewels, to cool photo call ‘fits and more dark shades than we can count, here are some of the best looks from the festival.
The Best Looks From the Venice Film Festival 2024
Amal and George Clooney
While George played it safe in a standard tux, Amal wore a lemon yellow Atelier Versace dress with Aquazzura shoes.
Nicole Kidman
For the premiere of her new film, Babygirl, Nicole Kidman stunned in a Schiaparelli gown from the FW24 couture collection.
Sophie Wilde
She’s a Loewe girl! Sophie Wilde wore a black custom Loewe gown to the premiere of Babygirl.
Emily Ratajkowski
EmRata hit the Gucci archives to find this gorgeous green dress from fall/winter 2004.
Madisin Rian
Looking every bit the statuesque goddess, Madisin Rian was shining in Armani Privé.
Cailee Spaeny
Cailee in Miu Miu at the Women’s Tales photocall.
Rami Malek and Emma Corrin
Ever the stylish couple, Rami Malek and Emma Corrin both owned their looks. Rami wore a grey-toned button-up and black trousers, while Emma stole the show in a bright green skirt suit, with a cropped blazer and kitten heels, all by Miu Miu.
Joe Alwyn
Joe Alwyn donned a maroon Gucci suit to the premiere of his film The Brutalist.
Taylor Russell
Taylor Russell wears custom Loewe with Tiffany jewels.
Angelina Jolie
At the premiere of Maria, Angelina Jolie wore custom Tamara Ralph and Aquazzura shoes.
Jung Ho-yeon and Cate Blanchett
The flawless Jung Ho-Yeon stunned in custom Louis Vuitton, while Cate Blanchett wore an Armani Prive backless velvet suit.
Cate Blanchett
The back of Cate’s suit was draped with strings of Louis Vuitton pearls.
Jenna Ortega
Beetlejuice star pays homage to Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder’s character) in this red tulle custom Dior gown.
Taylor Russell
Taylor Russell has been digging into the archives for this SS93 Chanel dress, originally worn on the runway by Claudia Schiffer.
Winona Ryder
Winona wears a tuxedo blazer, vest and shirt atop a black tulle skirt by Chanel.
Monica Belluci
Italian superstar Monic Bellucci wore custom Vivienne Westwood with a pair of black shades.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett wore a luminous Armani Privé column gown with pearl detailing, accentuated with a Louis Vuitton pearl necklace worn around her shoulders.
Catherine O’Hara
Catherine O’Hara wore a custom Oscar de la Renta dress and walked the red carpet with her husband, production designer Bo Welch, whom she met on the set of Beetlejuice in 1998.
Zhang Ziyi
Zhang Ziyi is the picture of contemporary elegance with a classic twist in this FW24 velvet suit and beret by Armani Privé.
Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom
Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom hit the red carpet in a cream suit jack and white dress, respectively.
Taylor Russell
Another archival look for Taylor—this time from John Galliano SS95 ready to wear collection. The structure suit and skirt were paired with Gianvito Rossi heels.
Raffey Cassidy
Chanel SS23 Haute Couture
At The Brutalist premiere, Raffey Cassidy wore a black tulle Chanel dress, complete with a gothic netted hair accessory and Chanel high jewellery.
Stacy Martin
Custom Louis Vuitton
The Brutalist premiere served plenty of looks, and this regal, greige Louis Vuitton gown made Stacy Martin look like royalty.
Tilda Swinton
Chanel
The perennially striking Tilda Swinton walked the red carpet with Julian Moore at The Room Next Door in sheer chiffon trousers and an oversized weave coat.
Sigourney Weaver
Chanel FW 23/24 RTW
Sigourney Weaver looked perfectly elegant and relaxed in Chanel, arriving at the Exelcior pier to receive her Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award.
Lady Gaga
Christian Dior Haute Couture, Philip Treacy Headpiece and Tiffany & Co Jewellery
Gaga’s haute-goth couture confection earned her just as many headlines as her engagement ring.
Pietro Castellitto
Gucci
We love this monochromatic Gucci look from Castellitto at the Diva Futura photocall.
Ella Purnell
Vintage Armani Privé, Spring 2007
Purnell continued the trend for archival fashion at the Babygirl premiere in stunning fringed archival Armani.
This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.
