Venice Film Festival: glamour at its most glamorous on the red carpet
The 81st Venice Film Festival opened with great fanfare on August 28. Here are details of the most talked-about looks at this prestigious event.
Every year, the Venice Film Festival, which runs until September 7, attracts the elite of world cinema. From the opening screening of Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, to the presentation of the year’s most eagerly awaited films… The Venice Film Festival has also become a kind of fashion show. Every star competes for elegance and originality on a red carpet as glamorous as it is spectacular. Every preview is transformed into a veritable fashion show. The creations of the greatest couturiers are highlighted bythe stars of the silver screen.
Unforgettable looks from the Venice Mostra red carpet
Nicole Kidman mesmerized the world on September 1 at the premiere of Babygirl, wearing a Schiaparelli gown. This appearance, combined with the film’s 6-minute standing ovation, marked one of the highlights of the Mostra. Rising film star Jenna Ortega also dazzled the audience in a scarlet Dior Haute Couture gown. This daring creation, made of tulle and pleats, confirmed her place among style icons.
As for Angelina Jolie, she made a triumphant comeback on the red carpet in a minimalist dress by Tamara Ralph. She proved that simplicity can be synonymous with elegance. This sand-colored outfit, reminiscent of Hollywood’s golden years, paid perfect tribute to her role in Maria. The men were not to be outdone… George Clooney and Brad Pitt were both resplendent in black Louis Vuitton suits, embodying timeless chic at the premiere of Wolfs.
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the film’s explosive duo Joker: Folie à Deuxalso caught the eye. Phoenix, true to his unique style, and Gaga, extravagant and flamboyant, left their mark on the festival with their daring choices signed Dior. The opening night also saw Cate Blanchett in a sculptural lamé gown by Armani Privé, and Taylor Russell, dazzling in a vintage Chanel white dress, originally worn by Claudia Schiffer in 1993. The Canadian actress, adorned with Tiffany & Co. jewelry, also embodied grace and elegance on the red carpet.
Finally, actress Úrsula Corberó, known for her role in La Casa de Papel, captivated the audience in a Bottega Veneta gown with feathers and bangs. A daring choice that perfectly complemented the eclectic universe of the Mostra. Every appearance on the red carpet is a spectacle in itself. A celebration of glamour and the cinema that continues to make the world dream.