The Best Looks From Venice Film Festival 2025
- Staff
- Aug 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 20
Vintage Glamour and Modern Heat Define the Red Carpet
As the world’s oldest film festival, the Venice Film Festival stands out for its breathtaking backdrop of gothic architecture and glittering canals. This unique setting elevates every premiere into a showcase for the season’s most innovative and glamorous fashion, making it a must-watch event for style enthusiasts worldwide.
As the Venice Film Festival 2025 kicks off, below are some of our favorite glamorous looks from the festival opening days.
Amal and George Clooney: Classic Meets Vintage
Amal Clooney stunned in a fuchsia taffeta Jean-Louis Scherrer by Erik Mortensen gown, a rare archival piece from Autumn/Winter 1995-96.
George Clooney brought classic elegance in a sharp Giorgio Armani tuxedo, both attending the “Jay Kelly” premiere.
Images: Cultured Focus
Laura Dern and Emma Stone: Couture Moments
Laura Dern’s Armani Privé ensemble embodied refined drama for the “Jay Kelly” premiere.
Emma Stone turned heads in custom Louis Vuitton at the “Bugonia” premiere, featuring a bubble-hem silhouette, jewel-encrusted straps, and a square neckline, spotlighting the season’s key trend.
Ayo Edebiri: Red Hot in Chanel
Ayo Edebiri matched the red carpet at the “After the Hunt” premiere in a custom Chanel red strapless gown, inspired by the Fall 1986 collection, and styled by Danielle Goldberg.
The pleated, embellished design emphasized perfect elegance and cemented Edebiri’s status as a contemporary style star.
Shailene Woodley: Minimalist Chic
Shailene Woodley opted for a high-impact, ultra-short black silk mini dress by Kallmeyer during a star-studded night out, illustrating bold minimalism.
Cate Blanchett: Eco-Chic Glamour
Cate Blanchett wore a custom Armani Privé black gown for the debut of Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grazia,” featuring oversized gemstones and a plunging neckline with a dramatic train.
Notably, Blanchett recycled this iconic look, first worn in 2022, championing sustainable red-carpet fashion with a modern twist.
Standout Menswear: Fresh Takes on Formalwear
The men’s looks were equally bold.
Jacob Elordi, who stars as Frankenstein’s monster for Guillermo del Toro, wore a sharply cut Valentino tuxedo custom made by Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli, showcasing sleek proportions and contemporary detail.
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Venice Film Festival 2025: Where Style and Cinema Converge
Venice’s film festival is a celebration of not only cinema but also the evolving world of fashion, turning every premiere into a global style moment. Year after year, it remains a reference for both timeless elegance and bold innovation, solidifying Venice’s status as one of the world’s most glamorous and influential fashion capitals.