Summer 2025 ends on a glamorous note in Italy as the Venice International Film Festival is near to its close at the iconic Lido di Venezia. Beyond the much-anticipated premieres of films like ‘Jay Kelly’, ‘A House of Dynamite’, ‘Frankenstein’, and ‘Duse’, it was the red carpet looks that captured global attention. Unlike Cannes, often known for its flamboyant and frothy fashion moments, Venice embraced understated elegance. With “formal attire” as this year’s official dress code, stars chose to elevate sophistication over excess, gracing the carpet in couture from Armani, Chanel, Prada, Dior, and more. From Cate Blanchett dazzling in a timeless Armani Privé gown that she first wore in 2022, proving that true style knows no expiry date, to Amal Clooney commanding the spotlight at the ‘Jay Kelly’ premiere in a colour-popping fuchsia gown, Venice 2025 gave us fashion moments as iconic as the films themselves.
Emma Stone
The 36-year-old actress was spotted at the much-awaited premiere of ‘Bugonia’. She walked the carpet in a custom Louis Vuitton column gown embellished with silvery pink sequins and a bubble-hem overlay to add volume to the look. It was paired perfectly with Roger Vivier heels.
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Julia Roberts
The actress who is in the news for the #MeToo inspired thriller, ‘After the Hunt’, turned heads in a custom navy crepe gown by Atelier Versace at the film’s premiere. It was paired with sleek Chopard jewellery, embodying polished elegance.
Cate Blanchett
At the red carpet of acclaimed film ‘La Grazia’, the Academy-Award winning actress re-wore her signature Armani Privé gown (first seen at the 2022 SAG Awards) making the outfit repeat fashionable. The sleek black ensemble had a deep plunge neck, adorned with carved onyx-like gemstones, and had side pockets to make it more functional. She paired it with matching Jimmy Choo Romy heels and Louis Vuitton high jewellery.
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Amal Clooney
Arriving at the festival in style, Amal Clooney looked effortlessly chic in a minimalist butter-yellow halter dress from Balmain’s Resort 2026 collection. Its highlight was the belted waist with Balmain’s signature chunky gold buckle, matched with white Prada slingbacks and a white Balmain Ebene bag with gold metal handles.
Greta Lee
The American actress showed up in head-to-toe custom Dior, showcasing Jonathan Anderson’s fresh vision. The look was quite bold and risqué featuring dramatic silhouettes and a plunging neckline.
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Ayo Edebiri
The American actress and comedian stunned in a voluminous red Chanel gown with a layered, sculptural silhouette and trendy maroon buttons adding a touch of drama. She completed the look with Gianvito Rossi shoes at the red carpet of her film ‘After The Hunt.’
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Mia Goth
During the ‘Frankenstein’ photocall, the actress stole the limelight in a mocha silk Dior dress with a train. She paired it with a baroque-style Tiffany & Co. necklace and bracelet that added lots of bling and sparkle to her look.
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Tilda Swinton
For the ‘La Grazia’ opening night, the British actress wore a monochrome Chanel ensemble where white silk crepe high-neck blouse served vintage elegance when paired with a full black mikado skirt. The outfit was complemented by Chanel high jewellery diamonds to glam up the minimalist look.
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