Venice is shimmering with glamour as stars arrive for the 2025 Venice Film Festival, proving once again that the city is a stage not just for cinema but for unforgettable fashion moments.
While the Met Gala and the Oscars often dominate red carpet conversations, Venice has its own unique allure, combining cinematic prestige with high-fashion drama. Now celebrating its 82nd edition, the festival continues to captivate audiences with both film and style.
This year, anticipation is high for premieres like Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, and Yórgos Lánthimos’ Bugonia. The opening night was historic as Francis Ford Coppola honored Werner Herzog with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement—one of cinema’s most esteemed accolades.
Even before the official red carpet, Venice’s streets and hotels were buzzing with style. Amal Clooney turned heads in a buttery yellow Balmain gown, while Emma Stone impressed in sleek black Louis Vuitton, her copper-toned pixie cut adding extra flair. Julia Roberts offered a playful touch in a black-and-white cardigan printed with director Luca Guadagnino’s portrait. Greta Gerwig, Riley Keough, Laura Dern, and Alicia Silverstone also made standout arrivals, hinting at the fashion spectacle to come.
The first night set a high standard for elegance. Tilda Swinton wowed in a monochrome Chanel ensemble, pairing a white flute-sleeve top with a flowing black skirt. Cate Blanchett made a sustainable style statement by re-wearing her black Armani Privé gown from the 2022 SAG Awards—the gemstone neckline as dazzling as ever. Alba Rohrwacher made headlines in Jonathan Anderson’s inaugural couture gown for Dior, while Heidi Klum and daughter Leni brought sheer glamour with dramatic, coordinated looks.
Red Carpet Highlights
AMAL AND GEORGE CLOONEY
Amal Clooney, Venice’s perennial style queen, wowed at the Jay Kelly premiere in a fuchsia high-low gown from Jean-Louis Scherrer’s Fall 1995 collection. Golden Aquazzura heels, a matching minaudière, and sparkling Harry Winston diamonds completed the vintage-inspired ensemble, blending retro charm with modern polish.
EMMA STONE
Emma Stone, longtime Louis Vuitton ambassador, shimmered in a silver sequined gown with a bubble hem that cascaded into a flowing skirt. The starry shimmer and elegant silhouette struck the perfect balance between sophistication and whimsy.
CATE BLANCHETT
Blanchett proved timeless style never goes out of fashion. Revisiting her 2022 Armani Privé gown, the actress showcased a plunging, gemstone-embellished neckline and sleek silhouette, making sustainability undeniably chic.
TILDA SWINTON
Swinton exuded understated drama in a custom Chanel creation, pairing a sculptural white top with a sweeping black skirt. The minimalist elegance perfectly reflected her avant-garde aesthetic.
BARBARA PALVIN
Barbara Palvin combined elegance with playful flair, wearing a black Intimissimi dress paired with Betsey Johnson heeled mules—a fun twist that helped her stand out among couture gowns.