Venice Film Festival 2023: The best dressed guests so far

Anticipation builds for breathtaking appearances from the canal this year


Jessica Chastain, Amal Clooney and Sydney Sweeney at Venice Film Festival
Updated: 11 September 2023

Venice Film Festival's red carpet is once again gracing us with a dazzling display of style and glamour, with celebrities stepping out in an array of stunning ensembles that are leaving fashion fans in awe. From Hollywood A-listers to international cinema icons, the festival's well-heeled attendees have consistently set new standards for elegance in its 80 years.

In a world where fashion is a potent form of self-expression, the guests at the Venice Film Festival 2023 will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark. Their choices not only showcase their fashion prowess but also contribute to the larger conversation about the intersection of cinema, culture, and couture. As the festival continues, anticipation builds for more breathtaking appearances that will shape the trends and inspirations for the fashion seasons to come...

Here are our favourite Venice Film Festival 2023 looks so far:

Jessica Chastain

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The Molly's Game star stole the show in a sequin, fluid-like custom Gucci gown at the Memory premiere.

Isabelle Huppert

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The French actress injected the Maestro premiere with a splash of glitz via her dazzling fringed Balenciaga gown.

Cailee Spaeny

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The Priscilla star looked elegant in a plunging white Miu Miu number with lavish pearl cape-style adornments.

Ava DuVernay

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The filmmaker looked resplendent in a buttermilk yellow off-the-shoulder gown by Prada at the Origin screening.

Sydney Sweeney

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The Euphoria star stunned in a black ball gown with a two-tone rosette bodice at the Giorgio Armani event.

Zoe Pastelle

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Swiss actress Zoe Pastelle wore a sequinned sheer tulle dress from Giorgio Armani

Cathalina Geeraerts

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 The actress wore a fringed red tulle A-line dress to the Holly movie premiere.

Mdlina Diana Ghenea 

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The model and actress wore an angelic backless white gown with fluffy detailing.

Bar Refaeli

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 Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli wore a slinky black strapless gown with a white satin train.

Odetta Tunyla 

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 Actress Odetta Tunyla wore a one-sleeved black gown from Elizabetta Franchi.

Toni Garrn

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Toni Garrn wore a silver gown by Alberta Ferretti.

Mariacarla Boscono

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Mariacarla Boscono donned a red corseted Dolce & Gabbana gown.

Madisin Rian

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Madisin Rian attends the opening red carpet at the 80th Venice International Film Festival wearing Messika diamonds.

Bianca Brandolini D'Adda 

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Socialite Bianca Brandolini D'Adda wore a silk two-tone strapless gown. 

Millane Friesen 

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TikTok star Millane Friesen attends the red carpet in a voluminous white embellished ballgown.

Bianca Balti 

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Supermodel Bianca Balti wore a pale blue Ermanno Scervino dress and jewellery from Pomellato.

Shu Qi

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Taiwanese actress Shu Qi sported an Alberta Ferretti ensemble and Bulgari jewellery.

Danielle Marcan 

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MUA Danielle Marcan attended the opening red carpet in a silver Manurì halter neck dress and Armani beauty makeup.

Olga Kurylenko 

© Dominique Charriau

Olga Kurylenko wore a black embellished Chanel gown to the red carpet for the movie El Conde

Rita Ora

© Jacopo Raule

Rita Ora attended the DVF Awards 2023 during the Venice International Film Festival wearing a sheer black dress and studded ballet flats.

Amal Clooney

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Amal Clooney

Amal Clooney donned a vintage Dior dress and Aquazzura heels for the DVF awards.

Georgia May Jagger

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Georgia wore a sheer custom Pinko Official gown, at the premier of Ferrari.

Neelam Gill

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Neelam Gill attended the red carpet for the movie Poor Things in a black embellished bustier gown.

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