The 2024 Venice Film Festival has just concluded, leaving us with unforgettable memories and stunning fashion moments. Running from Wednesday, August 28, to September 7, this annual celebration of cinema, organised by La Biennale di Venezia, once again dazzled in the romantic Italian city. Venice’s Lido island was abuzz with star-studded parties, panels, and, of course, the coveted red carpet.
As the 81st edition of the Festival ended, it marked the end of summer and ushered in a new season of brilliant filmmaking. Actors and directors arrived by canal boat, gracing the red carpet with an array of stunning fashion statements. Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder delivered goth glam at the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiere, while Angelina Jolie channelled Maria Callas, creating unforgettable sartorial moments.
The Festival’s highlights included Joker: Folie à Deux, starring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix, and Luca Guadagnino’s Queer. With show-stopping looks from stars like Cate Blanchett in jewel-strewn Armani and Nicole Kidman in beaded Schiaparelli, the fashion was as remarkable as the films.
Here are our top 15 best-dressed celebrities from the 2024 Venice Film Festival.
Taylor Russell and Cate Blanchett
Taylor Russell attended the Closing Ceremony red carpet during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Cinema. For her final look, she stole the show in a ruched and ruffled Schiaparelli fall-winter 2024 haute couture gown, styled with Tiffany & Co jewellery. At the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiere, Cate Blanchett wore a lustrous Armani Privé gown, stealing the spotlight on the red carpet.
Hoyeon and Angelina Jolie
Hoyeon made a striking appearance at the Disclaimer premiere, dazzling in a chic Louis Vuitton ensemble highlighting her fashion-forward style. Angelina Jolie embodied the spirit of enigmatic diva Maria Callas as she stepped off her water taxi in a stunning Tamara Ralph gown, turning heads with her elegant presence.
Nicole Kidman and Jasmine Tookes
Nicole Kidman attended the red carpet for Babygirl in a Schiaparelli fall 2024 couture gown featuring a structured corset dripping in beaded fringe and a velvet column skirt. She accessorised with Roberto Coin jewellery, including diamond-encrusted rings and pearl drop earrings, curated by Jason Bolden.Jasmine Tookes stunned at the Battlefield (Campo Di Battaglia) red carpet in a Giorgio Armani gown, beautifully accessorised with Pasquale Bruni jewellery.
Lady Gaga and Amy Ryan
Lady Gaga brought drama to the Joker: Folie à Deux premiere in a bespoke Dior couture gown, topped off with a Philip Treacy fall-winter 2001 headpiece, creating a theatrical finish.Amy Ryan wowed in an elegant Alexis Mabille haute couture gown at the Wolfs premiere, showcasing her sophisticated taste.
Camila Mendes and Taylor Russell
Camila Mendes in Armani Privé gown and Bulgari diamondsJenna Ortega was a vision in scarlet at the highly anticipated world premiere of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on the opening night of the Venice Film Festival. She wore a striking custom Dior Couture gown that perfectly matched the red carpet.
Sydney Sweeney and Zhang Ziyi
Sydney Sweeney in Alexanger McQueenChinese actress Zhang Ziyi started off her first look with a bang. She arrived at the opening red carpet in a velvet ensemble from the Armani Privé fall-winter 2024 couture collection.
Antonio Banderas and Ncuti Gatwa
Antonio Banderas in Dolce and GabbanaNcuti Gatwa looked dashing on the Babygirl red carpet, wearing a Giorgio Armani suit. He complemented with Messika jewellery for a polished and sophisticated look.
George and Amal Clooney
Amal Clooney attended the Wolfs red carpet in a butter-yellow, plunging lace Atelier Versace gown featuring a ruffled skirt. She accessorised with a crystallised Judith Leiber box clutch and drop earrings. George Clooney looked sharp in a Giorgio Armani tuxedo.
