The Venice Film Festival is back and high fashion has officially taken over the Lido. As the 83rd edition gets underway, the canals are already filled with custom couture, sharp tailoring, and standard-setting off-duty style.
The prestigious festival is kicking off with a suitably glamorous opening ceremony on Wednesday, where Laura Dern is set to present George Clooney with the Lifetime Achievement award, recognising his enduring contribution to cinema. The actor has already landed in Venice alongside his wife Amal, leading a star-studded guest list that includes Kendall Jenner, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Sydney Sweeney, setting the tone for what promises to be another unforgettable week.
From black-tie premieres at the Palazzo del Cinema to low-key water taxi arrivals, here are all the best-dressed guests and must-see looks from Venice 2026.
Laura Dern, 59, looked beautiful in a pink satin gown by Emilia Wickstead to attend the Ink Screening and 2026 opening event.
British model Rebecca Donaldson wore a shimmering custom Giorgio Armani gown with fringe detail, while her boyfriend, Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr, was in an ivory Armani tux.
Claire Foy wore a custom crimson Bottega column dress designed by Creative Director Matthieu Blazy. She paired it with matching opera-length leather gloves and suede platforms.
Amal and George Clooney were matching in sleek black looks by Tom Ford on the red carpet.
Bianca Balti, 42, was a vision in a pastel pink creation complete with wings.
Actress Nina Dobrev dazzled in a strapless sequin gown by Giorgio Armani Privé.
Model Stella Maxwell wore a sheer black lace gown featuring a cascading drape across the back and her hair styled in perfect curls.
That blush! Model Madisin Rian was glowing on the red carpet in her iridescent Giorgio Armani Privé dress.
Actress Brittany Snow wore a crystal-trimmed plunging halterneck gown by Giorgio Armani.
Model and mother-of-three Tatiana Korsakova wore a showstopping one-shoulder gown with cut-out waist detail.
Model Faretta Radic wore a pink off-the-shoulder gown by Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi. It featured a corset-inspired bodice and ruching.
Actress Sydney Sweeney arrived on Wednesday wearing a matching lace top and bermuda shorts.
