Best Red Carpet Looks From the 2025 Venice Film Festival

While the US Open heats up in New York City, the 82nd annual Venice Film Festival has officially kicked off across the pond, with both fashionable events once again marking the end of summer. Actors, directors, and industry insiders have already begun pouring into the Italian city, arriving via its classic canal boats, ready for their yearly walk across one of film’s most fashionable red carpets—and some iconic looks are well underway. Cate Blanchett rewore a glamorous and plunging Armani Privé black gown for the La Grazia red carpet (she originally wore the dress at the SAG Awards in 2022). Tilda Swinton stepped out in custom Chanel—a possible sneak peek at Matthieu Blazy’s highly anticipated runway debut. Heidi Klum walked hand in hand with her daughter, Leni, both in custom Intimissimi corseted gowns. Meanwhile, Emma Stone arrived in lace Louis Vuitton alongside her frequent co-star Jesse Plemons for the photocall of their latest movie, Bugonia, by Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos.

Let’s dive into the Top 10 Best-Dressed Looks and spotlight what made each one unforgettable:

1. Amal Clooney — Vintage Fuchsia Marvel

Amal Clooney turned heads in a high-low fuchsia gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer (Fall 1995), styled with golden Aquazzura heels, a matching minaudière, and dazzling Harry Winston diamonds—a beautiful nod to vintage elegance.

2. Cate Blanchett — Rewear Royalty

Cate Blanchett shimmered in her iconic black Armani Privé gown from 2022, complete with a plunging gemstone neckline and chic pockets. Her jewelry: Louis Vuitton; her heels: Jimmy Choo — proof that classic glamour never fades.

3. Julia Roberts — Playful Chic to Formal Grandeur

· Arrival Look: Julia’s quirky cardigan adorned with Luca Guadagnino’s face paired with Bermuda shorts and sneakers was a memorable, lighthearted entrance.

· Premiere Look: For the premiere of After the Hunt, she donned a custom navy crepe Atelier Versace gown featuring a damier motif embroidered in black silk by Dario Vitale, paired with stunning Chopard jewelry totaling over 100 carats.

4. Kim Kardashian — Monochrome Mystery

Making a dramatic entrance via water taxi, Kim wore a sleek black maxi dress with a unique halter-to-hood design, complete with pops of provocative cutouts and monochrome accessories. She later switched into a Maison Margiela couture hooded cape for the DVF Awards.

5. Heidi Klum & Leni Klum — Mother-Daughter Duo in Couture

Heidi wore a blush-tone Intimissimi corset gown with sheer bodice and hip cutouts, while Leni mirrored the aesthetic in dramatic black. Both rocked bold jewelry—Heidi with diamond chokers, Leni with emerald and diamond accents.