Celebrities Are Putting On The Glitz At The 2026 Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival is back, bringing plenty of glamorous fashion with it. This season, the cinematic event’s famous red carpet at Lido di Venezia returned with A-list stars in their most formal ensembles. Silk and sequined dresses, sky-high stilettos, and eye-catching diamonds from the world’s top jewelers have all graced the steps of the Palazzo del Cinema for its first events. This also included special honors like its opening ceremony, which honored George Clooney with the Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Naturally, the occasiob has hosted plenty of actors, models, and famous figures that all came dressed for the occasion. Amal Clooney matched her husband’s tuxedo in a sleek ruched dress by Tom Ford. Kendall Jenner took the vintage route in a Giorgio Armani dress from 1995, while lingerie-like lace and corsetry were seen in outfits worn by Stella Maxwell, Alessandra Ambrosio, Irina Shayk, and more. Others, like Phoebe Bridgers, Nina Dobrev, and Claire Foy made captivating statement with flowing textures, bright colors, and elegant embellishments.

The festival’s lineup debuts numerous international movies until September 12, which overlaps with New York Fashion Week. Films including Ink, Primetime, Wild Horse Nine, and a lengthy Elon Musk documentary are all featured in the event, which also presents them as contenders for awards season (meaning we could be witnessing the next Best Actress winner).

As the Festival returns, discover all of the best looks celebrities wore on the red carpet.

Amal Clooney

Amal Clooney wore a black Tom Ford dress to accompany husband George Clooney, who received the Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The sleek piece included cold-shoulder straps and a ruched texture, which the barrister paired with pointed-toe pumps. An emerald-and-diamond bracelet, ring, and drop earrings provided a glamorous finishing touch for the opening ceremony and screening of Danny Boyle’s Ink.

Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev made her latest entrance at the Festival’s opening ceremony in a striking Giorgio Armani dress. The black-and-olive green piece included a geometric neckline, ombré sequins, and a flowing split train. Stylist Bailey Moon let the dress take center stage, only pairing it with round diamond earrings from Chopard.

Brittany Snow

Before The Hunting Wives returns to our screens, Brittany Snow made an elegant arrival in a black velvet dress. Her style’s plunging neckline was given added sparkle from crystal trim, plus an assortment of diamond rings.

Claire Foy

Claire Foy matched the red carpet with a bright crimson dress. The actor’s silk style, which cinched with a knot at the waist, was worn with coordinating leather gloves for added edge. A matching red lip, diamond collar necklace, and layered ear cuffs finished the look with a modern touch.

Laura Dern

Laura Dern brought a hint of pastels to the ceremony in a pale pink dress. Her short-sleeved piece was paired with black patent leather heels, as well as a dazzling diamond statement necklace.

Stella Maxwell

Stella Maxwell kicked off the Festival with a black lace gown. The sultry piece included a high neckline, corset, and flowing cape train, which the Victoria’s Secret Angel paired with cutout pumps and diamond earrings.

Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio joined Maxwell on the red carpet in a black silk dress. Her bustier silhouette created a formal bombshell moment, which the supermodel elevated with eye-catching diamonds and simple black sandals.

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner returned to Cannes to support boyfriend Jacob Elordi at the Wild Horse Nine premiere, where she wore a vintage Giorgio Armani dress. The gold piece from Armani’s Fall 1995 collection was covered in floral beading, which Jenner paired with diamond drop earrings and gold slingback sandals.

Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk made a bombshell appearance at The Echo Chamber’s premiere in a black silk dress that laced up the sides. The sultry piece was simply layered over black tights and pumps, and elevated by a choker and bejeweld rings.

Bhavitha Mandava

Breakout Chanel model Bhavitha Mandava shimmered in a light blue dress from the brand’s Resort 2026 collection. Her sequined, scale-like piece was elevated with silver sandals and diamond earrings for the screening of Mr. Nelson Did You Kill People.

Suki Waterhouse

At the Primetime screening, Suki Waterhouse supported husband Robert Pattinson in a lacy outfit. The actor and model’s green floral Saint Laurent cardigan and skirt were layered over sheer tights and brown pumps. She gave the set a cool-girl touch with thin sunglasses.

Nicola Peltz-Beckham

Joined on the red carpet by husband Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz-Beckham popped in a purple Balenciaga gown to accept the Rising Star award at the festival’s Kinéo Awards. Her hooded style included an allover floral print, side cutouts, and a geometric neckline.

Phoebe Bridgers

At the festival’s Primetime screening, Bridgers wore a silver McQueen dress designed by Sean McGirr. The piece featured a sheer bodice and draped train, which was covered in metallic floral lace embroidery for an enchanting touch.