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The films were great, but the fashion? Legendary. These 7 red carpet looks ruled Venice 2025.
From Amal Clooney’s vintage throwback to Julia Roberts’ bold Versace—Venice 2025 red carpet was pure fashion theatre.
Set against the backdrop of the Lido’s old-world grandeur, the 82nd Venice International Film Festival wasn’t just a celebration of cinema, it was a total style takeover, where the red carpet delivered more plot twists than the screen. From archival couture to daring debuts, these seven looks didn’t just walk the Lido di Venezia red carpet, they defined it.
1. Farhana Bodi in Custom Atelier Zuhra
On August 29, Farhana Bodi turned her third Venice appearance into a style coronation. As the star of the Netflix show Dubai Bling, she is no stranger to high-stakes glamour, but this look was a career-defining red-carpet moment. Wearing a custom white-and-silver gown by Atelier Zuhra, Dubai’s reigning couture house, she delivered a sleek, sculptural silhouette encrusted with tonal embellishments that caught the light like crystal. It was a dress that demanded attention, and Farhana wore it with the effortless grace of someone born to shine. With every step, she radiated main-character energy, proving she’s not just a reality star, she’s a serious red-carpet contender.
2. Emma Stone in Custom Louis Vuitton
Emma Stone stunned at the Bugonia premiere in a silver-sequined Louis Vuitton gown, cut with asymmetrical straps and jeweled detailing that danced under the flashes. The look was equal parts refined and rebellious, with a single statement ear cuff and minimal makeup letting the dress do the talking. Stone continues to evolve her red-carpet language, and Venice marked her most sophisticated chapter yet.
3. Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé
For the La Grazia opening night, Cate Blanchett wore a 2022 Armani Privé creation and made it feel utterly new. The deep neckline, gem-studded trim, and discreet pockets merged power with polish. As a longtime advocate for sustainability, Blanchett’s rewear wasn’t just a statement—it was a slay. She walked the carpet like a woman who knows the game and plays it on her own terms.
4. Gemma Chan in Armani Privé Couture
At the Frankenstein premiere, Gemma Chan arrived in a crimson one-shoulder Armani Privé gown from the Spring 2025 Couture collection, with red crystal accents at the shoulder and waist. Its fluid construction and sculptural elegance turned every movement into a cinematic moment.
5. Julia Roberts in Versace by Dario Vitale
Julia Roberts brought bold nostalgia to Venice in a custom harlequin-print Versace gown, designed under new creative director Dario Vitale. Inspired by the geometry of Venetian Renaissance tiles, the look was both graphic and glamorous—a reminder that heritage, when handled well, can still feel daring. Paired with her trademark grin, the look was pure movie-star magnetism.
6. Amal Clooney in Vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer
Amal Clooney proved once again that she doesn’t follow trends, she redefines them. On August 28, she stepped out in a fuchsia taffeta gown from Jean-Louis Scherrer’s Fall 1995 collection, featuring a dramatic high-low hemline and structured bodice. Self-styled and impeccably poised, she paired the archival gem with golden Aquazzura heels and a matching minaudière. A throwback done with precision and zero pretense.
7. Heidi & Leni Klum in Intimissimi
Heidi Klum delivered full-throttle glam at the La Grazia premiere in a shimmering pink gown by Intimissimi. With its corseted bodice and draped skirt, the look channeled early-2000s bombshell energy with a polished twist. Appearing alongside daughter Leni, in black corsetry and heels, the duo served coordinated cool—a multi-generational slay that had cameras clicking double time.
Venice 2025 may have been about world premieres and cinematic debuts, but on the red carpet, these celebrities gave performances of their own—in silhouette, sparkle, and fearless self-expression. In a sea of stars, these seven looks didn’t just shine. They stole the spotlight.
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