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, Claire Foy, 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.
The best dressed guests at the 2026 Venice Film Festival
Amal and George Clooney were matching in sleek black looks on the red carpet. Amal wore custom Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann, while George was in Armani.
Claire Foy wore a custom crimson Bottega Venetacolumn dress designed by Creative Director Matthieu Blazy. She paired it with matching opera-length leather gloves, suede platforms and Swarovski jewellery.
British model Rebecca Donaldson wore a shimmering custom Giorgio Armani gown with fringe detail and Bvlgari jewellery. Her boyfriend, Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr, was in an ivory tuxedo jacket also by Armani.
Laura beamed as she arrived in Venice wearing an Alaïa shirt with black wide-leg pants and Longchamp’s Le Smart L tote bag.
Claire Foy
Claire was the epitome of effortlessly cool in a tailored look by Bottega Veneta. She accessorised with oversized sunglasses and the brand’s Jodie handbag.
Kate Mara wore a printed co-ord from the Max Mara Resort 2027 collection. She arrived ahead of the Bucking Fastard premiere, which she stars in alongside her sister Rooney and Orlando Bloom.
Alessandra wore a fitted black dress and dazzling diamond jewellery at the famous Hotel Excelsior’s Lido Pier, before making her way to the red carpet.
Amal and George arrived by boat on Tuesday, looking suitably stylish. The 48-year-old human rights lawyer was dressed flawlessly in a silk playsuit and blazer by Tom Ford.
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