American actress Sydney Sweeney, best known for the series "Euphoria," arrived in Venice ahead of the opening of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the 28-year-old star was spotted at the city's airport, where she appeared in a striking vintage look that immediately caught the attention of fashion reviewers.
A vintage silhouette from the 2003 collection
For the trip, the actress chose an outfit from Georges Chakra's spring-summer 2003 collection. At the heart of the look is a semi-sheer lace top with an open neckline, a high collar, and decorative ruffles. Sweeney paired it with beige bermuda shorts featuring a fabric belt, along with a small handbag, earrings, and sunglasses. The restrained monochrome palette allowed the focus to shift to the lace texture and the shoes.
Shoes that "melt" into the foot
The standout detail of the outfit was a pair of clear Sofia Mule 95 mules by Gianvito Rossi. The model features a pointed silhouette, a slim heel of about 9.5 cm, and a transparent insert that makes the shoes almost invisible on the foot. A pair like this costs around 945 dollars, which converts to nearly 42,279 hryvnia.
Clear shoes as a trend of the season
Sweeney's choice fits one of the notable shoe trends of 2026 — transparent models that visually elongate the silhouette and easily complement minimalist, monochrome ensembles. This is exactly how the actress demonstrated how "invisible" shoes can be paired with a fairly restrained yet textured outfit.
Why the actress is in Venice in 2026
This year, Sweeney is attending the festival not to present a new film: she is an ambassador for Armani Beauty, the official partner of the 83rd Venice Film Festival. Upon arriving in the city, the actress greeted fans at the airport before heading to her hotel by water taxi. The film festival will run until September 12, 2026.
A history of visits to Venice
For Sydney Sweeney, this is far from her first visit to Italy's premier film festival: she previously attended the event in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Thus, by 2026 the actress has established herself as a regular presence at the Venice program, each time choosing a memorable look for her arrival.
