The Venice Film Festival has once again confirmed its status as one of the year's premier fashion events. Within the first days of the 83rd edition, celebrities showcased dozens of striking looks — from vintage gowns and elegant classics to bold sheer silhouettes and couture experiments. According to Wave RBC.UA, the Venice red carpet became a showcase for Giorgio Armani, Prada, Valentino, Tom Ford, Bottega Veneta, and Intimissimi, while the paired appearances of star couples turned into standalone fashion statements.
Giorgio Armani Classics and "Liquid Metal"
Among the most notable looks of the festival's second day was a custom Giorgio Armani Privé gown: a silver dress with a "liquid metal" effect, a column silhouette, bare shoulders, and shimmering fringe that created a sense of movement. Alongside it, the red carpet remembered a standout men's look: a Formula 1 pilot appeared in an ivory Giorgio Armani tuxedo with a white shirt and a black bow tie — the contrast between the light jacket and the dark detail became one of the evening's most talked-about accents.
Pink Accents and Couture Flowers
A pastel-pink hue dominated several looks. Laura Dern opened the festival in a soft-pink Prada gown made of double satin, with a fitted bodice and a full circular skirt, completing the look with Cartier jewelry — the clean cut delivered a classic Hollywood silhouette without excess decoration. At a September 3 premiere, another actress chose a sheer, flowing Valentino Resort 2027 gown with a dramatic cape and a large collar adorned with crystals and emeralds. The ArdAzAei Fall 2026 couture collection featured a black dress with large cobalt-blue flowers, paired with dark footwear and jewelry.
Sheer Silhouettes and Graphic Couture
The bold side of fashion was shown through sheer and lace designs: a model appeared in a custom Intimissimi gown of black lace with a semi-sheer corseted top, a high collar, long sleeves, and a long train. Amal Clooney appeared at a September 2 premiere in a custom Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann gown — black silk taffeta with a column silhouette, sculptural panels, asymmetric pleating, and sheer black georgette inserts on the sides; the look was completed with Tom Ford Vertigo heels and a lacquered clutch. Another striking accent was a custom bright-red satin Bottega Veneta gown with a knot at the waist, which the actress paired with burgundy leather gloves and Swarovski jewelry.
Paired Appearances and Minimalism
One of the most notable moments of the opening was the paired appearance of George and Amal Clooney: George traditionally chose an elegant black tuxedo, and their joint appearance on the carpet drew significant attention from photographers. In the spirit of minimalism and clean lines was another look — a black Giorgio Armani gown with a fitted silhouette, bare shoulders, an asymmetric accent, and minimal jewelry, where the smooth fabric and understated detailing created a restrained yet striking composition.
Red Carpet Takeaways
The first days of the 83rd Venice Film Festival revealed a clear trend combining vintage elegance with bold sheerness: from a gold Armani gown with 90s-style beading and a shiny silver look from the 2000 fall-winter collection to couture flowers and "liquid metal." It is precisely this variety — from classics to experiments — that made the 2026 Venice red carpet one of the season's key fashion events.
