Venice Film Festival 2026: Top 10 Most Stunning Red Carpet Dresses

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Kate Mara and Rooney Mara

Sisters Kate and Rooney Mara brought two very different takes on red-carpet glamour to Venice. Kate dazzled in a sequined Armani Privé gown featuring a white bust, shimmering black skirt, and pearl detail, while Rooney opted for a sleek black Louis Vuitton midi dress with a plunging neckline and dramatic trumpet-style skirt.

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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner proved that timeless style never goes out of fashion. For her Venice Film Festival debut, the 30-year-old supermodel wore a shimmering gold Giorgio Armani gown from the brand’s Fall 1995 collection. She completed the vintage look with Briony Raymond diamond earrings and nude Aquazzura heels.

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Vittoria Ceretti

Italian supermodel Vittoria Ceretti wore a striking custom gown by Giorgio Armani Privé, with the daring design quickly drawing attention and making waves on social media.

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Parker Posey

Parker Posey brought plenty of drama to the Venice Film Festival in an ivory Valentino Resort 2027 look. The ensemble featured a plunging slip dress layered beneath a structured, collared cape.

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Claire Foy

Claire Foy arrived at the red carpet in a head-to-toe Bottega Veneta look for the premiere of her film 'Ink' and the festival’s opening ceremony on Wednesday. The 'The Crown' Emmy Award-winning actress wore a sleeveless red satin dress with an A-line silhouette and scooped neckline.

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Leslie Bibb

Actress Leslie Bibb looked fantastic in a sweeping black-and-blue halter gown by ArdAzAei, from the Fall 2026 Couture 'The Nightingale’s Rose' collection. The floor-length design featured a high leg slit accented by a rosette at the thigh. She paired the dramatic gown with strappy black stilettos, diamond jewelry, and her signature choppy bob.

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Stella Maxwell

Stella Maxwell wowed on the red carpet in a black lace gown by Intimissimi. The sultry design featured a high neckline, corset bodice, and flowing cape train, which the Victoria’s Secret Angel paired with cutout pumps and diamond earrings.

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Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev made her latest appearance at the Festival’s opening ceremony in a striking Giorgio Armani dress. The black-and-olive-green design featured a geometric neckline, ombré sequins, and a flowing split train.

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Bianca Balti

Italian supermodel Bianca Balti brought dramatic couture to the red carpet in a custom Ilya Migmoon gown. The pale pink satin design featured a sculptural corseted bodice, exaggerated hips, and a long train, while statement wings at the back gave the look an almost angelic feel.

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Laura Dern

Actress Laura Dern wore a black lace Dior gown embroidered with crystals, paired with matching Prada shoes.

The 83rd Venice Film Festival opened with a red carpet full of standout fashion moments, as stars brought their own take on modern glamour to the Lido. This year’s most memorable looks balanced polished elegance with contemporary details, from sculpted gowns and precise tailoring to eye-catching accessories.

Venice Film Festival 2026: 10 Looks That Stole the Show

According to Vogue Singapore, clean silhouettes, rich textures, and a renewed appreciation for old-Hollywood glamour defined many of the festival’s strongest fashion moments. Among them, these 10 dresses stood out as the most stunning looks of the 2026 festival.