The Venice Film Festival may revolve around cinema, but fashion has become an essential part of its annual spectacle. The 2026 edition once again transformed the Lido into a showcase for couture, sharp tailoring and unexpected styling. Stars moved between timeless black gowns, shimmering embellishments, relaxed suits and bursts of bright color. Some relied on archival fashion, while others arrived in custom creations designed specifically for the occasion. Together, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Amal Clooney, Rooney and Kate Mara, Robert Pattinson, Suki Waterhouse and Pamela Anderson demonstrated just how varied festival dressing can be.
Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal established a sophisticated tone with several dramatic black looks. For the opening, she selected an all black Celine ensemble featuring an off the shoulder twisted bodice. Another memorable appearance came in archival Armani Privé from the Fall 2015 collection. Rich velvet, sharply sculpted shoulders and crystal detailing around the plunging neckline gave the older design a fresh presence on the carpet.
Amal Clooney also embraced black with a custom Tom Ford creation by Haider Ackermann. Her appearance demonstrated the continuing appeal of streamlined eveningwear, with careful construction and texture doing much of the visual work. Rather than competing with the surroundings through excessive decoration, the gown relied on an elegant silhouette and refined details.
Sisters Rooney and Kate Mara offered two very different interpretations of evening glamour while promoting Bucking Fastard. Rooney remained close to her famously minimalist aesthetic in a black satin Louis Vuitton dress. A sleek fitted upper section expanded dramatically near the hem through gathers and voluminous fabric. Kate moved in the opposite direction with Armani Privé, choosing a black and white gown featuring a sparkling skirt and pearl embellished bodice.
Menswear also provided a change of pace. Robert Pattinson appeared in a relaxed white pinstripe suit while promoting Primetime, pairing it with a crisp shirt and striped tie. The slightly oversized proportions gave traditional tailoring a lighter feeling suited to Venice. Suki Waterhouse accompanied him in a pale green Saint Laurent lace two piece, bringing a softer color and delicate texture to the event.

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Celine Dion stunned fans during her Paris concert in a dazzling Tom Ford gown that brought serious drama to the stage. The singer's shimmering blue dress featured a dramatically high slit that revealed one leg while giving the glamorous look a daring edge. The floor-length gown sparkled under the stage lights, with tiny embellishments scattered across the rich blue fabric. Meanwhile, its long sleeves and structured shoulders added sophistication to the otherwise sultry silhouette.
The Celine Dion dress's high-slit detail became the focal point of the look. The dramatic opening climbed high along one side of the gown, creating plenty of movement as Dion performed.
She kept the rest of her styling sleek. Dion wore her blonde hair pulled back, allowing the statement gown to take center stage. Her polished makeup also complemented the glittering design without distracting from it.
According to the outfit details shared by "Check The Tag," Dion wore a Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann while performing at Paris La Défense Arena. Annie Horth and Patrick Vimbör styled the look.
The Tom Ford creation also joined an impressive lineup of designer looks from Dion's Paris residency. Fashion publications have highlighted her custom Dior, Schiaparelli, Alaïa, and Givenchy ensembles alongside the Tom Ford design.

#Paris #high

Celine Dion stunned fans during her Paris concert in a dazzling Tom Ford gown that brought serious drama to the stage. The singer's shimmering blue dress featured a dramatically high slit that revealed one leg while giving the glamorous look a daring edge. The floor-length gown sparkled under the stage lights, with tiny embellishments scattered across the rich blue fabric. Meanwhile, its long sleeves and structured shoulders added sophistication to the otherwise sultry silhouette.
The Celine Dion dress's high-slit detail became the focal point of the look. The dramatic opening climbed high along one side of the gown, creating plenty of movement as Dion performed.
She kept the rest of her styling sleek. Dion wore her blonde hair pulled back, allowing the statement gown to take center stage. Her polished makeup also complemented the glittering design without distracting from it.
According to the outfit details shared by "Check The Tag," Dion wore a Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann while performing at Paris La Défense Arena. Annie Horth and Patrick Vimbör styled the look.
The Tom Ford creation also joined an impressive lineup of designer looks from Dion's Paris residency. Fashion publications have highlighted her custom Dior, Schiaparelli, Alaïa, and Givenchy ensembles alongside the Tom Ford design.

#high #look #celine #blue

Amal Clooney's opening-night look at the Venice Film Festival combined custom Tom Ford, hundreds of thousands of dollars in Cartier jewelry and the kind of polished beauty expected from a major red carpet. One part of the finished look was considerably easier to copy.
For the Sept. 2 opening ceremony, hairstylist and makeup artist Dimitris Giannetos used Charlotte Tilbury products on Clooney, including the brand's Hot Lips 2 lipstick in Dancefloor Princess. A new PEOPLE breakdown lists the pink-nude lipstick at $39 alongside products for her complexion, eyes and cheeks ranging from $28 to $52.
Clooney paired the makeup with a custom black Tom Ford gown by Haider Ackermann and Cartier jewelry worth approximately $375,000. She was in Venice with husband George Clooney, who received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement during the festival's opening ceremony.
Giannetos kept the beauty considerably softer than the architecture of the dress. He described the overall effect as "soft and ethereal," pairing warm skin and defined eyes with a muted lip and long brunette waves that he had shifted into a richer "blurred brown" shade for fall.
Vogue Italia identified Clooney's gown as a custom Tom Ford design in black silk taffeta. The column silhouette was shaped by narrow sculptural panels and irregular razor-sharp pleats, while sheer black georgette panels ran along the sides.

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Amal Clooney has continued to light up the Venice Film Festival this week, wearing a plethora of show-stopping looks. Saving the best for the tail end of the week, the 48-year-old turned heads in a rich red, strapless gown that featured delicate ruched detailing.
In photographs shared by her faithful hair and makeup artist, Dimitris Giannetos, Amal looked more striking than ever in her movie-star style gown, which she supplemented with contrasting turquoise beads.
Her luscious hair looked thick, full, and flowing, and she looked the epitome of elegance as she gazed over the Venice canal.
Kicking off her star-studded week of glamour, Amal stepped out at the prestigious, world-famous festival when Laura Dern presented her husband George with the Lifetime Achievement in Cinema Award.
The human rights lawyer donned a black, ruffled custom Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann gown, accessorised with Cartier jewels.

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Amal Clooney infused her sartorial agenda with a dose of flapper-girl charm as she stepped out for an evening in Venice, Italy.
The international human rights lawyer was photographed exiting her private boat with her husband, George Clooney, on September 3. The 48-year-old looked incredible in an archival Prada mini dress adorned with turquoise fringed sequins and silver gems. The garment featured a strapless design with a bandeau neckline and a figure-hugging silhouette. The look was styled with silver pumps and a pair of matching diamond-encrusted drop earrings.
Amal's luscious brunette locks were left down in soft waves while her makeup oozed glam, courtesy of a bronze eye and a nude lip. Meanwhile, George looked suave in a navy suit layered over a simple black T-shirt.
Amal Clooney wore a vintage Prada dress (@ GC Images)
The evening came after Amal graced the red carpet alongside her husband at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. For the event, she slipped into a chic Tom Ford number by Haider Ackermann. The custom-made black gown was crafted in black silk taffeta and featured sculptural panels with delicate pleating. The square neckline was adorned in patent leather while the dress fell into a figure-hugging silhouette that looked so sleek.

#dress #black #george

Amal Clooney delivered understated glamor on the red carpet at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. She stepped out in a custom Tom Ford gown for the premiere of "Ink." The human rights lawyer turned heads in a sleek black dress that highlighted minimalist sophistication, with delicate strings and intricate ruching making the look stand out.
Amal Clooney en custom Tom Ford x Haider Ackermann
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Amal Clooney attended the festival alongside her husband George Clooney, who received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. She wore a custom black Tom Ford gown designed by Haider Ackermann for the occasion. The ankle-length gown featured an elegant fitted silhouette with all-over ruching that emphasized its sculpted shape.
The most eye-catching detail came from its ultra-thin spaghetti straps. Meanwhile, a second pair of slender strings rested loosely around her upper arms, creating a subtle off-the-shoulder effect. The combination gave the otherwise streamlined dress added movement and softness without distracting from its clean design.

#clooney #ford #custom

Amal Clooney delivered understated glamor on the red carpet at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. She stepped out in a custom Tom Ford gown for the premiere of "Ink." The human rights lawyer turned heads in a sleek black dress that highlighted minimalist sophistication, with delicate strings and intricate ruching making the look stand out.
Amal Clooney en custom Tom Ford x Haider Ackermann
2026 Venice Film Festival pic.twitter.com/iB98zvcUz5
— Miguel Ángel ?️‍? (Miki_Trent) September 2, 2026
Amal Clooney attended the festival alongside her husband George Clooney, who received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. She wore a custom black Tom Ford gown designed by Haider Ackermann for the occasion. The ankle-length gown featured an elegant fitted silhouette with all-over ruching that emphasized its sculpted shape.
The most eye-catching detail came from its ultra-thin spaghetti straps. Meanwhile, a second pair of slender strings rested loosely around her upper arms, creating a subtle off-the-shoulder effect. The combination gave the otherwise streamlined dress added movement and softness without distracting from its clean design.

#custom #gown #film #ackermann

Amal Clooney once again turned to Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann for her appearance at the "Ink" premiere and the opening red carpet at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Wednesday.
Amal and George Clooney
Accompanied by her husband of nearly 12 years, George Clooney, the British-Lebanese human rights attorney wore a sleek black gown from the luxury label that eschewed elements of Old Hollywood style in favor of a modern sculpted silhouette.
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Amal Clooney and George Clooney attended the premiere of Ink, which opens the 2026 Venice Film Festival this evening, before George receives the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
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George chose a classic Giorgio Armani tuxedo for his big night, while Amal delivered something I certainly wasn't expecting.
One thing I did not have on my bingo card for this festival was Amal in a black dress. She is the queen of summery colour in Venice, so I was surprised to see her take to the red carpet in this custom Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann gown. Perhaps we should have taken the hint when she arrived in olive green earlier today.
Of course, this black gown is far from plain. The fitted silhouette features razor-sharp pleating, transparent georgette side panels and a geometric leather neckline, giving us plenty to take in despite the monochrome palette.

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The 2026 Venice Film Festival starts on Wednesday, and the first wave of celebrities has already begun arriving at the Hotel Excelsior on the Lido. With 11 days of premieres, photocalls and parties ahead of us, consider this the beginning of what will undoubtedly be a very busy fashion week.
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Amal Clooney was among the first to arrive alongside George Clooney, who will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement during Wednesday's opening ceremony.
Considering Amal and Venice have given us some memorable fashion moments over the years, I'm excited to see what she has in store for us this time around.
Amal usually gives us summer hues during a festival that sits right at the tail end of the season, but on this rare occasion she opted for a darker palette in Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann Spring 2027.

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Sometimes the most memorable part of an outfit is hidden underneath. Designers have increasingly used contrasting linings to introduce unexpected flashes of color, transforming capes, coats, gowns and dramatic trains whenever they move. From Cate Blanchett to Anne Hathaway, several stars have demonstrated how a carefully chosen interior shade can turn an elegant red carpet look into something far more surprising.
Cate Blanchett delivered a memorable example at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival premiere of The Apprentice. Her custom Haider Ackermann for Jean Paul Gaultier strapless creation appeared predominantly black from the front, but revealed contrasting shades from other angles. A blush pink back and emerald green lining emerged as Blanchett lifted the train, giving the sophisticated design an unexpected injection of color.
Brie Larson used the same idea for superhero glamour at the London premiere of Captain Marvel. Her vivid blue Valentino gown featured an off the shoulder neckline, sculpted bodice and flowing cape. Hidden inside that cape was a shimmering gold lining, creating a dramatic metallic flash whenever the fabric moved. Nicole Kidman took a bolder approach at the New York premiere of Expats, where her sleek black Versace gown revealed a vivid lime green interior through its dramatic thigh high slit.
Helen Mirren offered a softer interpretation at the 2024 Golden Globes. Wearing Dolce & Gabbana, she paired an elegant lavender gown with a matching coat featuring voluminous sleeves. The coat's pink interior became visible as it opened, introducing another pastel shade while maintaining the sophistication of the overall look. Instead of competing with the lavender exterior, the contrasting lining gave the ensemble additional depth.
Anne Hathaway also embraced the technique with a playful maternity look at the Los Angeles premiere of The Last Thing He Wanted. Her custom Prabal Gurung ensemble centered on a blue satin high low top with a striking red interior. Paired with relaxed jeans and pointed red shoes, the contrasting colors framed her silhouette while bringing an unconventional energy to maternity dressing.

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