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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With his two reportedly sold-out concerts in Russia canceled amid a messy dispute, Kanye West is looking for better news on the legal front in California.
The artist now known as Ye has filed a new motion in Los Angeles seeking to dismiss the wrongful termination and harassment lawsuit brought by a staffer involved in Ye's now-defunct and highly controversial K-12 private Christian school, Donda Academy. A trial is scheduled for January.
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A small, spotted tiger cat from Bolivia may just be
the beginning of a wave of new small cat species.
In 2016, Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz, a biologist and National Geographic Explorer working in Bolivia, received a call from a local wildlife sanctuary that had just been given what they described as “a weird cat.” It came from a local man who found it as a kitten on a road near a forest. The man took the animal home, believing it to be a domestic breed. But after about a year of living with the clearly wild animal, he realized it would be better off at a sanctuary.
As the lead scientist and founder of the Bolivian Felids Research Program (Programa de Investigación de Félidos Bolivia), Nogales-Ascarrunz was intrigued. The animal had a small, scrunched-up face, short and round ears, and long whiskers. It was, indeed, too small to be a housecat, and, most notably, it was covered in leopard-like spots. So she went to visit the creature at the Senda Verde wildlife sanctuary on the subtropical flank of the Bolivian Andes.
“I took a hundred pictures of it,” remembers Nogales-Ascarrunz. “I was so fascinated.”
What she couldn’t know at the time was that this curious cat had a secret. It would become the first new species of felid (i.e. the cat family) discovered in over 100 years, according to a study published today in the journal Current Biology. What’s exciting is the discovery is not a validation of a species proposed in the distant past, nor a previously recognized subspecies raised to species status—which are both more commonly reported and important findings. No, this cat was something totally new to science.

#ascarrunz #bolivian

The 2026 Venice Film Festival runs from September 2 to September 12, 2026, with A-listers like Kendall Jenner and Robert Pattinson in attendance.
Stars traditionally hit the red carpet in couture gowns, statement-making pieces, and custom tuxedos.
InStyle looks back at the festival's best fashion moments, dating all the way back to 1958.
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is officially underway. Film junkie or not, you can't deny that Hollywood's finest arrive in Italy ready to bring their best-dressed game. After all, when you're surrounded by your peers competing for some of the industry's highest honors, why wouldn't you dress the part? C'mon. First held in August 1932, the Venice Film Festival has long been one of the industry's most glamorous events, welcoming everyone from Jane Fonda to Lady Gaga over the decades. I'd argue the red carpet is a spectacle all its own, with our favorite fashion houses playing a starring role.
From the water-taxi arrivals to the actual carpet, celebrities often use Venice to offer a glimpse at fashion's next era, stepping out in fresh-of-the-runway Chanel, Dior, Versace, and more. Robert Pattinson, for instance, pulled up in Dior 2027, while Timothée Chalamet famously tested the waters in a daring backless ensemble. Or Zendaya in that Dune-coded Balmain look in 2021? And of course, we have to pay our respects to the style icons who came before them—ahem Jane Birkin—who brough their signature effortless staples to the Lido.

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You can't miss the fashion at the Venice International Film Festival.
The Clooneys, for example, hit the red carpet in matching formal wear.
A few other stars, like Jewel, unfortunately missed the mark.
It's lights, camera, fashion at the Venice International Film Festival.
New films will be screened, and the cinema will be celebrated at the annual festival, held on the island of Venice Lido from September 2 through September 12.

#venice #festival #international

The Venice Film Festival is back and high fashion has taken over the Lido. As the 83rd edition continues, the canals are filled with custom couture, sharp tailoring, and standard-setting off-duty style.
The prestigious festival kicked off with a suitably glamorous opening ceremony on Wednesday, where Laura Dern presented George Clooney with the Lifetime Achievement award, recognising his enduring contribution to cinema. The actor landed in Venice alongside his wife Amal, leading a star-studded guest list that includes Kendall Jenner, Pamela Anderson, and Sydney Sweeney.
From black-tie premieres at the Palazzo del Cinema to glitzy dinners, and low-key water taxi arrivals, here are all of the best dressed guests and must-see looks from Venice 2026.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal wore a gorgeous Chloé autumn/winter 2025 ruffle blouse with black tailored trousers on the red carpet. She accessoried with Dior sunglasses and Bvlgari jewellery.

#venice #cinema #black

Irina Shayk has opened the archive closet at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. The model arrived on the Lido to receive the Filming Italy Venice International Award and, for The Echo Chamber red carpet, she brought back a spring-summer 2003 archive dress from Dolce & Gabbana that Gisele Bündchen wore on the runway 23 years ago. The choice couldn't be more meaningful: it's a vintage bondage-inspired piece and one of the looks that best sums up the provocative personality of the Italian label in the early 2000s.
Irina Shayk at the "The Echo Chamber" Screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival (@ Daniele Venturelli)
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The Venice Film Festival is back and high fashion has taken over the Lido. As the 83rd edition continues, the canals are filled with custom couture, sharp tailoring, and standard-setting off-duty style.
The prestigious festival kicked off with a suitably glamorous opening ceremony on Wednesday, where Laura Dern presented George Clooney with the Lifetime Achievement award, recognising his enduring contribution to cinema. The actor landed in Venice alongside his wife Amal, leading a star-studded guest list that includes Kendall Jenner, Pamela Anderson, and Sydney Sweeney.
From black-tie premieres at the Palazzo del Cinema to glitzy dinners, and low-key water taxi arrivals, here are all of the best dressed guests and must-see looks from Venice 2026.
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Pamela Anderson was pictured wearing a floaty lilac look as she arrived at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Pier on Monday.

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It's been wonderful to see Pamela Anderson lighting up the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival 2026, and the beautiful 59-year-old has donned some eye-catching, high-end outfits.
On Monday, the blonde beauty was pictured arriving at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Pier during the famed film festival. Looking like a picture of sartorial elegance, the mother of two wore a black tailored suit, a chic pie-crust blouse, and finished it off with a pair of Hollywood-esque big shades.
Pamela arrived at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Pier on Monday (@ Getty Images)
Her face appeared makeup-free, and her famed platinum blonde locks were brushed back effortlessly. But we couldn't help but notice that she was sporting a rosy pink lip colour, complete with lip liner, even though the star essentially gave up makeup on the red carpet back in 2023.
Pamela was pictured rocking lip liner (@ FilmMagic)

#hotel #excelsior #film #festival

Laura Dern found the ideal sneaker to wear with a summery dress. The Oscar winner was spotted at the Hotel Excelsior on the Venice Lido pier during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Thursday, wearing a Gabriela Hearst outfit with casual and affordable Vivaia sneakers. Laura Dern is seen at the Hotel Excelsior on the Venice Lido pier during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Thursday in Venice, Italy. Getty Images She opted for the Vivaia Lexi round-toe casual sneakers in the seashell and castle wall colorway, which retail for $159. The style is a lightweight everyday sneaker that blends soft nylon on the upper with a beige and white toe area, with a sculptural bubble design on the rubber outsole. Those details help the shoe be part of both the current low-profile sneakers and two-tone shoe trends for fall. The Lexi is also made with a flexible, non-restrictive upper, with upgraded cushioning and a supportive insole that create a soft, steady underfoot feel. The sneaker is also available in chestnut brown, dark green, and black. The Vivaia Lexi Sneakers. The "Marriage Story" star paired the cream shoes with a Gabriela Hearst Maude Pleated Mia's Flowers Midi Shirtdress in ivory. The dress
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Who says men don't suffer for fashion, too?
Jack O'Connell showed himself to be a man of extremes at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday. The veteran English actor hit the Lido for the world premiere of his new Danny Boyle film from Netflix, Ink, by dressing for multiple seasons in a matter of hours, styled by Luke Day.
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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, Alessandra Ambrosio, 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.
Laura Dern, 59, looked beautiful in a pink satin gown by Emilia Wickstead to attend the Ink Screening and the 2026 opening party.
Amal and George Clooney were matching in sleek black looks on the red carpet.

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It's 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and 19-year-old Delsina Desanctes is standing outside the Palazzo de Cinema — the iconic venue where the Venice Film Festival takes place — surrounded by umbrellas, suitcases, sleeping bags and even a tent.
"I'm hoping to see Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner and Jonathan Bailey," says Desanctes, who traveled to Lido from Rome. (None of them are at the fest for movies; they're attending as brand ambassadors for Armani.)
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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.

#festival #wednesday

Danny Trejo leads Aspercreme's "KO Boomer" campaign
For Danny Trejo, age is just a number.
"I ain't ready to cash in my chips yet," the 82-year-old Machete star declared over a recent Zoom call. "One of the most important things is staying active."
That youthful ****** for life became one of the driving factors behind Trejo's newly-announced role as brand ambassador for Opella's pain relief ointment Aspercreme (one of the leading lidocaine brands in the United States).
"When you live hard, you're gonna get sore—I don't care how old you are," he explained. "I'm still doing action movies at 82, so believe me, I feel it. But a tough guy can't be walking around smelling like a medicine cabinet. That's why I use Aspercreme—it really works to target my pain, and there's no weird smell. You can wear it under a suit, and I do a lot of public appearances. I've used it for events and ****** ody knows. When they reached out to my agent, she even said, 'He uses that!'"

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England's Emma Reid showed her resilience to win Commonwealth judo gold in the women's -78kg category, beating Australia's Maria Swan with a cross arm lock.
Reid, 31, retained the ***** le she won in Birmingham four years ago, recovering from conceding an early score and a shido penalty, as she produced an ippon by firmly holding down Swan's arm.
After missing out on the 2022 Games with a spinal injury, her England team-mate Max Gregory took silver on his Commonwealth debut after being pushed down by Canada's Kyle Reyes in the men's -100kg final.
An early yuko was the difference as England's Shelley Ludford lost out to Zanet Michaelidou of Cyprus in their -78kg bronze-medal contest.
'The pinnacle for bowls' - England's Rednall wins gold

#swan #birmingham

UFC is no longer in the Michel Pereira business.
The Brazilian was competing on a one-fight contract for his Shara Magomedov fight last month in Baku, losing a close decision to “Bullet” after three rounds of foul-laden action. The 32-year-old Brazilian has now dropped four of his last five and stands at 32-15 in his pro career.
MMA Fighting brought word of the roster change on Tuesday.
Pereira started off at welterweight but routinely struggled to maintain his weight, forcing an eventual move up to 185 pounds. “Demolidor” is one of few UFC athletes who can say they were ranked in two different weight classes but ultimately, Pereira was unable to capitalize on his position.
Pereira has seven post-fight performance bonuses in his career with three “Fight of the Night” honors. No telling where “Demolidor” will end up. PFL remains a viable alternative to UFC and the blossoming bare knuckle scene also remains an option.

USSEL, France (AP) — Mathieu van der Poel timed his attack perfectly to win the hilly ninth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish, while defending champion Tadej Pogacar kept the race leader's yellow jersey on Sunday.
Van der Poel was in a group of four contesting the victory. He accelerated with about 200 meters to go, then held off Norwegian rider Tobias Johannessen and Britain's Tom Pidcock before spreading his arms as he crossed the line. All three were timed at 3 hours, 27 minutes, 51 seconds.
It was a third career Tour stage win for the 31-year-old Dutchman, whose vast pedigree includes multiple victories in one day classics and Cyclo-cross world championship ****** les. He is also a former world road race champion, and cycling runs through his veins.
His maternal grandfather was French cyclist Raymond Poulidor, who raced in the 1960s and '70s, finishing second on the Tour three times and third five times. Nicknamed "Poupou" and "The Eternal Runner-up" he was adored by French fans.
Four-time Tour champion Pogacar finished six seconds behind Van der Poel in a group including two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard.

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TheFly reported on July 2 that H.C. Wainwright **** yst Raghuram Selvaraju increased the price target on GMAB to $40 from $38 while reaffirming a Buy rating on the shares. The revision followed the company's announcement that the EPCORE DLBCL-4 trial achieved its primary endpoint. Based on the trial outcome, the firm raised its estimated likelihood of regulatory approval for Epkinly to 70% in the first-line setting and 95% in the second-line setting.
In a major secondary development on July 6, Genmab A/S (NASDAQ:GMAB) announced that the European Commission approved marketing authorization for TEPKINLY in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab for adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma. The approval was supported by findings from the Phase 3 EPCORE FL-1 trial, which evaluated a fixed-duration TEPKINLY plus R2 regimen against the standard R2 treatment. GMAB highlighted that the results demonstrated the therapy's potential to deliver durable responses through a chemotherapy-free approach for patients with limited treatment options. Epcoritamab is being jointly developed with AbbVie (ABBV) through their oncology partnership, with both companies sharing commercial responsibilities in the U.S. and **** an, while AbbVie manages additional global commercialization.
Genmab A/S (NASDAQ:GMAB) is a global biotechnology company headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, focused on developing innovative antibody-based therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. The company uses advanced AI, computational science, and proprietary platforms to create next-generation medicines, including DuoBody bispecific antibodies, HexaBody immune-enhancing technology, and ADC platforms expanded through its acquisition of ProfoundBio.
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FC Kaiserslautern have officially released Faride Alidou from his contract, thus enabling his transfer to Holstein Kiel.
The Storks have signed the 24-year-old to a one-year contract until 2027 with an option to extend for a further year.
Alidou spent half of last season on loan at Eintracht Braunschweig, where he played 9 games in the 2.Bundesliga, scoring twice.
Now, the former German U-21 international is permanently leaving the Red Devils in favour of the Northern Germany outfit.
The Hamburg native, valued at €800,000 by Transfermarkt.com, has played 55 games in Germany's second division for three clubs.

This is the live blog for Shara “Bullet” Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira, the middleweight co-main event for Saturday’s UFC Baku card at National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Bullet (16-1) recently rebounded from his first loss with a decision win over Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC Abu Dhabi, but it’s been almost a year since the Russian striking specialist has stepped into the octagon. He seeks his sixth UFC win in seven outings for the promotion with the chance to lock a number in next to his name under the revised AI-driven UFC rankings.
His opponent, Pereira (32-14, 2 NC) is also aiming to put together his first win streak since 2024. The near-50-fight veteran suffered through a rough three-fight losing stretch, including two knockout losses, before earning a split decision win over Zachary Reese this past February to stop his skid. “Demolidor” heads into Saturday’s contest as a major underdog, but his unpredictable style has tripped up challenging opponents in the past.
The fighters had to be pulled apart after a physical faceoff Friday and now get to settle their beef in the cage.
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FIFA World Cup
Norway 3 - 2 Senegal FT
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway booked their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with victory over Senegal in New Jersey.
After just two games in the competition, the Manchester City striker has now scored twice as many goals (four) as any other Norway player in World Cup history.
Full-back Marcus Pederson, on as an early substitute, capitalised on a poor clearance from Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly to put Norway 1-0 up late in the first half - before Haaland took over in the second.

Senegal crashed to yet another mistake-filled defeat, 3-2 to Norway, giving up three goals once again just like in their first game to leave their World Cup fates hanging in the balance. They’ll need a win against Iraq in the final game just to have a chance of finishing among the better third-place teams, and will likely need to work on improving that goal difference as well.
The fact that Mamadou Sarr has gotten zero minutes so far despite their defense looking so shaky — ex-Chelsea man Kalidou Koulibaly in particular — is a bit of a head-scratcher, especially after Sarr was so key for them in the final rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations.
On the plus side, Nicolas Jackson got himself a goal contribution, setting up Senegal’s goal in stoppage time, which put the outcome briefly in doubt. But they couldn’t find a third, giving Norway all three points and a guaranteed spot in the Round of 32, along with France.
Erling Haaland made it four goals in two career World Cup games in the process, matching the daily output of both Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi earlier in the day — the former equaling Miroslav Klose’s record for most World Cup goals all time, and the latter breaking it emphatically. Messi’s now on 18; Mbappé’s on 16. Messi may yet win the Golden Boot in this World Cup, but eventually the record will surely be Kylian’s, considering he’s over a decade younger.
Neither France nor Argentina had much trouble with their opponents: Les Bleus easily dispatching Iraq, 3-0 (Malo Gusto played the final ten or so) and Argentina never really facing any threat from Austria in a 2-0 win.

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