When it comes to star-studded film festivals, Cannes gets plenty of attention. But Venice certainly isn’t short on star power — or unmissable red-carpet fashion.
The festival is currently underway, drawing everyone from Hollywood heavyweights to A-list couples and serving plenty of memorable looks along the way.
Kendall Jenner arrived in an archival Armani gown; Robert Pattinson, Suki Waterhouse, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem enjoyed date nights; Brooklyn Beckham showed off a new look, and Phoebe Bridgers made a statement in a chic two-piece by day and a sheer gown by night.
Florence Pugh made her Venice return in a wow-factor two-piece and Nina Dobrev barely had time to let her glittering Armani look have its moment as she was rushed off the red carpet in a since-viral encounter.
Scroll for the unmissable fashion moments from the Venice Film Festival 2026.
Florence Pugh
In the Italian city for a fragrance launch rather than the festival, Florence Pugh still looked red-carpet worthy in a very glam Max Mara two-piece.
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem at the Bunker premiere at the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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Husband-and-wife duo Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem walked the red carpet together ahead of the premiere of their new movie, Bunker, which received an impressive 16-minute standing ovation.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz attend the Kinéo Award red carpet during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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The couple had a wow moment on the red carpet with Peltz in a hooded and cutaway Balenciaga gown and Brooklyn Beckham in a tuxedo that let his new, longer hair do the talking. The pair were in Venice for Peltz to receive the Rising Star Award at the Kinéo Awards and to begin promotion for her upcoming film Prima
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse attend the Primetime screening during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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Robert Pattinson, who received a 7-minute standing ovation for his new film Primetime, wore a slouchy, pinstripe suit from Dior for his red carpet moment while partner Suki Waterhouse opted for a lacy Saint Laurent look.
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson attends the amfAR Gala during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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Honored at the annual amfAR Gala during the festival, Pamela Anderson offset the monochrome carpet in a bright and bold tangerine gown complete with a wrap.
Pamela Anderson at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Pier during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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Continuing her block-color theme, Anderson wore a lilac ensemble the day after the amfAR gala, with a hint of an animal-print pump injecting some playfulness into the chic look.
Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney attends the Armani Beauty dinner during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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Sydney Sweeney dug through the Armani archives for her sheer, glittering gown from the fall/winter 2000 collection.
John Malkovich
John Malkovich attends the Wild Horse Nine screening during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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Wearing one of the boldest looks at the festival, John Malkovich paired Dior with an Elizabethan ruff to walk the red carpet ahead of his new film’s premiere, where he received a 14-minute standing ovation.
Nina Dobrev
Nina Dobrev attends the Ink screening during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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Also in vintage Armani was The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev, who walked the red carpet at the Ink premiere in a strapless, sequinned dress from 2012.
Brittany Snow
Brittany Snow attends the Ink screening during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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Brittany Snow had a vintage moment in this Armani gown, which featured an embellished neckline and floor-sweeping cut.
George and Amal Clooney
Amal Clooney and George Clooney attend the Ink screening during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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George Clooney turned to Armani for his classic tuxedo while Amal wore a rouched column dress.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner attends the Wild Horse Nine screening during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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Another archival Armani look was worn by Kendall Jenner. Her embroidered gown was from the 1995 fall/winter collection.
Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers attends the Primetime screening during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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The American singer turned to Alexander McQueen for her sheer silver gown, which she wore to the premiere of her first film: Robert Pattinson’s Primetime.
Phoebe Bridgers attends the Primetime photocall during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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A chic, tailored two-piece was Bridgers’ outfit of choice for the Primetime photocall, which she paired with bare, unshaven legs.
Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon attends The Echo Chamber screening during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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A black, off-the-shoulder gown was Susan Sarandon’s dress of choice, paired with statement red lipstick and sunglasses.
Jonathan Bailey
Jonathan Bailey attends the Ink screening during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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For his Venice Film Festival debut, Wicked star Jonathan Bailey was clad in an Armani tuxedo with sunglasses completing the dapper ensemble.
Kate Mara and Rooney Mara
Kate Mara and Rooney Mara attend the Bucking Fastard screening during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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The stylish sisters both opted for spaghetti-strap dresses, with Kate in a floor-sweeping two-tone gown and Rooney in a bubble-hem look.
Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander attend The Echo Chamber screening during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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The A-list couple were as fashion-forward as ever at the premiere of Alicia Vikander’s new film, with Michael Fassbender in a suit and Vikander in an ice blue, cascading gown.
Parker Posey
Parker Posey at the Wild Horse Nine premiere during the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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Parker Posey’s dramatic Valentino look won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Featuring an embellished collar, a plunging neckline and a statement cape, it was a playful look that allowed Posey to twirl in front of the photographers.