One of the most opulent film festivals in the world, along with Cannes’ red carpets lined with photographers, is the yearly Venice Film Festival. A-list celebrities attend events not just to promote their newest movies but also to showcase the best fashion designs from the most recent ready-to-wear and couture runways by collaborating with top stylists.
There were many noteworthy red carpet fashion moments at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. Many of today’s top stars attended the 79th edition of the yearly film festival, including Julianne Moore, Tessa Thompson, Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Sadie Sink, and many others who dazzled in high-fashion ensembles by designers like Valentino, Armani Privé, Gucci, and others.
In collaboration with stylist Kate Young, Moore, who is serving as the jury president this year, has created outfits from Armani Privé, Valentino, Alaa, and other designers.
WhatsOn highlights a few of the most memorable fashion moments from the 2022 Venice Film Festival in this article. So keep checking back for the latest real-time uploads of the hottest looks from the Venice Film Festival red carpet.
1. Jodie Turner-Smith in Christopher John Rogers
Throughout the 2022 Venice Film Festival, actress Jodie Turner-Smith has also had a string of noteworthy fashion moments, including at the “Bardo” premiere. Turner-Smith wore a dress with a multicolored paint-splatter pattern from Christopher John Rogers’ pre-fall 2023 collection on the red carpet.
2. Julianne Moore in Valentino
Julianne Moore has had a string of noteworthy red carpet fashion moments in her role as this year’s jury president. She wore a sheer black dress with multicolored sequins for the premiere of “White Noise” on the festival’s opening night, which became one of her most iconic outfits.
3. Florence Pugh in Valentino
Florence Pugh debuted at the Venice Film Festival in a sequin-embroidered black translucent dress over black high-waisted shorts from Valentino’s fall 2022 couture line. She accessorized the ensemble with Tiffany & Co. jewelry and black heels with feather accents.
4. Harry Styles in Gucci
When Harry Styles made his debut at the Venice Film Festival for the “Don’t Worry Darling” premiere, he drew inspiration from his fashion line with Gucci. The artist and actor wore a powder blue button-down shirt with an oversized collar underneath a double-breasted navy suit.
5. Olivia Wilde in Gucci
Actress and director Olivia Wilde wore a specially made yellow draped chiffon dress from Gucci to the “Don’t Worry Darling” premiere. The outfit was embroidered with crystals.
6. Ellie Goulding in a wet-look metallic gown
Ellie’s wet-look metallic gown clung perfectly to her gym-honed physique as she flashed a glimpse of her lithe legs through a daring thigh-high split.
7. Tessa Thompson in Elie Saab
At the “Bardo” red carpet debut, Tessa Thompson donned an all-red satin wrapped dress with an attached hood and cape from Elie Saab’s fall 2022 fashion design, continuing her edgy fashion theme for the whole Venice Film Festival.
8. Timothée Chalamet in Haider Ackermann
Timothée Chalamet’s most recent appearance at the 2022 Venice Film Festival reflected his varied sense of fashion and preferred designer. For the premiere of his movie, “Bones & All,” Chalamet collaborated with designer Haider Ackermann. He wore a metallic red halter-neck top with a backless design and matching red pants.
9. Sadie Sink in Alexander McQueen
Sadie Sink stood out in an Alexander McQueen outfit as she arrived to the opening of her movie “The Whale.” The star wore a strapless, tulle dress with crystal embroidery and cuts from the fashion house’s pre-collection for spring 2023.
10. Emma Chamberlain in Valentino
YouTube star Emma Chamberlain dressed in a crimson ruched Valentino gown from the Fashion from fall 2007 collection for the Venice Film Festival, paying homage to vintage style.