Venice Film Festival 2024: Best red carpet looks

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29 Aug 2024, 20:29

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The 81st annual Venice International Film Festival kicked off with a bang on Wednesday. Apart from the star-studded screening of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice sequel 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', the festival saw many impeccably dressed celebs on the red carpet during the opening ceremony. From Jenna Ortega, Amy Jackson, Cate Blanchett, Winona Ryder, and Taylor Russell to Catherine O'Hara, here are the best red carpet looks from the Venice Film Festival (Reuters).

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice cast member Jenna Ortega poses on the red carpet during the film's screening at the 81st Venice Film Festival. She wore a custom Dior gown inspired by Winona's character Lydia's wedding dress from the original movie. She wore the tulle red dress featuring side cut-outs, a backless design, and spaghetti straps. A choker necklace, rings, bracelets, a messy hairdo, smoky red eyes, and bold red lips completed the look.

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Winona Ryder wore a custom Chanel gown to the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice screening. The ensemble is inspired by a look from 2007. It features a cropped blazer, a matching waistcoat, a tailored white shirt, and a black tulle skirt. She styled the ensemble with a top knot, a bow tie, kohl-lined eyes, and minimal glam.

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We love a good Cate Blanchett and Armani Prive moment. The actor attended the Venice Film Festival opening ceremony in a golden off-shoulder gown featuring pearl embellishments. She topped it off with a pearl necklace draped over her shoulder. Soft glam and loose center-parted shoulder-length hair rounded it off.

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Amy Jackson attended Day 1 of the Venice Film Festival in an Alberta Ferretti gown. She chose an off-shoulder dress featuring a tulle wrap around the bust, shimmering diamantes on the front, a corset bodice, and a see-through skirt. She wore the ensemble with diamond jewels, a sleek hairdo, and minimal glam.

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Catherine O'Hara posed on the red carpet in a gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown inspired by Beetlejuice. The dress was made in India with black pattern leather and floral adornments.

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Taylor Russell, member of the jury of the Luigi De Laurentiis Venice Award for a Debut Film, nabbed a look from Chanel’s spring 1993 couture show for her red carpet appearance. Originally worn by Claudia Schiffer, the white dress features a transparent PVC corseted bodice with floral and fauna motifs over the bust. Meanwhile, the skirt - also the statement piece of the whole look - featured a cloud of sheer fabric and a dramatic train.

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Monica Bellucci poses with director Tim Burton at the screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice at the Venice Film Festival. She wore a custom Vivian Westwood gown featuring statement sleeves, a plunging neckline, a corset bodice, and a fitted skirt. She styled the ensemble with an emerald and ruby necklace, sunglasses, and a mini clutch.

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Mariacarla Boscono wore the first custom piece by Stefano Gallici for Ann Demeulemeester at the Venice Film Festival. She wore a white silk gown featuring a cowl neckline, a side thigh-high slit, and a stunning back with feather adornments. She wore the ensemble with black boots, feather headgear, and an emerald necklace.

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The 81st Venice Film Festival Jury president Isabelle Huppert posed on the red carpet in Balenciaga couture. The floor-length gown features a large bow on the back, an A-line silhouette, a cascading train on the back, and full-length sleeves. She styled the dress with white gloves, striking jewels, and minimal makeup.

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Sigourney Weaver won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice Film Festival. For the special occasion, she wore a black sequinned gown with a wide neckline, fitted silhouette, and a flared skirt.

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The 81st Venice Film Festival Jury member Zhang Ziyi attended the Beetlejuice screening in an Armani Privé Fall 2024 velvet ensemble. The luxurious fabric and precise tailoring of the jumpsuit exude elegance and sophistication. She accessorized with a patterned hand-held fan, a beret, statement jewels, and striking glam.

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