The Celebrities At The 2024 Venice Film Festival Are Spotlighting Fall’s Most Notable Trends

leanDue to the SAG-AFTRA labor strike last summer, the red carpet at the 80th Venice International Film Festival wasn’t as star-studded as it usually is. The end of August soirée still saw elevated ensembles from Amal Clooney, Sydney Sweeney, Sadie Sink, and Emma Corrin, however some Venice Film Festival regulars were noticeably absent from the festivities. But this year, the iconic festival is back to normal. Bright and early on August 28 — the first official day of events — celebrity guests like Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, and Taylor Russell flocked into Palazzo del Cinema di Venezia (the historic host hotspot), proving that the 81st annual festival is back and more stylish than ever.

One of the first fashion muses to arrive at the festival was Ortega, who was joined by the rest of her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice cast including Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, and Monica Bellucci, just to name a few. She broke up her all-black style streak with a custom burgundy suit set from Paul Smith — which still mirrored the upcoming sequel’s gothic aesthetic. Shortly after Ortega, Ryder made her grand entrance at the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice photo-call, looking every bit in character in a black floor-length gown topped with statement ruffles. Later in the day, Russell made her debut as a member of the international jury for the ‘Luigi De Laurentiis’ Venice Award. The actor turned heads in an archival John Galliano houndstooth jacket and skirt sourced from the label’s Spring/Summer 1995 line — the latest addition to her enviable vintage collection.

But wait — there’s more. The festival runs from now until September 7, so bookmark this page as we’ll be updating it with each notable number. Keep scrolling for the best celebrity looks at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival so far.

Lady Gaga

At the highly-anticipated premiere of Joker: Folie à Deux on September 4, Gaga looked both glamorous and mysterious in a drop-waist ball gown from Dior Haute Couture. As if her pleated skirt and plunging neckline weren’t theatrical enough, the multi-hyphenate adorned her platinum blonde hair with a horned lace headpiece from Philip Treacy.

The day prior, Gaga sourced Dior Haute Couture once again for a press conference and a photo-call. This time, she chose a velvet black midi dress complete with a sleek square neckline and long sleeves. She leaned into the retro vibes even more with a netted black headpiece and sky-high Christian Louboutin pumps.

Taylor Russell

Before attending the Queer showing on September 3, Russell approved the cape renaissance in a custom Loewe black gown, which featured a criss-cross neckline, a thigh-high slit, and lacy hip cutouts and either leg. She added a touch of bling to her final ‘fit via Tiffany & Co. jewels.

Julianne Moore

Ever a steadfast Bottega Veneta fan, Moore walked the red carpet at The Room Next Door premiere in a gold sequin gown from the Italian label. She embraced the burgeoning fall fashion with long sleeves and a floor-length skirt.

Taylor Russell

At The Room Next Door event, Russell stole the show in a custom Alaïa co-ord in all-white. Her sleeveless top stood out thanks to its bateau neckline, while her skirt combined the drop-waist and bubble skirt trends. The atelier’s Decollette ankle-strap pumps rounded out her umpteenth slay of the week.

Amal Clooney

For her first public appearance since December 2023, Amal supported her husband George at the premiere of his new film, Wolfs. She tapped into the latest celeb-favorite color craze in a butter yellow gown from Versace. Some notable moments from the British lawyer’s OOTN were the lace bodice, the layered ruffles, and the elongated train that flowed as she walked.

Eva Longoria

As opposed to the original runway look, Longoria declined the lining underneath her Alberta Ferretti Fall/Winter 2024 gown and instead adopted the see-through skirt. This sultry accent drew more attention to her metallic mock neck bodysuit.

Sydney Sweeney

A few hours after Sweeney styled a blue-and-white Rodarte floral dress while out in Venice, the Euphoria star welcomed her edgier side in a custom Armani Príve gown.

Emily Ratajkowski

Always one to deliver a stellar archival number on (or off) a red carpet, Ratajkowski made her 2024 Venice Film Festival debut in a vintage olive green Gucci by Tom Ford number. Her plunging floor-length gown was sourced straight from the Fall/Winter 2004 archives and was in near-perfect condition.

Olivia Rodrigo

Like many A-list couples before her, Rodrigo confirmed her relationship at the Venice Film Festival. At the Disclaimer after-party, the Sour singer posed with her boyfriend, Louis Partridge who stars in the Blanchett-led Apple TV+ limited series. Rodrigo looked chic in a babydoll-esque mini dress, platform pumps, and the Arcadia Napa Leather bag all from Miu Miu.

Cate Blanchett

Even though she loves a moody moment, Blanchett chose an angelic white gown from Louis Vuitton for the Disclaimer premiere. Atop the T-shirt-looking bodice was a semi-sheer trim that ended just above her elbows.

Nicole Kidman

Kidman broke up her Balenciaga stretch at the Babygirl bash in a Schaparelli Fall/Winter 2024 Haute Couture dress, adorned with an elongated nude corset and a velvet pencil skirt.

Angelina Jolie

Before receiving an eight-minute standing ovation for her performance in Maria, Jolie smiled for the cameras in a nude-colored gown from Tamara Ralph, topped with asymmetrical ruching for a retro feel. She upped the overall Old Hollywood finish with a faux fur stole in a matching tan shade.

Jenna Ortega

Continuing her red streak from earlier in the day, Ortega arrived at the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiere in a cherry tulle gown. Extra points for her heart-shaped bodice that mimicked Lydia Deetz’s crimson wedding dress from the OG film.

Winona Ryder

Much like Ortega, who plays her daughter in the upcoming sequel, Ryder also chose a tulle-embellished style for the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice screening. She looked timeless in an A-line skirt and a complementary three-piece blazer, vest, and button-down shirt.

Cate Blanchett

Marking her fifth Venice Film Festival, the red carpet pro made waves in a custom Armani Privé gown decorated with a champagne-colored sheen and horizontal strips of pearls.

Taylor Russell

For her second archival look of the week, Russell was a vision in a vintage Chanel Spring/Summer 1993 Couture white gown, complete with a see-through PVC bodice, and a voluminous bubble skirt. Just like the original runway moment, a flowy floor-length skirt extended beyond the ruched bubble.

Jenna Ortega

For her first Venice International Film Festival, Ortega proved her sartorial prowess in a tailored combo from England-based designer, Paul Smith. Her double-breasted blazer was split into two burgundy tones, a darker shade on the sleeves and lapel, and a more ruby tint on the bodice. Underneath her wide-leg trousers peeped sky-high platform pumps.

Winona Ryder

At the same Beetlejuice Beetlejuice photo-call as Ortega, Ryder paid homage to the original 1988 cult classic in a button-down maxi dress in black, of course. Her long-sleeve bodice was embellished with flouncy ruffles while the skirt featured a subtle slit up to her knee.

Taylor Russell

Ahead of the ‘Luigi De Laurentiis’ Venice Award (‘Lion of the Future’) photo-call, Russell was photographed in the aforementioned John Galliano get-up. She delivered major office outfit inspo in a fit-and-flare blazer and the complementary ankle-length pencil skirt. The burgoeoning fashion icon opted for minimal jewelry and semi-sheer lace-up heels from Gianvito Rossi, in order to let her tailoring take center stage.

Monica Bellucci

The Italian actor posed for her photo op in a polka-dot black-and-white midi dress from Dolce & Gabbana. She’s the latest A-lister to prove that the polka-dot streak is reigning supreme from summer into fall.

Sigourney Weaver

Just minutes before receiving the “Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement” award, Weaver was all smiles in head-to-toe Chanel. She chose a slew of menswear-inspired staples, starting with a white button-down, wide-leg trousers, a lion-shaped broach, and the coordinating chainlink belt.

Angelina Jolie

The day before the Venice International Film Festival officially kicked off, Jolie was spotted in a slew of autumnal essentials, including a short-sleeve trench coat from Dior Fall/Winter 2024, black pleated pants, and slouchy black knee-high boots. In true Jolie fashion, she popped on black square sunglasses to up the actor-off-duty ante.