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.
The best dressed guests at the 2026 Venice Film Festival
© WireImageLaura Dern
Laura Dern, 59, looked beautiful in a pink satin gown by Emilia Wickstead to attend the Ink Screening and the 2026 opening party.
© Getty ImagesAmal & George Clooney
Amal and George Clooney were matching in sleek black looks on the red carpet.
© Getty ImagesStella Maxwell
Stella Maxwell looked wore a sheer black lace gown featuring a cascading drape across the back and her hair styled in perfect curls.
© Deadline via Getty ImagesBianca Balti
Bianca Balti, 42, was a vision in a pastel pink sculptural creation, complete with wings, as she arrived on the red carpet.
Claire Foy
Claire Foy was the epitome of effortlessly cool in a tailored look by Bottega Veneta. She accessorised with oversized sunglasses and the brand’s Jodie handbag.
© GC ImagesSydney Sweeney
Actress Sydney Sweeney arrived on Wednesday wearing a matching lace top and bermuda shorts.
© Getty ImagesLaura Dern
Laura beamed as she arrived in Venice wearing an Alaïa shirt with black wide-leg pants and Longchamp’s Le Smart L tote bag.
© Getty ImagesAlessandra Ambrosio
Alessandra wore a fitted black dress with ruched detail and dazzling diamond jewellery at the famous Hotel Excelsior’s Lido Pier, before making her way to the red carpet.
© GC ImagesKendall Jenner
Kendall looked so chic as she arrived in Venice in a tonal matching set with an oversized suede Chanel bag.
© FilmMagicAmal & George Clooney
Amal and George arrived in Venice on Tuesday, looking suitably stylish. The 48-year-old human rights lawyer was dressed flawlessly in a silk playsuit and blazer by Tom Ford.