From Bennifer and Kristen Stewart to Anya Taylor-Joy and Zendaya, these were the best-dressed stars at Venice Film Festival
The annual cinematic celebration welcomed the glitziest Hollywood stars
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Venice Film Festival is always a highlight on the red carpet calendar, attracting some of the most talented people in showbiz from across the world to celebrate new releases for the year ahead.
This year’s proceedings were no different, with Kristen Stewart, Penelope Cruz, and Dakota Johnson among those in attendance.
Heads were turned on several occasions, and not just because of the volume of A-list attendees, but because power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez made their red carpet debut as a couple at the annual event.
After weeks of being photographed together on yachts and various holidays, the old flames finally made their relationship official to the public on Friday night at the screening of The Last Duel, a historical drama directed by Ridley Scott, co-written by and starring Affleck.
Naturally, the couple dressed for the occasion, with Lopez wearing a scoop-neck white gown with diamante embellishments while Affleck wore a tuxedo with a bow tie.
There was plenty of fashion excellence elsewhere, too, though, with several bespoke designs making their way onto the Italian red carpet.
Here’s our pick of the best-dressed stars at Venice Film Festival 2021.
Penelope Cruz
It took 300 hours to make this Chanel gown. The actor wore a bespoke black and white dress that came complete with an ecru silk tulle petticoat embellished with petals.
Zendaya
The actor is renowned for her red carpet looks, which often go viral. This one was no different: a deep plum two-piece by Alaïa that featured a cropped top and a feathered skirt.
Anya Taylor-Joy
The 25-year-old actor attended a screening of her new film, Last Night in Soho, in a Barbie-inspired Dior Haute Couture satin silk dress that featured a matching beret.
Isabelle Huppert
The world-renowned French actor wore a column gown by Armani Prive taken from the house’s 2005 Fall collection.
Kristen Stewart
A Chanel muse, the Spencer star wore a mint-green Chanel look for the red carpet that featured slim-fitting trousers and a loose tunic top with a black bow and lace trims.
Kirsten Dunst
The American actor arrived at the film festival in a patterned dress and a slick blazer fitted with a red belt.
Charlotte Gainsbourg
The French actor and fashion darling arrived in a micro black scalloped dress by Saint Laurent paired with knee-high sparkle-covered boots.
Alessandro Michele and Dakota Johnson
The Gucci creative director wore a double-breasted burnt orange suit, while Johnson, one of his muses, wore a sheer gown.
Tia Taylor
The author arrived at the event via boat in a black halter-neck gown with an open back.
Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac
The acting duo, who star in Scenes From a Marriage together, made quite the fashion statement on the red carpet, with Chastain in a red sequin strapless gown, while Isaac opted for a classic black tux.
Kate Hudson
The American actor turned heads in a scarlet gown with mesh and lace inserts by Valentino.
Cynthia Erivo
The actor wore a sheer floral gown for the closing ceremony.
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