The annual Venice Film Festival is upon us once again. From August 28 to September 7, the biggest names in cinema convened in the City of Water for a celebration of film, fashion, and glamor. Icons like Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, and Nicole Kidman, as well as emerging talents such as Taylor Russell and Hoyeon Jung are all in town to grace the highly anticipated event.
Now in its 81st year, this year's Venice International Film Festival lineup is premiering entries from all over the world. This year, 18 feature films were officially selected for the prestigious Venezia 81 competition, with each one in contention to bring home the coveted Golden Lion prize, the highest prize at the event.
Among style enthusiasts, the 11-day film festival means an influx of couture looks and designer ensembles, From diaphanous silhouettes and structural designs to sleek, streamlined gowns, the Venice Lido in Northern Italy has become a treasure trove of breathtaking creations by the world's top designers.
Ahead, we've shortlisted some of the most noteworthy looks from the Venice red carpet thus far.
LOOK: The Best Red Carpet Looks at the 81st Venice International Film Festival
1. Olivia Nunes Marques in Zhaoyi Yu

2. Angelina Jolie in Tamara Ralph

3. Leonie Hanne in Milla Nova

4. Cate Blanchett in Armani Privè

5. Sophie Wilde in Loewe

6. Taylor Russell in Chanel
7. Amal Clooney in Versace
8. Olivia Yang in Valdrin Sahiti

9. Nicole Kidman in Schiaparelli
10. Hoyeon Jung in Louis Vuitton
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