The Venice Film Festival 2025 is giving fans no shortage of red carpet fashion moments to talk about. Most recently, in a rare red carpet instance, Amanda Seyfried stepped out at the event in a boxy navy blazer, straight leg jeans, and a striped button down ensemble by Versace — one which was worn by Julia Roberts some 48 hours earlier.
It helps that both stars work with the same stylist, Elizabeth Stewart. Seyfried, 39, had commented (whether jokingly or not) underneath an image of Roberts on Stewart’s Instagram feed saying: “Please let me wear the same outfit!” It seems that the After The Hunt star kindly obliged, no doubt making the Versace press team thrilled. “Thank you Julia Roberts for your generosity and sustainability — sharing is caring,” Stewart later wrote on Instagram.
The outfit in question was a fresh design by Dario Vitale, Versace’s incoming creative director. As Vitale’s expected runway collection reveal during Milan Fashion Week has been put on hold in lieu of an intimate cocktail event, fashion fans have been eagerly watching Roberts instead, as it seems she’s been chosen as the clothes horse on which his designs are making their debut.
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With mega-watt attendees at the 82nd annual festival including George and Amal Clooney, Laura Dern, Emma Stone, Cate Blanchett, Riley Keough, Ayo Edebiri, Amanda Seyfried, Eve Hewson, Emily Blunt, Greta Lee, Idris Elba, Oscar Isaac, and Jacob Elordi, the festival has transformed the historic city into a veritable runway show.
During the event, which runs until September 6, eagerly-awaited films including Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, Luca Guadagnino’s After The Hunt, Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia, Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, and Julian Schnabel’s In The Hand of Dante will be unveiled to the industry ahead of their international release.
There’s also Sofia by Marc, aka Sofia Coppola’s first-ever documentary about the life and career of her beloved friend and designer Marc Jacobs, premiering — which is sure to bring out a chic crowd.
Just as eagerly awaited? The world previews of designs by Jonathan Anderson at Dior, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta, Michael Ryder at Celine, Vitale at Versace, and more.
Read on to see who’s at the festival, and what they’re wearing.
September 2
Sofia Coppola
For the world premiere of Marc by Sofia, her heartfelt documentary about her dear friend Marc Jacobs, it’s only fitting that the auteur would be kitted out in a custom dress by the designer himself.
September 1
Emily Blunt
The British actor, who will feature in The Smashing Machine alongside The Rock, dazzled in a nude sequin column gown from Tamara Ralph’s Fall/Winter 2025 Couture collection, alongside Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Amanda Seyfried
Post-Roberts homage, Seyfried slipped into a button and bow-adorned Prada silhouette for The Testament Of Ann Lee premiere.
Kaia Gerber
The supermodel confirmed her romance with actor Lewis Pullman, while stepping out in a semi-sheer, glistening lace gown by Givenchy’s Sarah Burton.
August 31
Da’vine Joy Randolph
The Oscar winner attended the Filming Italy Venice Award delegation red carpet in a draped peach-hued chiffon number by Alfredo Martinez, styled by duo Wayman + Micah.
Alicia Vikander
Swedish actor Vikander, a longtime Louis Vuitton ambassador, wore a custom off-the-shoulder gown by Nicolas Ghesquiere to join her The Wizard Of The Kremlin co-stars at the political thriller’s premiere.
Cate Blanchett
Continuing her red carpet streak, the Australia-native commanded attention in a Maison Margiela Fall/Winter 2025 Couture design by Glenn Martens at the Father Mother Sister Brother premiere.
August 30
Greta Lee
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Unsurprisingly, Jonathan Anderson fan Greta Lee has followed the designer to his new home at Dior. The Late Fame talent is one of the first to tease Anderson’s vision, wearing his creations multiple times during the festival ahead of his hotly-anticipated Paris womenswear debut.
Shailene Woodley
At the Motor City premiere, its leading name Shailene Woodley caught the light in a sparkling Fendi plunge-neck dress from Fendi’s Resort 2026 collection, with a little help from Bvlgari jewelry and Roger Vivier shoes.
Jessica Williams
The Shrinking star was suited and booted in a navy power ensemble by tailoring maestro Giorgio Armani, styled by Sarah Slutsky.
Julia Roberts
When Roberts was spotted in a sporty white two-piece with retro stripes, speculation grew that she was showcasing Louise Trotter’s first designs for Bottega Veneta. The label did not confirm or deny whether that was the case, but irregardless, her comfortable and classic set went down a treat online.
August 29
Ayo Edebiri
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The After The Hunt actor got people talking when she graced the photocall and premiere of the movie in Chanel — suggesting a first look at Matthieu Blazy’s work. While her red strapless taffeta gown was identified as a similar look to a Karl Lagerfeld design worn by Jerry Hall in the late ‘80s (rumored to be updated slightly by Blazy), her white cuffed pant bouclé suit appeared to give a closer peek at what’s to come at his inaugural show this season.
Julia Roberts
Edebiri’s co-star was just as closely watched, as she gave Dario Vitale a global platform to reveal his new offering for Versace. At the premiere, Roberts wore a custom navy crepe long-sleeve dress with a handcrafted embroidered harlequin-style diamond motif throughout.
August 28
Amal Clooney
Clooney radiated main character energy at the Jay Kelley premiere in a vintage fuchsia-hued high-low cocktail dress by Jean-Louis Scherrer, teamed with Aquazzura shoes and a Jimmy Choo bag.
Emma Stone
For Thursday’s premiere of Bugonia, its lead star wore a shimmering custom Louis Vuitton column dress. The embellished pale pink and silver number featured an overlay with a bubble hem — a nod to the incoming fall trend. Roger Vivier shoes were just visible beneath the look.?Kim Kardashian
The Skims founder and mogul touched down in Venice in a hooded halter-neck black jersey dress with keyhole cut-out detailing, ready for business.
Laura Dern
Big Little Lies star Dern arrived at Palazzo del Casinò for the Jay Kelly photocall, embracing a bohemian spirit to complement her new bangs. Her paisley off-the-shoulder silk blouse, chain belt, and maxi skirt ensemble came courtesy of Saint Laurent’s Resort 2025 collection and stylist Elizabeth Stewart.
Riley Keough
Chanel ambassador Riley Keough was outfitted by the house for the Jon Kelly photocall. The actor and director opted for a silk utility-style thigh-grazing flight suit with pearl-encrusted sandals, also carrying the covetable Chanel 25 handbag for good measure.
Eve Hewson
Irish actor Hewson, who’s also in the hotly-anticipated Jay Kelly alongside Dern and Keough, was resplendent in an embroidered white dress from Erdem’s Resort 2026 collection. The intricate sweetheart neckline gown featured romantic illustrations by Maria Sibylla Merian, and was teamed with white shades and simple white pumps by stylist Karla Welch.
August 27
Cate Blanchett
Champion of the red carpet rewear, Cate Blanchett (who’s starring in the upcoming Father Mother Sister Brother) unearthed an Armani Privé number previously debuted at the SAG Awards in 2022 for the La Grazia premiere. The black fishtail gown, featuring a deep plunging neckline, pockets at the waist, and carved onyx ornamentation, made just as much of an impact as it did three years ago.
Emma Stone
Yorgos Lanthimos muse Stone, who’s leading his latest flick Bugonia, attended the photocall in a Louis Vuitton look with an asymmetrical handkerchief lace hem, styled by Petra Flannery.
Tilda Swinton
On opening night, Swinton attended the premiere of La Grazia in a refined custom look by Chanel. The longtime ambassador wore a regal high-neck white silk crepe blouse adorned with vintage-style buttons on the back, and a full black silk mikado skirt — the entire ensemble took over 250 hours to make. Further adding to the look, the British actor wore dazzling Chanel High Jewelry diamonds.
Julia Roberts
Roberts made a rare public appearance — and instantly had people talking. The Oscar-winner rocked into Venice airport wearing a cardigan bearing director Luca Guadagnino’s face (she’s appearing in his latest film, After The Hunt, alongside Andrew Garfield). The 57-year-old was also among the first to flex her fashion chops by carrying Celine’s New Luggage bag, which debuted at Michael Rider’s Spring 2026 show and will become available for mere mortals on September 17.
August 26
Amal Clooney
The ever-stylish human rights lawyer arrived to the event in a butter yellow Balmain pencil dress with belted detailing, ready to support her husband’s next box office hit.
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