From Timothée Chalamet’s gender-fluid suiting to Tilda Swinton’s political statement, a handful of actors used their time in the floating city to send a message. These are the standout moments from Venice Film Festival that have, even if in some small way, shifted the narrative on what a red-carpet look can be.
The sculptural throwback
Tessa Thompson pulled a blinder in Armani Privé.Vintage has finally become a firm fixture on the red carpet. The directional dresser, who likes her fashion sense and accessories flirty, wore a strapless silver top with a dramatic deconstructed peplum and a black sequin skirt from the brand’s autumn/winter 2009 couture collection. It made fun of the celebrities who believed their three-year-old column gowns were cutting edge and served as a reminder that Hollywood can be a playground for fashion. We bet you that this significant historical moment, which brought Armani back into the public eye, is not the last time we’ll see this rule-breaker.
The symbolic statement The sculptural throwback
The Gucci ambassador has single-handedly restored our faith in all-out unabashed glamour and she has the red-carpet poses to match.The Gucci ambassador has single-handedly restored our faith in all-out unabashed glamour and she has the red-carpet poses to matchTo say Jodie Turner-Smith won Venice is an understatement. Although it has been
enjoyable to see her draw attention to niche companies like Casablanca and Raisa Vanessa, the meaning of this custom chiffon and crystal Gucci dress will endure among red carpet fashion watchers for some time. Although it has been enjoyable to see her draw attention to niche companies like Casablanca and Raisa Vanessa, the meaning of this custom chiffon and crystal Gucci dress will endure among red carpet fashion watchers for some time.
The revenge dress
Florence Pugh, a.k.a. “Miss Flo,” provided another evidence that a look worn on the red carpet may convey a thousand words without really saying a word. The latecomer from Venice, who, depending on who you ask, missed the Don’t Worry Darling photocall, gave the ultimate mic drop that stood for fresh starts. Pugh’s hot pant-gown hybrid from Valentino couture and the fact that she brought her grandmother Pat to the premiere don’t quite qualify as fabulous. Look no farther if you want a master class in how to handle a crisis at work.
