the 21 best dressed guests from Amal Clooney to Kendall Jenner

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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

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Laura Dern

Laura Dern, 59, looked beautiful in a pink satin gown by Prada to attend the Ink Screening and 2026 opening event.

Amal Clooney and George Clooney attend the "Ink" Screening and 2026 Opening Red Carpet during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival© Getty Images

Amal & George Clooney

Amal and George Clooney were matching in sleek black looks on the red carpet. Amal wore custom Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann, while George was in Armani.

Bianca Balti at the opening ceremony at The 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy© Deadline via Getty Images

Bianca Balti

Bianca Balti, 42, was a vision in a pastel pink creation complete with wings.

Claire Foy attends the "Ink" Screening and opening ceremony during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival© Getty Images

Claire Foy

Claire Foy wore a custom crimson Bottega Veneta column dress designed by Creative Director Matthieu Blazy. She paired it with matching opera-length leather gloves, suede platforms and Swarovski jewellery.

Rebecca Donaldson and Carlos Sainz attend the "Ink" Screening and opening ceremony during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival © Corbis via Getty Images

Rebecca Donaldson & Carlos Sainz Jr

British model Rebecca Donaldson wore a shimmering custom Giorgio Armani gown with fringe detail and Bvlgari jewellery. Her boyfriend, Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr, was in an ivory tuxedo jacket also by Armani.

Nina Dobrev attends the "Ink" Screening and opening ceremony during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival © FilmMagic

Nina Dobrev

Actress Nina Dobrev dazzled in a strapless sequin gown by Giorgio Armani Privé.

Stella Maxwell attends the "ink" premiere and the opening ceremony at The 83rd Venice International Film Festival© Deadline via Getty Images

Stella Maxwell

Model Stella Maxwell wore a sheer black lace gown featuring a cascading drape across the back and her hair styled in perfect curls.

Madisin Rian attends the "Ink" Screening and opening ceremony during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival © Corbis via Getty Images

Madisin Rian

That blush! Model Madisin Rian was glowing on the red carpet in her iridescent Giorgio Armani Privé dress.

Brittany Snow attends the "Ink" Screening and 2026 Opening Red Carpet during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival© WireImage

Brittany Snow

Actress Brittany Snow wore a crystal-trimmed plunging halterneck gown by Giorgio Armani.

Tatiana Korsakova attends the "Ink" Screening and opening ceremony during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival© Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImag

Tatiana Korsakova

Model and mother-of-three Tatiana Korsakova wore a showstopping one-shoulder gown with cut-out waist detail.

Faretta Radic attends the "Ink" Screening and opening ceremony during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival© Getty Images

Faretta Radic

Model Faretta Radic wore a pink off-the-shoulder gown by Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi. It featured a corset-inspired bodice and ruching.

Sydney Sweeney is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy© GC Images

Sydney Sweeney

Actress Sydney Sweeney arrived on Wednesday wearing a matching lace top and bermuda shorts.

Maggie Gyllenhaal is seen arriving ahead of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival © Getty Images

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal, who will be leading this year’s Venice Film Festival jury, arrived wearing a belted blazer by Celine and white white wide-leg jeans.

Laura Dern arrives at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido pier during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival © Getty Images

Laura 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.

Claire Foy Venice Film festival

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.

Kate Mara arrives at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido pier during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival© FilmMagic

Kate Mara

Kate Mara wore a printed co-ord from the Max Mara Resort 2027 collection. She arrived ahead of the Bucking Fastard premiere, which she stars in alongside her sister Rooney and Orlando Bloom.

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Alessandra 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.

Kendall Jenner is seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy© GC Images

Kendall Jenner

Kendall looked so chic as she arrived in Venice in a tonal matching set with an oversized suede Chanel bag.

Amal Clooney and George Clooney are seen arriving ahead of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2026 © FilmMagic

Amal & 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.  

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