Jane Fonda and Extra Stars – WWD

The 2023 Venice Worldwide Movie Festival began Wednesday and can run by way of Sept. 9. This yr’s pageant is anticipated to have a a lot smaller roster of A-list actors and actresses with Hollywood on strike. Nonetheless, all through the years the Venice Movie Pageant pink carpet has seen some notable type moments from actresses, starting from Keira Knightley to Cate Blanchett.

From the pageant’s earlier years within the ‘50s by way of the early 2000s, the pageant’s pink carpets have usually embraced conventional black-tie apparel, like tuxedos and minimalist black robes. Prior to now few years, friends have begun making bolder type selections for the affair, from feather trim to printed robes and sequin caftans.

Right here, WWD takes a better take a look at some key type moments from previous Venice Movie Pageant editions.

Gina Lollobrigida, 1954

In 1954, Gina Lollobrigida arrived on the Venice Movie Pageant for the premiere of “Girl of Rome.” She was the stainless image of classic film star glamour in a silver embroidered night robe and white fur. Whereas the movie was panned, Lollobrigida obtained essential approval for her efficiency.

Jane Fonda, 1967

Jane Fonda was ethereal on the 1967 Venice Movie Pageant in a column robe with a crystal-embellished neckline. She accessorized with an embroidered night bag. The actress was accompanied by her then-husband Roger Vadim, who wore a traditional tuxedo.

Scarlett Johansson, 2003

On the 2003 Venice Movie Pageant, Scarlett Johansson opted for a costume that was daring and minimalist. The skin-baring black robe had a cutout on the bust and had a thigh-high slit. Johansson accomplished the look with silky peep-toe kitten heels.

Keira Knightley, 2007

Keira Knightley sparkled on the Venice Movie Pageant premiere of her movie “Atonement.” The actress wore a pleated peach robe with a pink bow Empire waist. She accomplished the look with pointy-toe white pumps.

Eva Mendes, 2009

Eva Mendes embraced animal prints on the 2009 Venice Movie Pageant when she arrived on the pink carpet in a daring pink leopard-print costume. She accomplished the look with black platform peep-toe pumps. For equipment, she wore a black floral assertion headband.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, 2013

Gabrielle Union and her husband, Dwyane Wade, confirmed off energy couple type once they attended the 2013 Venice Movie Pageant. Union opted for a black costume with pink trim and a thigh-high slit, finishing the look with black ankle-strap platform heels. Wade stored it traditional in a patterned button-up shirt, a charcoal swimsuit and black lace-up Oxford footwear.

Ryan Gosling, 2018

Ryan Gosling opted for one thing simply barely completely different from the normal black tuxedo, carrying a white tuxedo jacket as a substitute of the normal all-black on the 2018 Venice Movie Pageant premiere of “First Man.” Whereas the ensemble was nonetheless traditional, he stood out from the ocean of all-black tuxedos.

Georgina Rodriguez, 2021

Georgina Rodriguez, the companion of world-famous soccer participant Cristiano Ronaldo, attended the 2021 Venice Movie Pageant premiere of “Madres Paralelas.” For the screening, Rodriguez embraced energy dressing in a tailor-made black swimsuit and corset prime. She accessorized her boss woman ensemble with a diamond necklace and earrings.