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By Rebekah Clark

The Most Memorable Looks From The Venice Film Festival Red Carpet

Remember when Kate Hudson wore a bump-baring Chanel set in 2003?

Here are the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival, through the years — VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Bianca Balti attends the red carpet of the movie “Madres Paralelas” during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2021, in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Alessandra Benedetti – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

The annual Venice Film Festival is one of the oldest festivals with a rich history both inside the theatre and on the red carpet. It’s where Salma Hayek was catapulted to worldwide fame with the premiere of Frida in 2002, where she chose to wear a sheer knee-length lace dress with bell sleeves and her tiny black thong just visible from underneath the fabric.

Then there was Kate Hudson who just a year later walked the red carpet in a bump-baring two-piece Chanel set to the premiere of Le Divorce. Yes, the actress walked so Rihanna could run. Throughout the years the French fashion house continued to reinvent the dress code in Venice with Keira Knightley wearing a perfectly prim and pretty blush strapless gown before Kristen Stewart opted for silky pants and a baby doll dress for the premiere of Spencer in 2021.

Lady Gaga made her debut in the film industry for A Star Is Born in the most fitting way; wearing a voluminous Valentino haute couture gown at the 2018 event. It would later prove to be just a prelude to her awards season style. And Zendaya in Balmain? She needs no introduction.

Ahead of the 2024 Venice International Film Festival, take a look back to the Lido of yore for the most memorable and iconic looks from the Venice Film Festival.

THE BEST FASHION MOMENTS ON THE RED CARPET OF THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

Florence Pugh in Valentino, 2022

Here are the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival, through the years — VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Florence Pugh attends the “Don’t Worry Darling” red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 05, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Stefania D’Alessandro/WireImage)

Cate Blanchette In Schiaparelli, 2022

Here are the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival, through the years — VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Cate Blanchett attends the “Tar” red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Zendaya in Balmain, 2021

Here are the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival, through the years — Credit: By Alessandra Benedetti – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

Bianca Balti, 2021

VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Bianca Balti attends the red carpet of the movie “Madres Paralelas” during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2021, in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Bianca Balti attends the red carpet of the movie “Madres Paralelas” during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2021, in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

Meryl Streep in Givenchy, 2019

Here are the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival, through the years — Credit: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images

Lady Gaga in Valentino Haute Couture, 2018

Here are the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival, through the years — Credit: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

Tilda Swinton in Schiaparelli, 2018

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Jennifer Lawrence in Dior, 2017

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Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent, 2017

Here are the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival, through the years — Credit: Venturelli/WireImage

Natalie Portman in Dior, 2016

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Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada, 2011

VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 03: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the ‘Contagion’ premiere during the 68th Venice Film Festival at Palazzo del Cinema on September 3, 2011 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Lancia)

Anne Hathaway in Versace, 2008

Here are the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival, through the years — Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Keira Knightley In Chanel, 2007

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Nicole Kidman In Gucci, 2004

Here are the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival, through the years — VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 8: Actress Nicole Kidman attends the “Birth” Premiere at the 61st Venice Film Festival on September 8, 2004 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Kate Hudson in Chanel, 2003

Here are the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival, through the years — Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Salma Hayek, 2002

Here are the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpets of the Venice Film Festival, through the years — VENICE, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Mexican actress Salma Hayek attends the opening ceremony of the 59th Venice Film Festival August 29, 2002 in Venice, Italy. The annual film festival, which runs for 10 days, is one of the oldest and most prestigious cinema events in Europe. It traditionally showcases non-Hollywood films. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Sharon Stone, 2000

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This article first appeared on GRAZIA International.

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