Fashion sparkles in the Venetian Lagoon

It is not just about the appearances on the red carpets of the planned premieres. The 80th Venice film festival this year includes a fashion calendar with standout events such as Giorgio Armani’s long-awaited show tonight, as well as other events organized by icons like Diane von Furstenberg and brands such as Miu Miu and Pomellato, part of the Kering group. However, the parterre will be less dense with Hollywood stars, as many of them are absent due to the actors’ strikes. As a result, the opening film has been changed: Comandante, directed by Edoardo De Angelis, will replace Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino (among the most successful Italian directors with a strong interest in fashion, evidenced by his appearance in a Loewe campaign, ed.), given Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s participation in the strike.

Instead, we can expect the arrival of stars like Sofia Coppola and Woody Allen (despite some international controversy), as well as the premiere of Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film. Emma Stone, Jessica Chastain, and Adam Driver are also awaited. Finally, Venice will honor the director from Modena, Liliana Cavani, who at 90 years young, will receive the Golden lion lifetime achievement. The same award will also be received by Hong Kong actor Tony Leung, who will be starring, out of competition, in his newest film, The Order of Time. Armani has a strong connection with the world of cinema (Richard Gere’s suits in American Gigolo were unforgettable), and has been a sponsor of the Film festival for six years with Armani beauty. To honor the city, Giorgio Armani’s Instagram is currently showcasing Brett Lloyd’s black and white photos of models on the piers or among the calle of the Serenissima. Diane von Furstenberg organized a gala for the Diane von Furstenberg awards, celebrating exceptional women who improve the lives of other women. Undoubtedly, the most anticipated person for this event is Amal Clooney, recognized for her work defending victims of human rights abuses globally, accompanied by her husband George Clooney. Pomellato, alongside the Venetian heritage foundation guided by Toto Bergamo Rossi, will light up the recently refurbished facade of the Galleria Giorgio Franchetti Ca’ d’Oro during an exclusive dinner.

Tonight’s spotlight is on the amfAR Gala held at La Misericordia, a highly glamorous and celebrity-packed event from around the world. The gala features special performances by globally acclaimed singer-songwriters Rita Ora and Leona Lewis, and a live auction of contemporary artwork and unique experiences. Chopard partners with the event as the main sponsor. Additionally, tonight, Miu Miu will present the newest short film within the Miu Miu Women’s Tales series, Stane, directed by croatian filmmaker Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic, during Venice days. On this special occasion, the brand will announce an exclusive project: the Miu Miu Women’s Tales committee, which comprises distinguished personalities from the world of cinema, including Catherine Martin and Maggie Gyllenhaal. They will guide and support the influential short film series in its future development, while directing its intellectual and cultural course. So far on the red carpet, Caterina Murino, the «godmother» of the 2023 Venice film festival, has showcased an understated and stylish taste in her fashion choices. As a 45-year-old former Bond girl from Cagliari, she has worn designs from a cross-section of Italian designers, making this edition increasingly fashion-conscious. A true lion who knows how to roar with style.

Mega fashion show tonight for the designer who has outfitted costumes for 200 films in 40 years. «I have often pondered what my life might have been without film. I would not be the person or designer I am today», Giorgio Armani said, who arrived in Venice with the highly anticipated and exclusive event, One night only, honoring the city through a tribute to cinema. The Venetian Arsenal will host an evening on Saturday, September 2nd, featuring a party and a fashion show showcasing the Armani/Privé haute couture line. Over the years, the designer has created costumes for the stars of over 200 films, including Kevin Costner and Robert De Niro in Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables (1987), Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster Batman, Sean Connery in Rising Sun, Bruce Willis in Color of Night, Al Pacino in Heat, and Sylvester Stallone in The Specialist. Or Brad Pitt in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, as well as Liv Tyler and Jeremy Irons in Bernardo Bertolucci’s Stealing Beauty. The connection between Giorgio Armani and Venice was established in 1990 with the global debut of the documentary Made in Milan directed by Martin Scorsese and the grand celebration in honor of the director that the designer hosted at Ca’ Leone on the Giudecca. The evening on September 2nd marks a new stop in the One night only series, which has visited some of the world’s most important cities, including London (2006), Tokyo (2007), Beijing (2012), Rome and New York (2013), Paris (2014), and Dubai (2021). With One night only, Armani Beauty has renewed its partnership as the main sponsor of the festival. For the sixth consecutive year, it will provide the official makeup service to guests. Yesterday, Armani held a party with limited invitations at the Peggy Guggenheim museum. There is no room here to list all the titles, but hopefully, there will be an upcoming exhibition at Armani/Silos. (All rights reserved)