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Venice Film Festival 2025 Red Carpet: Emma Stone, Cate Blanchett, and Son Ye-jin Lead a Star-Studded Fashion Parade

FASHION / 2025-09-02

  1. Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton: Quiet Luxury at Its Finest
  2. Tilda Swinton in Chanel: Minimalism Meets Majesty
  3. Cate Blanchett: From Sustainable Queen to Dark Goddess
  4. Heidi & Leni Klum: Mother-Daughter Mirror Dressing
  5. Georgina Rodriguez: The Diamond That Stole the Spotlight
  6. Amal Clooney: The Retro Goddess
  7. Son Ye-jin: The Black Swan Finale

The Venice Film Festival 2025 has officially opened, and once again, the romantic city has become the epicenter of global attention. Beyond the film premieres, the red carpet remains the true stage — where fashion, glamour, and cinematic allure collide. From Julia Roberts and George Clooney to Cate Blanchett, Emma Stone, and Asian icon Son Ye-jin, the arrivals turned Venice into a runway of dreams.

So who made the strongest statement this year? Here are the moments that defined the red carpet.

Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton: Quiet Luxury at Its Finest

As one of the most anticipated leading ladies of the festival, Emma Stone proved once again why she’s Louis Vuitton’s ultimate muse.

For the premiere of Bugonia, she stunned in a custom Louis Vuitton embroidered tulle gown, featuring over 300,000 sequins and crafted through 2,000 hours of meticulous work. Despite its grandeur, the gown radiated a serene sense of quiet luxury — elegant without being overwhelming. Stone wore it with effortless poise, commanding every flashbulb on the carpet.

At the press conference, she shifted gears into understated sophistication: a black crepe knit top with an asymmetrical Chantilly lace skirt, paired with the Louis Vuitton Express PM bag. Proof that sometimes, simple really is the new statement.

Tilda Swinton in Chanel: Minimalism Meets Majesty

Let’s be honest: only Tilda Swinton can make black-and-white Chanel feel this electrifying.

For the premiere of La grazia, she chose a custom Chanel look — a crisp white silk blouse with ruffled cuffs and a bow, paired with a floor-length black silk and Mikado satin skirt. The design struck the perfect balance of structure and softness, giving her an ethereal presence.

Adding just the right sparkle, she accessorized with Chanel High Jewelry Diamond Sillage and Tweed Brodé rings. It’s classic Chanel, but with Tilda’s touch, it became otherworldly.

Cate Blanchett: From Sustainable Queen to Dark Goddess

Armani Privé Rewear
 Red carpet royalty Cate Blanchett once again let her attitude do the talking. She re-wore the black Armani Privé haute couture gown from the 2022 SAG Awards — a plunging V-neck fishtail silhouette with geometric detailing at the neckline and waist. By repeating such a powerful look, Blanchett underscored her commitment to sustainable fashion and reminded us: true style isn’t about novelty, but conviction.

Maison Margiela Transformation
 For the premiere of Father Mother Sister Brother, Blanchett took things in a completely different direction, wearing a Maison Margiela Fall 2025 haute couture gown designed by new creative director Glenn Martens.

The black fabric was deconstructed into feather-like layers cascading at the hem, evoking the dark flutter of a raven’s wings. Romantic yet unsettling, it was pure Margiela — theatrical, daring, unforgettable. Paired with transparent-heeled Tabi boots, Blanchett owned the night as a dark queen of Venice.

The next day at the press conference, she switched into a Louis Vuitton Spring 2026 mirrored corset top, embodying sharp, modern power.

Heidi & Leni Klum: Mother-Daughter Mirror Dressing

Mother-daughter duos on the red carpet can be risky, but Heidi Klum and Leni Klum nailed it.

Heidi wore a nude satin Intimissimi gown with a corseted bodice, accentuating her curves, while Leni contrasted in a black corseted gown. Together, the looks felt like a perfectly styled editorial spread — generational contrast in harmony.

Georgina Rodriguez: The Diamond That Stole the Spotlight

She may not be a movie star, but Georgina Rodriguez — fiancée of Cristiano Ronaldo — was undeniably one of the night’s head-turners.

Wearing a black lace gown with a sleek braid, Georgina flaunted a jaw-dropping 30-carat diamond engagement ring worth an estimated $3 million. Paired with additional diamond rings and a necklace, the look was pure, unapologetic glamour. For a moment, she outshone even the actresses.

Amal Clooney: The Retro Goddess

Amal Clooney once again proved that brains and beauty aren’t mutually exclusive.

Accompanying George Clooney at the Jay Kelly premiere, she wore a Jean-Louis Scherrer Fall 1995 deep red taffeta gown with intricate pleating and buttons. Paired with Aquazzura metallic heels, a Jimmy Choo clutch, and statement earrings, Amal delivered old-school elegance with a modern sparkle.

Son Ye-jin: The Black Swan Finale

Closing the night in dramatic fashion was Korean superstar Son Ye-jin.

She appeared in a Cucculelli Shaheen Spring 2025 black tulle gown, accessorized with Damiani Mimosa high jewelry. Poised, elegant, and mysteriously magnetic, Son Ye-jin embodied the image of a black swan, leaving an indelible mark on Venice’s red carpet legacy.