Pratishtha Rana
The 77th Venice Film Festival (VFF) successfully pulled off a star-studded physical event this weekend. It is one of the most prominent conventions in the space of international cinema, where celebrated personalities from across the world come together to recognise and award the best movies of the year. On the Indian front, filmmaker Chaitnaya Tamhane’s The Disciple bagged the ā€˜Best Screenplay’ award, a first win for the country, almost after 30 years at VFF.
It surely was an exciting 11 days of global filmmaking, albeit social-distanced in view of the ongoing crisis. The red carpet did not disappoint at all. Amidst scores of delicate gowns and dresses, celebrities were also spotted in some inspiring power dressing.
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Here’s a lowdown on the most power-packed red carpet looks at the Venice Lido island.
Cate Blanchett
The Jury President of the La Biennale, Cate Blanchett wore a sophisticated white-on-white flared trousers and a shirt and paired it with a shimmery Giorgio Armani blazer.
Cate Blanchett in Giorgio Armani Venice Film Festival
Cate Blanchett in Giorgio Armani / Instagram: Elizabeth Stewart
AdĆØle ExarchopoulosĀ 
The French actress was all smiles in a dapper, belted blazer-dress and white shorts by Prada. She teamed it with white Louboutins.Ā 
AdĆØle Exarchopoulos in Prada blazer-dress
AdĆØle Exarchopoulos in Prada blazer-dress / Instagram
Taylor HillĀ 
In a more glam version of power dressing, Taylor Hill donned a custom-made velvet and silk satin belted dress by Etro. She styled it with a Chopard neckpiece and paisley pumps by Gianvito Rossi.
Taylor Hill in Etro midnight blue dressing gown
Taylor Hill in Etro midnight blue dressing gown / Instagram
Vanessa KirbyĀ 
Black, bold and beautiful; Vanessa Kirby wore a Giorgio Armani blazer with a plunging neckline finished with red lip colour and minimal-to-no accessorising.
Vanessa Kirby in black Giorgio Armani Privé suit
Vanessa Kirby in Giorgio Armani Privé suit / Instagram
Cristiana Capotondi
Italian actressĀ CristianaĀ Capotondi picked a combination of straight, long-legged pants, a bralette and a structured blazer in a monotone blue palette by Alberta Ferretti.
Cristiana Capotondi in Alberta Ferretti, Resort 2021
Cristiana Capotondi in Alberta Ferretti, Resort 2021 collection / Instagram
Ā Arizona MuseĀ 
The British-American model Arizona Muse looked ready for business in a mustard yellow loose blazer and tie-front pants by Alberta Ferretti.
Arizona Muse in Alberta Ferretti
Arizona Muse in Alberta Ferretti / Instagram
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