D.fter ten days of screenings, events, red carpets and viral moments, the 2022 edition of the 79th Venice Film Festival has come to its conclusion. International stars and unforgettable looks have conquered the Lido, best embodying the dream of cinema. The final night of the Show did not disappoint, with a parade of stars and sparkling looks worthy of Hollywood.
The winners of Venice 79
To take home the Coppa Volpi as Best Actor and Actress there are two beloved faces of international cinema: Colin Farrell And Cate Blanchettreturned to the Lagoon to collect the prize. Luca Guadagnino instead he won the Silver Lion for Directing for his Bones and Allto whose young protagonist, Taylor Russell, the Mastroianni Prize was recognized. Leone d’Oro to the documentary All the Beauty and the Blooshed by American director Laura Poitras, Grand Jury Prize to newcomer Alice Diop for the film Saint Omer.
The winner of the Volpi Cup for Best Actress Cate Blanchett in a theatrical one-shoulder dress with hood by Louis Vuitton. (ANSA / ETTORE FERRARI)
The dream looks on the final red carpet
The trend for the latest Lido red carpet is clear: total black, elegant and never banal. For the darkest shade of all they opted Julianne Moorein a creation Dior voluminous with flounces and ruffles; Cate Blanchettwho instead chose a more fluid dress, with one shoulder detail and incorporated shawl, signed Louis Vuitton; Taylor Russellthe young actress awarded for Bones and All which has become the spokesperson for an elegance of yesteryear, thanks to a dress with a gathered bodice and maxi bow. Even the godmother of the Festival, Rocío Muñoz Morales opted for black, declined on a linear silhouette broken by the shocking pink sculpture detail, a signature look Giorgio Armani Privè.
The most original outfit? The one sported by Tessa Thompson, used to surprising with extravagant and over the top looks. For the last evening in the Lagoon, the American actress wore a white mini dress with a sweetheart neckline, cut-outpearls and asymmetrical skirt by Schiaparelli. Pure maximalism. On the men’s fashion front, there is great space for the double-breasted jacket, chosen by Luca Guadagnino And Raoul Bova. Alessandro Borghiinstead, she opted for a look with a signature floral pattern Gucci.
The most worn fashion houses in the Lagoon
Rocío Muñoz Morales in a Giorgio Armani Privé dress with a small train (Getty Images)
The Venetian red carpet has always represented an enviable stage for Made in Italy fashion. It is therefore not surprising that the most popular fashion houses in Venice 79 are Italian. To reveal it is a study by Chrono24which has drawn up a detailed ranking on the matter. On the top step of the podium we find Giorgio Armanithe undisputed symbol of elegance and beauty, which this year has not only enchanted with new creations, but has led to the rediscovery of vintage and archival dresses. Tessa Thompsonfor example, she chose a dress with a silver peplum from the Armani Privé Fall-Winter 2009/2010 collection, while the stars of Euphoria Maude Apatow And Sydney Sweeney they opted for two long total black dresses with bows and voluminous skirts.
Italian fashion wins
In second place we find Valentinowhose particular shade of pink, unveiled during the show Valentino Pink PP Collection F / W 22-23, has become a regular presence on the Venetian red carpet. The maison led by Pierpaolo Piccioli has dressed numerous celebrities: the President of the Jury Julianne Moorewith dress see-through and hood; Sigourney Weaverin red suit; Emma Chamberlainwho charmed in an archival dress from 2007; Elodie in total black Valentino Haute Couture with sparkling heart-shaped bustier and mermaid skirt.
In third place in the ranking instead Alberta Ferrettifollowed closely by Gucci, Miu Miu And Dolce & Gabbana. As proof of the influence and creativity of Italian fashion.
The 79th Venice Film Festival has thus come to an end, after having made us fall in love with films, actors and dream dresses.
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