Venice Film Festival Arrivals & Photocalls Roundup
Here is a quick look at the arrivals and photocalls from the opening day of the 2025 Venice Film Festival.
Arrivals
Julia Roberts knows how to keep things playful. Before even hitting the red carpet, she showed her love for After the Hunt director Luca Guadagnino by wearing a cardigan patterned with his face. A little eccentric? Yes. A little genius? Also yes. She kept the look Venice-ready with tailored Bermuda shorts, her trusty LAPIMA Julia sunglasses, and a Celine luggage bag.
Cate Blanchett took a soft approach, stepping out in a relaxed tailored look in a warm beige tone. Effortless but sharp, it struck that balance she does so well. She styled it with a Louis Vuitton Express GM bag and Stella McCartney shades—proof that even off-duty, Cate is always the picture of cool precision.
Photocalls
Jury Photocall
Fernanda Torres has been on a “black only” streak since awards season, and it seems she’s not giving it up just yet. The director doubled down on her signature palette with a black Armani look. Minimalist, elegant, and completely her.
Zhao Tao brought vintage allure to the photocall in a Ralph Lauren linen blazer layered over a crisp white jumpsuit. Linen can so often betray you, but this look proved how high-quality fabric makes all the difference. The addition of a wide-brimmed hat sealed the retro fantasy, making her look like she’d just stepped out of a 1960s Italian art film.
Mother Photocall
Sylvia Hoeks wore a custom lace two-piece from Thank You Have a Good Day, a brand celebrated for transforming vintage and deadstock fabrics into one-of-a-kind designs. Sheer outfits usually walk a fine line, but here the execution was clever, leaving the look feeling summer rather than overexposed. A masterclass in how undergarments can make or break transparency.
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