Overview

• This year’s Venice red carpets are doubling as preview venues for first looks from major houses, creating early momentum ahead of New York, Milan and Paris shows.
• Bottega Veneta showcased multiple custom looks on Jacob Elordi at his Frankenstein premiere, which drew a standing ovation, and confirmed actor Vicky Krieps as a brand ambassador.
• Versace introduced Julia Roberts as the face of its new chapter with a pared-back daytime ensemble and a custom navy gown, followed by Amanda Seyfried re-wearing the daytime look via shared stylist Elizabeth Stewart.
• Jonathan Anderson’s Dior outfitted Greta Lee, Mia Goth, Monica Barbaro, Alba Rohrwacher and Andrew Garfield in custom pieces that telegraph a sharp, tailored vision ahead of his womenswear debut.
• Chanel placed archive-referencing designs by Matthieu Blazy on Ayo Edebiri and Fernanda Torres, including a recreated 1986 gown and a crisp white suit.