The Star-Studded Sunglasses at the 2023 Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival, an illustrious celebration of cinema's finest, has once again graced the historic canals of Venice, Italy, for the 80th time with its dazzling presence. As the world's oldest film festival, it has consistently drawn the biggest names in the industry to its iconic red carpet, where the magic of film comes to life. But beyond the glamorous premieres and star-studded galas, there's another aspect capturing our attention - the impeccable style of the celebrities. This year, as the festival unfolded beneath the Venetian sun, our favourite A-listers showcased not only their cinematic talents but also their penchant for fashion, particularly in the eyewear department. Join us as we take a closer look at the sunglasses that stole the spotlight, both on and off the red carpet, during this year's Venice Film Festival.

Carla Bruni  

Italian model and singer Carla Bruni stunned on the red carpet in a form-fitting, floor-length gown by the renowned fashion house Valentino. She effortlessly accessorised her ensemble with a matching handbag adorned with a silver embellished signature V logo. With the radiant Italian sun overhead, Carla Bruni completed her look by donning a pair of chic Valentino XXII VLS 106A sunglasses.

Rita Ora

Rita Ora flooded her social media with captivating content during her stay in Venice throughout the Film Festival season. The British singer-songwriter effortlessly rocked numerous iconic looks while exploring the city, both off and on the red carpet. It's safe to say that sunglasses are a constant feature in Rita's style arsenal. Below, she graces the picturesque city wearing the elegant Prada PR 28ZS 15L09Z sunglasses.

Sydney Sweeney

American actress Sydney Sweeney emerged as a notable fashion icon during this year's Venice Film Festival. Being a brand ambassador for the renowned Italian fashion house Miu Miu, Sweeney has consistently showcased the brand's designs at numerous high-profile events, and her time in Venice was certainly no different. Below, we catch a glimpse of the actress as she effortlessly sports Miu Miu's chic sunglasses while out and about. 

Sydney Sweeney wears Miu Miu MU 09WS 1425S0

Sydney Sweeney wears Miu Miu MU 52YS ZVF1V1

Arriving at Marco Polo Airport in late August for Venice Film Festival, Sweeney made quite an entrance in a laid-back outfit, elegantly capped off with the stunning Bottega Veneta BV1082SK 002 sunglasses (as seen below). 

Sydney Sweeney wears BV1082SK 002 sunglasses

George and Amal Clooney

Power couple George and Amal Clooney have been making waves in the headlines over the past week, with news outlets hailing them as the standout stars of the Venice Film Festival. As they strolled arm in arm through the city, the couple effortlessly showcased their impeccable style, donning exquisite sunglasses from prestigious eyewear brands - Maui Jim and Barton Perreira. Below, George wears Maui Jim Wiki Wiki B246-17 and Amal wears Barton Perreira Vega BP0238 0FN.

Above - Amal Clooney in Barton Perreira Vega BP0238 0FN & George Clooney in Maui Jim Wiki Wiki B246-17.

Amal was also spotted wearing Barton Perreira's Gesner BP0222 0FN frame (as seen below).

Above, Amal wears Barton Perreira Gesner BP0222 0FN

Patrick Dempsey 

American actor Patrick Dempsey made a stylish entrance at the premiere of his new movie "Ferrari" during the Venice Film Festival. He exuded elegance in a sharply tailored black tuxedo paired with a crisp white shirt. Notably, Dempsey has forged a partnership with Porsche Design eyewear, working closely with the brand to curate eyewear that harmonises with his distinctive style and aligns seamlessly with the design principles of Porsche Design. Hence, it was no surprise that the actor completed his ensemble with a pair of frames from his exclusive Porsche Design collection. 

Patrick Dempsey wears new season Porsche Design sunglasses - coming soon to Pret a Voir.

Luca Guadagnino

Renowned Italian film director and producer Luca Guadagnino has earned his place among the best-dressed men at the Venice Film Festival. His secret to sartorial success? The avant-garde Prada Symbol sunglasses from the brand's latest collection. Featuring striking red lenses, these frames are an unequivocal statement of style. Stay tuned for their arrival at Pret a Voir.

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