The 77th Venice Film Festival Saw The Best of Giorgio Armani's Fashion Moments

While the ongoing pandemic has forced most social functions off the calendar this year, pilloried as “super-spreader” events, the Venice International Film Festival has snubbed the virtual simulacra and otherwise unsatisfactory digital stand-ins for physical gatherings, and shored up a socially distant red carpet amidst the chaos-cum-uncertainty of Covid-19.

The festival’s 77^th edition came to a close on Sunday evening, in a ceremony that saw more of Giorgio Armani and his petite mains than Paris Fashion Week this past June. A fantasia of pleated silk tulles, Privé bustiers, sequined organza, and crystal fringe could not seem a more perfect envoi to the week spent on Lido. Explore the fashion moments of Cate Blanchett, Vanessa Kirby, Pierfrancesco Favino, and others below.

Giorgio Armani: Cate Blanchett 77th Cannes International Film Festival

President of the jury, Cate Blanchett, luxuriates in Armani’s Privé collection, wearing a black silk bustier dress enhanced by a bodice entirely embroidered in red crystals, and a pleated silk tulle cape, embroidered with crystal inlays of the brand’s tentpole ikat motif.

Giorgio Armani: Vanessa Kirby 77th Cannes International Film Festival

Volpi cup winner for best actress, Vanessa Kirby, graces the island of Lido in a Giorgio Armani Privé one-shouldered column of black silk velvet.

Giorgio Armani: Stefano Accorsi 77th Cannes International Film Festival

Italian actor, Stefano Accorsi, makes a Giorgio Armani tuxedo seem indulgently casual amidst the heady glamour.

Giorgio Armani: Serena Rossi 77th Cannes International Film Festival

Italian actress and singer, Serena Rossi, enraptures the cameras in a Emporio Armani bustier dress of black silk jersey and crystal embroidery.

Giorgio Armani: Roberta Armani and Cate Blanchett 77th Cannes International Film Festival

Seen here alongside Blanchett, Roberta Armani wore a Giorgio Armani dress of blue tulle and organza – making for a starkly irresistible pair, posed in crystaled inlays and sequined appliqués.

Giorgio Armani: Pietro Castellitto 77th Cannes International Film Festival

Pietro Castellitto, winner of best screenplay in the “Orizzonti” section, wore a blue Giorgio Armani suit – the perfect complement to his award.

Giorgio Armani: Pierfrancesco Favino 77th Cannes International Film Festival

Volpi cup winner for best actor, Pierfrancesco Favino, taps timeless, big-screen glamour in a Giorgio Armani black tuxedo.

Giorgio Armani: Diodato 77th Cannes International Film Festival

Italian singer-songwriter, Diodato, wore a black Emporio Armani suit to the 77^th closing ceremony.

Giorgio Armani: Anna Foglietta 77th Cannes International Film Festival

Godmother of the Festival, Anna Foglietta, wore a Privé bustier dress of silk organza and crinoline, embroidered with crystal fringes and tiered in blue flounces.