The Venice International Film Festival is, for all intents and purposes, the true start of the global awards season. And while the evening gowns on the red carpet are a spectacle of their own, for a true fashion connoisseur, it’s the arrivals that tell the real story. On August 27, 2025, as a constant stream of talent arrived via water taxi, Alicia Silverstone offered a masterclass in modern jet-set glamour, proving that comfort and high-style are not, in fact, mutually exclusive.
The first observation—and the most important, to my mind—is the complete and utter ease of her ensemble. It’s an approach to celebrity style that feels deeply rooted in European sensibility: elegant, but never fussy. Her dress, a sleeveless, funnel-neck midi from Pleats Please Issey Miyake, is a testament to this philosophy. The fabric, with its signature micro-pleats, creates a dynamic, three-dimensional effect that moves with the body, rather than constraining it. A subtle sash at the waist, rendered in the same material, allows the garment to be cinched for a flattering, feminine silhouette. The abstract, vertical brushstrokes of cobalt, marine blue, and charcoal against an off-white base are pure wearable art, a graphic statement that feels both serene and compelling.
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