Anne Hathaway Debuts Whimsical Versace at Venice Premiere

Anne Hathaway’s chiffon fantasy—ruffled, romantic, and vaguely bridal—floated down Venice’s red carpet like a memory half-remembered

There’s something about Anne Hathaway in motion—especially when she’s wrapped in a thousand layers of chiffon. On September 3rd, 2008, at the 65th Venice International Film Festival, Hathaway arrived at the Rachel Getting Married premiere in a gown that felt like a dream stitched into reality.

The dress, confirmed as Atelier Versace, was a strapless confection of ruched silk chiffon, cascading into a voluminous train of mille-feuille ruffles. Oversized corsages bloomed across the skirt, lending the look a surreal, garden-party-after-dark energy. It was bridal, yes—but with a twist of theatrical melancholy.

Styled by Rachel Zoe, Hathaway paired the gown with gold heels and a delicate chain necklace, both of which added just enough gleam without competing with the dress’s drama. Her hair—swept into a sleek updo—kept the silhouette clean, while her makeup leaned soft and luminous, letting the ensemble breathe.

The red carpet at Venice’s Sala Grande was a fitting stage: Hathaway posed with director Jonathan Demme and screenwriter Jenny Lumet, blowing kisses to fans and photographers. The lighting caught every ripple of fabric, turning the moment into a moving tableau of old-Hollywood glamour reimagined for the indie-film era.

Anne Hathaway Debuts Whimsical Versace at Venice Premiere – 2008

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