When I first glimpsed Emily Blunt on the Lido during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival—ah, that azure backdrop echoing the Adriatic’s subtle shimmer—it evoked the poised grace of Sophia Loren in her Dolce Vita heyday, yet with a modern twist that screams contemporary craftsmanship. On September 1, 2025, Blunt turned the photocall for “The Smashing Machine” into a masterclass in understated luxury, proving once again why Italian design houses like Schiaparelli continue to redefine red carpet sophistication.
Blunt’s appearance at this Venice Film Festival event wasn’t just about promoting her film; it was a subtle nod to the resurgence of jewel-twisted silhouettes, a trend that traces its roots back to Elsa Schiaparelli’s surrealist innovations in the 1930s but has been revitalized in recent Milan Fashion Week collections. Her Schiaparelli Jewel-Twisted Dress, in a soft powder blue that whispers of Venetian skies, featured a draped bodice with asymmetric twists—those jewel accents catching the light like hidden treasures. The fabric’s smooth, satin-like texture draped effortlessly, creating a column silhouette that elongated her frame while allowing for fluid movement, a far cry from the rigid gowns we’ve seen dominate past festivals. It’s bold in its simplicity, darling—reminiscent of Armani’s fluid lines from the ’80s, but with Schiaparelli’s signature whimsy.
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