Regional Celebrities Step Out In Style At The Venice Film Festival
The world’s oldest film festival saw Arab icons make heads turn, while gracefully embracing the walk up to the Floating City’s red-layered stairs
If feature films were supposed to be at the centre of everyone’s attention this week, we could not stop ourselves from being drawn to the looks, style and taste of those from the region who attended the Venice International Film Festival.
Fully-fledged member of the Big Three of motion picture festivals along with Cannes and Berlin, the annual competition is usually recognised for the freedom of expression granted through film; but this year it is the freedom of expression through linen, silk and cloth that have been worth keeping an eye on.
From now until September 11, Bazaar shares a list of Arab celebrities that have made more than just sparkling appearances on the red carpet thus far…
Yasmine Sabri
The glamorous Yasmine Sabri was dressed in a red Roberto Cavalli gown, paired with elegant jewellery pieces by French Cartier.
Raya Abirached
Lebanese presenter Raya Abirached walked down the Adriatic queen’s aisle in a blue spaghetti Naja Saade robe and Bvlgari jewellery, finishing the outfit off with a red-soled pair of Christian Louboutin shoes to match the red carpet.
Mahira Abdel Aziz
Emirati host and actress Mahira Abdel Aziz walked down the opening ceremony of the festival in Valentino.
Fatima AlBanawi
Saudi Actress and regional ambassador of Cartier, Fatima AlBanawi chose to wear a purple dress from Lebanese-Italian fashion designer Tony Ward.
Dorra Zarrouk
Tunisian actress Dorra Zarrouk was spotted in a pink-blue dress from the Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana.
Karen Wazen
Lebanese-British fashion entrepreneur Karen Wazen wore an elegant black gown by brand Mônot paired with a statement Bvlgari diamond necklace.
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