The 2025 Venice Film Festival featured several style trends thus far, most prominently sheer dresses. A mainstay on the red carpet throughout the years, sheer dresses designed by Saint Laurent, Armani Privé and more graced the annual film festival in Italy since it kicked off on Wednesday.
Leni Klum, Leslie Bibb and Halsey are just a few of the stars to style these see-through numbers. Ahead WWD breaks down those looks and more sheer styles from the 2025 Venice Film Festival.
Leslie Bibb
Leslie Bibb at the “Frankenstein” premiere during the Venice Film Festival on Aug. 30 in Venice.
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Bibb turned to Armani Privé for her sheer gown moment. “The White Lotus” star wore a look from the Italian luxury fashion house’s spring 2025 couture collection, which debuted in January. The shimmering dress was crafted with various shades of purple, and the strapless design included a fitted bodice, cinched waist and flowing skirt with transparent fabric. Bibb’s look was curated by stylist Jeanann Williams.
Chloë Sevigny
Chloë Sevigny at the “After the Hunt” premiere during Venice Film Festival on Aug. 29 in Venice.
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Chloë Sevigny married sheer black botanical lace with a voluminous, bubble hem statement skirt in her Saint Laurent look. The Oscar-nominated actress’ dress was designed with a long-sleeve catsuit featuring a biker short hem that sat right above the knee, worn with a pair of minimal, toe-ring stiletto sandals.
Halsey
Halsey at the “The Smashing Machine” premiere during Venice Film Festival on Sept. 1 in Venice.
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Halsey brought a burst of color to the red carpet in a dress by Nicol & Ford at “The Smashing Machine” premiere on Monday. The “Without Me” singer’s dress featured a halter neckline with a sheer bodice contrasted by intricate floral lace work. The silky gown cascaded to the red carpet, with further sheer elements featured at the hemline. Halsey was styled by Lyn Alyson.
Leni Klum
Leni Klum at “La Grazia” Opening Night Gala Premiere during the Venice Film Festival on Aug. 27 in Venice.
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Klum elevated lingerie dressing in a custom gown designed by Intimissimi. The black dress featured a corseted bodice with sheer paneling to contrast the silk fabric. A full skirt cascaded to the red carpet.
Barbara Palvin
Barbara Palvin at “La Grazia” Opening Night Gala Premiere during the Venice Film Festival on Aug. 27 in Venice.
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Barbara Palvin also wore a gown by Intimissimi. The dress featured a lace corset with transparent bodice and a flowing sheer wrap skirt. Palvin continued to add sheer elements to her look with a pair of black tights.
The 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday and concludes on Saturday. Highly anticipated films, including Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” “Jay Kelly,” starring George Clooney, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia” will premiere.