The 83rd Venice International Film Festival returns to the Lido from 2 to 12 September 2026, bringing ten days of world cinema, artistic ambition and, naturally, a particularly well-dressed crowd. This year’s festival opens with the highly anticipated world premiere of Danny Boyle’s Ink, setting the tone for an edition that places independent and international filmmaking firmly in the spotlight. With socially conscious stories, bold creative voices and a distinguished international jury led by filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal, Venice once again proves that cinema can be both a cultural conversation and a very glamorous occasion.

Of course, where there are premieres, there are celebrities. And where there are celebrities, there are sunglasses worth keeping an eye on. From the red carpet to arrivals along the Lido, Pretavoir will be tracking the best celebrity eyewear spotted at the 2026 Venice Film Festival throughout the event, bringing you daily updates on the frames worn by its most stylish attendees. Consider this your front-row seat to Venice, with the sunglasses getting their own share of the spotlight.

PS: This blog is updated from the latest events down to the festival's earliest days.

Opening Ceremony — 2 September

A spectacular fashion as George Clooney received the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, followed by a four-minute standing ovation for the world premiere of Danny Boyle's new film Ink.

President of this year’s Competition Jury, Maggie Gyllenhaal, was seen wearing the iconic black Ray-Ban Wayfarer 2140 901 sunglasses for the Jury photocall.

Being the festival’s opening film, the Ink premiere was certainly a star-studded affair.

Among the celebrity attendees was Jonathan Bailey, who wore black Giorgio Armani AR8253U sunglasses featuring a subtle gold nose bridge. This frame is available to pre-order by contacting the Pretavoir team.

Claire Foy, who stars in Ink, showcased another new Bottega Veneta sunglasses style from the upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 collection, the BV1492S, for the premiere.

Ahead of the premiere, Claire Foy was also spotted wearing the tortoise Bottega Veneta BV1488, another upcoming release from the Italian house.

Both frames are set to arrive at Pretavoir this September, so stay tuned!

Colombian singer J Balvin also walked the red carpet for the Ink premiere, wearing gold Miu Miu MU A56S 5AK90L oversized sunglasses with brown gradient lenses that perfectly suited his cool, laid-back style.

Nicholas Galitzine also attended the premiere of Ink. Having previously starred in an Emporio Armani campaign, it was only fitting that the actor opted for the Italian house for such a prestigious event, wearing black Emporio Armani EA4239U 5017/87 sunglasses featuring its distinctive eagle logo.

Arrivals and Pre-Festival — 1 September

It’s not the Venice Film Festival without the attendance of power couple Amal Clooney and George Clooney. This year is even more special, as George is set to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award.

Looking radiant on the gondola, Amal Clooney wore tortoise Chloé CH0286S 002 oversized sunglasses with brown-green lenses.

Meanwhile, George Clooney opted for his favourite frame from Selima Optique, the Money 2 sunglasses in transparent green with brown-red lenses.

Maggie Gyllenhaal, serving as President of Venezia 83 Competition jury, wore Celine CL40346 32A round sunglasses in gold with grey lenses, a new release for 2026.

Claire Foy, who stars in this year’s opening film Ink, arrived in Venice wearing the latest version of Bottega Veneta’s Knot sunglasses, the BV1513S 001, which will be available to purchase at Pretavoir this September. Stay tuned!

Ink co-star Jack O’Connell was spotted wearing black Prada Linea Rossa SPS 06Y 1AB09U sunglasses ahead of the Opening Night.

German actress Emilia Schüle, who stars in The Girl with the Leica, set to premiere on Opening Day, was seen wearing the new Miu Miu B14SU Ivresse sunglasses in blue.

We currently stock the Miu Miu B14SU sunglasses in red and grey; however, the exact blue colourway worn by Emilia Schüle is available to pre-order by contacting our team.

And, of course, an event of Venice calibre is not complete without a supermodel appearance.

Among the early sightings ahead of Opening Day was Alessandra Ambrosio, who wore black Pucci EP0252 sunglasses. Contact the Pretavoir team for enquiries regarding this style.

Revisit our coverage of the 82nd Venice Film Festival below

The Venice Film Festival, an illustrious celebration of cinema's finest, has once again graced the historic canals of Venice, Italy, for the 82nd time with its dazzling presence. As the world's oldest film festival, it has consistently drawn the biggest names in the industry to its iconic red carpet, where the magic of film comes to life. But beyond the glamorous premieres and star-studded galas, there's another aspect capturing our attention - the impeccable style of the celebrities. This year, as the festival unfolded beneath the Venetian sun, our favourite A-listers showcased not only their cinematic talents but also their penchant for fashion, particularly in the eyewear department. Join us as we take a closer look at the sunglasses that stole the spotlight, both on and off the red carpet, during this year's Venice Film Festival.

See all our favourite eyewear looks from the The 82nd edition of Venice International Film Festival. 

Emma Stone

Emma Stone arrived in Venice for the 82nd Venice Film Festival wearing a classic pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers

Tila Swinton

Adam Sandler

Cate Blanchett

Noomi Rapace

Alicia Vikander

Billy Crudup

American actor Billy Crudup wears Barton Perreira Dino BP40105I CTO/VRD - contact us to order

Christopher Abbott

Alba Rohrwacher 

 Emily Mortimer & Noah Baumbach

British actor Emily Mortimer wears Celine Triomphe CL40194U 01A and American director Noah Baumbach wears Persol 0649 95/31 

 

Julia Ducournau

French filmmaker Julia Ducournau wears Prada PR 57YS ZVN3D0 Sunglasses

 

Nora Garrett

American writer Nora Garrett wears Bottega Veneta BV1101S 001  

Alice Diop

French filmmaker Alice Diop wears Miu Miu MU A07S 21D90Q

 

Benedetta Porcaroli

Prada PR B06S 16K08Z Sunglasses

 

 

Federica Scagnetti

Influencer Federica Scagnetti wears Bottega Veneta BV1345S 004 Sunglasses

 

 

Zara Martin

British model and DJ Zara Martin wears Fendi First Crystals FE4172US 32A

 

 

Zara Martin wears Bvlgari Serpenti Forever BV40059U 28A

 

Katie Degas

Influencer Katie Degas wears Bvlgari Tubogas BV40056U 32B Gold Plated Sunglasses

 

Maria Borges 

Angolan model Maria Borges wears Fendi First Crystals FE4172US 32G Sunglasses

Maria Borges wears Loewe LW40175U Anagram 01A Sunglasses - coming soon to PRETAVOIR

Tatiana Luter 

Italian actor Tatiana Luter wears Bottega Veneta BV1368S 001 Sunglasses

 

Rocío Muñoz

 Spanish actress and broadcaster Rocío Muñoz wears Dolce&Gabbana DG4502 501/87

 

Iris Mittenaere 

French television personality Iris Mittenaere wears Prada PR 26ZS 16K40J

 

Tamu Mcpherson

Influencer Tamu Mcpherson wears Miu Miu Regard MU 11ZS 16K5S0 Sunglasses

 

Alessia Colonna

Italian influencer Alessia Colonna wears Ray-Ban RB 4441D 6779/73 Sunglasses

 

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Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie, actor, director and producer, arrived at the canal-lined city of Venice for the Film Festival wearing Valentino XXII VLS 106A Sunglasses at the 'Maria' Photocall. 

Angelina Jolie was also wearing Saint Laurent Sun SL M94 Sunglasses ahead of the screening for her new film, "Maria" a biographical drama about the late opera singer Maria Callas.

Nicole Kindman

Nicole Kidman arrived at the festival wearing Bottega Veneta BV1282S 001 Sunglasses to promote her upcoming film "Babygirl" alongside co-stars Antonio Banderas and Harris Dickinson.

Brad Pitt & George Clooney

Brad Pitt & George Clooney were in Venice to promote their new film "Wolfs"

Brad Pitt is wearing Tom Ford Dashel-02 TF996 28X Sunglasses and George Clooney is wearing Oliver Peoples Clifton OV1150S 5035/85 Photochromic Sunglasses.

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig arrived in typical style wearing Persol 3269S Sunglasses and at the premiere of his upcoming film "Queer" he was wearing Limited Edition Jacques Marie Mage Sunglasses

Sigourney Weaver

Actor Sigourney Weaver has been wearing CHANEL sunglasses whilst attending the Film Festival where she received a lifetime achievement Golden Lion Award. She was wearing CHANEL 5509 C622/T8 Sunglasses (left) and CHANEL 5496B 1735/S5 Sunglasses (right).

Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega arrived in style ahead of the "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" red carpet premiere wearing Garret Leight Flipper 2110 Sunglasses. 

Winona Ryder

80's icon Winona Ryder arrived with her costars wearing brand new Jimmy Choo Sunglasses. So new we haven't our buying team haven't seen this collection yet but rest assured when they are available they will be in stock at Pretavoir. 

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton of course was also in attendance at the Film Festival for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice". He arrived at the film's press junket wearing Garrett Leight Hampton X 2082 TOF/PGN Sunglasses.

Monica Belluci

 Italian actress Monica Belluci arriving at the "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" Premiere wearing Black Cat Eye Dolce&Gabbana DG4405 501/8G Sunglasses.

Willem Dafoe

Actor and another cast member of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", Willem Dafoe was arrived wearing Prada PR A54S 1BO5Z1 Polarised Aviator Sunglasses as he arrived at the venue.

Tim Burton

Director Tim Burton was at the Premiere of his new film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice wearing Tom Ford TF5294 001 Glasses with a custom purple lens. We can fit a purple lens to this Tom Ford lens if you want to copy his look.  

Joe Alwyn

British actor Joe Alwyn attends his latest film's premiere "The Brutalist" wearing Gucci GG1668S 001 Sunglasses, coming soon to Pretavoir. 

Louis Partridge

British Actor Louis Partridge, starring in the upcoming Apple TV+ Series "Disclaimer" and was wearing Prada PR A16S 17N20G Polarised Sunglasses on the red carpet.

Zhang Ziyi

 Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi attends a red carpet for "Babygirl" during the 81st Venice International Film Festival wearing CHANEL 5481H C622/S6 Sunglasses.

Taylor Russell

 Taylor Russell arrived at the 81st Venice International Film Festival wearing CHANEL 5415 Sunglasses. 

Celebrities in LOEWE Sunglasses

From left to right - Director Luca Guadagnino in new season Loewe Sunglasses, Lesley Manville wears Loewe Chunky Anagram LW40114I, Drew Starkey wears new season Loewe Sunglasses coming soon to Pretavoir.

Celebrities in Miu Miu Sunglasses

From left to right - Cailee Spaeny wears Miu Miu MU 04ZS 1AB5S0 Sunglasses, Felicity Jones wears Miu Miu 11ZS 16K5S0 Sunglasses, Emma Corrin wears new Miu Miu Glimpse Sunglasses.

Celebrities in Prada Sunglasses

From left to right - Nicholas Hoult wears Prada A16S 14O60F Sunglasses, Rami Malek wears Prada PR A16S 16K04D Sunglasses, Harris Dickinson wears Prada PR A26S Sunglasses

 Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner was at the closing ceremony for the 81st Venice Film Festival wearing his favourite Oliver Peoples Sunglasses (he also wears this style in Yellowstone) 

 Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga arrives in Venice ahead of press for her new film "Joker: Folie à Deux". She was spotted arriving at her hotel wearing CELINE CL40248I 01A Sunglasses.

We also spotted Lady Gaga at the film festival wearing Oliver Peoples Birell Sunglasses which are coming soon to Pretavoir!

Joaquin Phoenix

Lady Gaga's co-star in Joker: Folie à Deux", Joaquin Phoenix was wearing Garrett Leight Naples 2084 Sunglasses arriving at the event and walking the red carpet.
 

 Sienna Miller

Sienna Miller was at the event looking as chic as ever in these Giorgio Armani AR8182 Sunglasses. 

Alexander Skarsgard

Fresh off his Calvin Klein ad, Alexander Skarsgard stepped out on the red carpet wearing head to toe Calvin Klein including these sunglasses. 

 Tilda Swinton

Pedro Almodovar

Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar attends the premiere of his latest film "The Room Next Door" wearing Loewe Inflated LW40117I 01A Sunglasses.

Take a look at the eyewear from 2023 Venice Film Festival

Carla Bruni  

Italian model and singer Carla Bruni stunned on the red carpet in a form-fitting, floor-length gown by the renowned fashion house Valentino. She effortlessly accessorised her ensemble with a matching handbag adorned with a silver embellished signature V logo. With the radiant Italian sun overhead, Carla Bruni completed her look by donning a pair of chic Valentino XXII VLS 106A sunglasses.

Rita Ora

Rita Ora flooded her social media with captivating content during her stay in Venice throughout the Film Festival season. The British singer-songwriter effortlessly rocked numerous iconic looks while exploring the city, both off and on the red carpet. It's safe to say that sunglasses are a constant feature in Rita's style arsenal. Below, she graces the picturesque city wearing the elegant Prada PR 28ZS 15L09Z sunglasses.

Sydney Sweeney

American actress Sydney Sweeney emerged as a notable fashion icon during this year's Venice Film Festival. Being a brand ambassador for the renowned Italian fashion house Miu Miu, Sweeney has consistently showcased the brand's designs at numerous high-profile events, and her time in Venice was certainly no different. Below, we catch a glimpse of the actress as she effortlessly sports Miu Miu's chic sunglasses while out and about. 

Sydney Sweeney wears Miu Miu MU 09WS 1425S0

Sydney Sweeney wears Miu Miu MU 52YS ZVF1V1

Arriving at Marco Polo Airport in late August for Venice Film Festival, Sweeney made quite an entrance in a laid-back outfit, elegantly capped off with the stunning Bottega Veneta BV1082SK 002 sunglasses (as seen below). 

Sydney Sweeney wears BV1082SK 002 sunglasses

George and Amal Clooney

Power couple George and Amal Clooney have been making waves in the headlines over the past week, with news outlets hailing them as the standout stars of the Venice Film Festival. As they strolled arm in arm through the city, the couple effortlessly showcased their impeccable style, donning exquisite sunglasses from prestigious eyewear brands - Maui Jim and Barton Perreira. Below, George wears Maui Jim Wiki Wiki B246-17 and Amal wears Barton Perreira Vega BP0238 0FN.

Above - Amal Clooney in Barton Perreira Vega BP0238 0FN & George Clooney in Maui Jim Wiki Wiki B246-17.

Amal was also spotted wearing Barton Perreira's Gesner BP0222 0FN frame (as seen below).

Above, Amal wears Barton Perreira Gesner BP0222 0FN

Patrick Dempsey 

American actor Patrick Dempsey made a stylish entrance at the premiere of his new movie "Ferrari" during the Venice Film Festival. He exuded elegance in a sharply tailored black tuxedo paired with a crisp white shirt. Notably, Dempsey has forged a partnership with Porsche Design eyewear, working closely with the brand to curate eyewear that harmonises with his distinctive style and aligns seamlessly with the design principles of Porsche Design. Hence, it was no surprise that the actor completed his ensemble with a pair of frames from his exclusive Porsche Design collection. 

Patrick Dempsey wears new season Porsche Design sunglasses - coming soon to Pret a Voir.

Luca Guadagnino

Renowned Italian film director and producer Luca Guadagnino has earned his place among the best-dressed men at the Venice Film Festival. His secret to sartorial success? The avant-garde Prada Symbol sunglasses from the brand's latest collection. Featuring striking red lenses, these frames are an unequivocal statement of style. Stay tuned for their arrival at Pret a Voir.

Au revoir, 
PRET A VOIR