A vision in red! Kate Hudson selected this show-stopping Valentino confection from the brand’s Resort 22 collection for the “Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon” premiere on Sept. 5 during the 2021 Venice Film Festival. The frothy tulle gown included romantic (and strategically placed!) lace details including a high neck, resulting in a standout silhouette. But unfortunately, not all of Kate’s Venice Film Festival looks were hits.

Keep reading to see her big miss and more of Wonderwall.com‘s picks for the best and worst looks from the 2021 Venice Film Festival…




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Next to that phenomenal Valentino moment, the frock that Kate Hudson wore to the “Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon” photocall on Sept. 5 pales in comparison. The star wore this tan Dior long-sleeved top underneath a linen dress in a similar shade for a minimalist and forgettable look that was nearly the polar opposite of her premiere ensemble. Despite the dull dress, the star managed to add in some lively poses…




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Kate Hudson‘s Dior dress certainly made for an interesting prop to pose with — which showed off the unfinished hemline and slightly wrinkled linen fabric.




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Black-and-white beauty! Penelope Cruz wowed at the “Parallel Mothers” premiere on Sept. 2 during the Venice Film Festival. The star arrived in this Chanel gown — which featured sweet ruffled straps and an ecru silk tulle ruffled petticoat — that came straight from the fashion house’s 2021 couture collection. Let’s see the fun and feminine look from another angle next…




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Penelope Cruz‘s Chanel confection was even more glorious from this angle, which showed off the low-back detail and embroidery. When it came time to add a little sparkle, she tapped Chanel fine jewelry for accessories. See some of her fabulous jewels next…




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Check out that bracelet! Penelope Cruz accessorized with an 18-karat white gold bracelet with diamonds from Chanel’s Cafe Society collection and a massive “curved feather” 18-karat white gold and diamond ring. Next up? The diamonds on her ears…




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Penelope Cruz completed her all-Chanel ensemble with these stunning diamond earrings from the fashion house’s Plume de Chanel collection.




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Kristen Stewart arrived at the Venice Film Festival premiere of “Spencer” on Sept. 3 in these unlikely coordinates. Though we loved the shade, we weren’t fans of the Chanel pairing — which included a mint green minidress with a black velvet bow detail at the waist paired with sheer trousers in a similar shade. Though both pieces included lace trim to tie things together, the pants seemed unnecessary and just didn’t pair well with her stark white pumps.




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Zendaya wowed at the Venice Film Festival premiere of her film “Dune” on Sept. 3. The talented beauty sported this custom flesh-toned leather gown by Balmain that featured a perfectly fitted silhouette (made with an exact model of her bust!) with strategic draping. The skirt portion was equally exquisite with its thigh-high slit and delicate train detail. She paired the unique frock with perfectly matching pumps and added jaw-dropping accessories and an equally standout beauty look…




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When it came time to style her hair, Zendaya opted for an artfully slicked-back style. This helped put her Bulgari jewels on display — pieces from the brand’s new Magnifica High Jewelry Collection that included a serpent-shaped necklace with diamonds and emeralds. She also rocked simple diamond studs and a matching ring from the jeweler…




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Zendaya added a beautiful emerald and diamond ring to complete her fleet of Bulgari jewels, which all together totaled 131.56 carats of emeralds and 62.69 carats of diamonds.




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Cynthia Erivo scored a fashion miss at the Venice Film Festival premiere of “Dune” on Sept. 3 in this Schiaparelli confection. The frock included a silver metallic top with some seriously over-the-top sleeves, a fitted ankle-length black skirt and a yellow silk belt to tie everything together. Paired with platform shoes, it all felt a little too dramatic for our taste.




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The always fashion-forward Timothee Chalamet arrived at the Venice Film Festival premiere of his film “Dune” on Sept. 3 in this sleek Haider Ackermann getup. The heartthrob actor sported a fitted sweater and matching trousers all embellished with black sequined beading. He rocked a white collarless blouse underneath plus black boots and a few other accessories, which we’ll see next…




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Timothee Chalamet added a few silver rings to the mix when it came time to accessorize his sleek Haider Ackermann separates.




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We adored the color of Anya Taylor-Joy’s hot pink satin number at the Venice Film Festival premiere of “Last Night in Soho” on Sept. 4, but she lost us with the hat! The actress’s neon Dior design — complete with short sleeves, a bow detail at the waist and matching pointy-toe pumps — was lovely, but her strange headwear sent this look south. Let’s take a closer peek…




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A beret? Yep, Anya Taylor-Joy opted to accessorize her gorgeous Dior gown with a matching small woven beret covered in netting and an equally unique diamond necklace with a leaf motif.




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Anya Taylor-Joy’s “Last Night in Soho” photocall ensemble on Sept. 4 was a totally different story! We loved the floral-print spaghetti-strapped Rodarte dress she donned along with a matching shawl. From the faux-vintage feel with that all-over print to the way she paired it with silver Giuseppe Zanotti sandals and equally whimsical jewels (which we’ll see next!), we adored this look.




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Anya Taylor-Joy added some fun silver ball earrings from Tiffany & Co. to complete her look at the “Last Night in Soho” photocall.




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Yikes! Maude Apatow’s “Competencia Oficial” premiere look at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 4 included a dramatic purple flower at the neckline and a crazy amount of ruffles down the tiered column skirt. Her Armani Prive frock felt like an odd choice for the young star.




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Looking sharp, Dakota Johnson! The star rocked a fitted Gucci pantsuit at the photocall for “The Lost Daughter” on Sept. 3 and skipped an undershirt, instead opting to sport a black bandeau underneath the coordinates. She completed the look with strappy black sandals.




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Not all pantsuits are created equal! Maggie Gyllenhaal attended that same event — the photocall for “The Lost Daughter” on Sept. 3 — in this disastrous look from Schiaparelli. The oversized jacket with gold hardware looked comical when paired with wide-legged trousers, making this ill-fitting getup appear to be something the star borrowed at the last minute.




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Barbara Palvin sported this structured Armani Prive design at the “Parallel Mothers” premiere during the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 1. The strapless confection included a peplum detail at the waist that flowed over top a column-style skirt for a memorable silhouette and stunning red carpet moment. 




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Barbara Palvin added a dramatic cat eye, edgy black and diamond drop earrings and a funky updo to complete her Armani Prive red carpet moment.




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With some pretty over-the-top fashion at the Venice Film Festival, Hailee Steinfeld’s pick at the “Competencia Oficial” premiere on Sept. 4 fell flat. The star wore this Armani Prive gown from 2006 featuring a plunging neckline and thigh-high center slit, all subtly altered from its runway appearance a decade and a half ago. The black beading, lace and crystals underwhelmed when compared to some of the fabulous fashion in Venice.




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Fabulous! Tiffany Haddish channeled Old Hollywood glam in this stunning black-and-white Christian Siriano gown that she wore to the premiere of “The Card Counter” during the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 2. The design started with a structured strapless white bodice before giving way to a mermaid-style black skirt. When it came time to add a little sparkle, she tapped Pomellato for some eye-catching jewels…




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Tiffany Haddish added a chain-link silver necklace and matching drop earrings as well as a chain-link ring for the big occasion — all from Pomellato’s Catene collection.




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