Amal Clooney's Venice Film Festival Fashion: From Tom Ford to Stella McCartney

festival-fair · 2026-09-01

During the 2024 Venice Film Festival, Amal Clooney made a striking impression with her fashion choices. The event commenced with her husband, George Clooney, being honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. At the premiere of Danny Boyle's film 'Ink,' Amal donned a sleek black gown designed by Tom Ford in collaboration with Haider Ackermann, complemented by Vertigo pumps and a matching clutch. On the festival's second night, she sported an aqua minidress from Caroline's Couture, accessorized with diamond earrings and a silver clutch at a party. On September 4, the couple participated in 'The Future Of… Creativity' symposium, where speakers included George Clooney and Maggie Gyllenhaal, with Amal in a raspberry chiffon dress by Stella McCartney. Past highlights include a striking magenta gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer.

Key facts

Amal Clooney wore a black Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann gown for the opening ceremony of the Venice Film Festival.
George Clooney received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the festival.
The Clooneys attended the premiere of Danny Boyle's film 'Ink'.
Amal wore an aqua minidress by Caroline's Couture for a party on the second evening.
On September 4, the Clooneys attended 'The Future Of… Creativity' symposium at Scuola Grande della Misericordia.
Speakers at the symposium included George Clooney, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Alexandre Desplat.
Amal wore a raspberry spot-printed chiffon dress by Stella McCartney for the symposium.
Amal has previously worn vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer and Versace gowns at the Venice Film Festival.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

Tom Ford
Caroline's Couture
Stella McCartney
Versace
Venice Film Festival
Scuola Grande della Misericordia
Jean-Louis Scherrer
Elie Saab
Cartier
Chloé
Haider Ackermann

Locations

Venice
Italy
Lake Como

Sources

Vogue Arts — 2026-09-05
Vogue Arts — 2026-09-04
Vogue Arts — 2026-09-01