The Venice Film Festival kicked off last week, bringing many movie and fashion fans' eyes to Italy. The festival has been a staple of cinema and entertainment since 1932, when it first debuted. One of the best parts about these prestigious festivals is that while they introduce some of the year's biggest films and stars, they're also attended by all manner of notorious people, including models, singers, influencers, and even royals and aristocrats. One of our favorite looks from the past two decades was worn by Beatrice Borromeo, at the premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada."
In September of 2006, Borromeo was one of the guests at the beloved film premiere, which is currently shooting its sequel in New York City, alongside most of its original cast. Borromeo attended the premiere before her marriage to Pierre Casiraghi, and was known for her career as a journalist, her social activism, and her prestigious family history.
Borromeo's movie date
Borromeo attended the premiere alongside the designer Valentino Garavani, who has a special cameo in the film, having a brief exchange with Meryl Streep's character during the movie's depiction of Paris Fashion Week. Garavani and Borromeo collaborated on one of their best looks, with him designing her imposing and memorable red carpet dress. The white gown was made up of a satin fabric that displayed all sorts of stunning textures, giving the viewer a surprise no matter where their eye landed.
The skirt boasted black and white colors, and its striking effect was responsible for many headlines, praising Garavani's bold design and his beautiful model.
Borromeo's relationship with the Valentino brand has a long history. Her grandparents, Marta and Umberto Marzotto, were the owners of the Marzotto textile group, which owned Valentino for some years. On a more personal basis, Borromeo turned to Valentino for some of the most special moments in her life, including her civil wedding to Casiraghi.
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway's looks
On that occasion, the movie's stars, Streep and Hathaway, also opted for white looks, demonstrating that the color was on everyone's minds at the time. Streep opted for a suit dress that she paired with a lace top, some sunglasses, and nude heels.
Hathaway wore a white bridal-like dress that borrowed from the Greeks, incorporating a sash on the waist, and some details over a shoulder.