The 78th Venice Film Festival began on Wednesday with a decadent red carpet [1] that we are hoping marks a grand reopening of the global film industry. Hosted at the Lido Di Venezia (Venice Lido) between Wednesday, 1 Sept., and Saturday, 11 Sept., the annual event opens with a star-studded red carpet before scheduled screenings and premieres — with arrivals for Spencer [2], Dune [3], The Lost Daughter, Last Night in Soho [4], and House of Gucci being very highly anticipated.

Unquestionably, Kristen Stewart [5]'s Diana-inspired gown will be the most talked-about dress of the opening ceremony — but with some stiff competition. Zendaya [6] and Anya Taylor-Joy share the same superstar stylist, Law Roach [7], who ensures that his clients' red carpet looks are dramatic, sophisticated, and timeless. While the women always understand the fashion assignment for the Venice Film Festival, Timothée Chalamet [8]'s red carpet prowess should not be underestimated. Chalamet is a confirmed cochair at the 2021 Met Gala [9], so we are expecting an outfit that places the young actor on the sartorial A-list. Any Dakota Johnson [10] stans reading? Well, you'll want to keep checking our best dressed gallery throughout the festival, because the Lost Daughter actor is set to make a stylish appearance as well.

Keep reading for the best dressed celebrities at the 2021 Venice Film Festival.

Anya Taylor-Joy at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Taylor-Joy wore a fuchsia Dior gown with matching beret and jewels by Tiffany & Co.

Timothée Chalamet at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Chalamet wore a blue suit by Tom Ford.

Zendaya at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Zendaya [11] wore an aubergine set by Alaïa.

Cynthia Erivo at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Erivo wore a lemon-and-fuchsia dress by Valentio.

Kristen Stewart at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Stewart wore a mint silk-and-lace set by Chanel couture.

Dakota Johnson at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Johnson wore a silver Gucci gown.

Zendaya at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Zendaya [12] wore a wet-look, neutral Balmain dress and Bulgari jewels.

Tina Kunakey at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Kunakey wore a strapless Armani gown.

Adriana Lima at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Lima wore a gold gown by Etro.

Kate Hudson at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Hudson wore a scarlet Valentino gown.

Cynthia Erivo at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Erivo's outfit was designed by Schiaparelli.

Timothée Chalamet at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Chalamet wore a sparkling black Haider Ackermann outfit with Cartier jewels.

Antonia Gentry at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Gentry wore a strapless navy gown by Giorgio Armani.

Jessica Chastain at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Chastain wore a red custom Versace dress and Chopard jewellery.

Chase Stokes at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Stokes wore a velvet-looking Giorgio Armani suit and loafers.

Barbara Palvin at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Palvin wore a blue-and-red Armani gown.

Hailee Steinfeld at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Steinfeld wore a vintage Armani gown.

Molly Sims at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Sims wore a coral Pamella Roland gown.

Jake Gyllenhaal at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Gyllenhaal wore a white Valentino suit.

Tiffany Haddish at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Haddish wore a black-and-white corset gown by Christian Siriano.

Law Roach at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Roach wore an avant garde black suit with lemon-coloured tulle ruffles.

Sophie Hunter at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Hunter wore an Emilia Wickstead dress.

Penélope Cruz at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Cruz wore a black-and-white gown by Chanel couture.

Adriana Lima at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Lima wore a red Etro gown.

Kirsten Dunst at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Dunst wore a black Armani gown.

Cynthia Erivo at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Erivo wore a silver Atelier Versace dress.

Barbara Palvin at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Palvin wore a black Armani Privé gown.

Chloé Zhao at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Zhao wore a multicolour Giorgio Armani dress.

Sara Sampaio at the 2021 Venice Film Festival

Sampaio wore a black Armani Privé gown from 2005.