Amal Clooney made a fashion statement at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, showcasing Tom Ford designs including black patent leather Vertigo pumps and a silk three-piece suit, as reported by Yahoo and pagesix.com.
Amal Clooney turned heads at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2026, with a series of Tom Ford ensembles that blended high fashion with her signature elegance. The human rights lawyer, who arrived in Venice with her husband George Clooney, wore a black patent leather Vertigo ankle-strap pump during the opening ceremony, as confirmed by the brand and documented by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images. The 105-mm stiletto heel and adjustable ankle strap of the Vertigo shoes complemented her custom-made black silk taffeta gown, which featured sharp sculptural panels and transparent georgette side sections.
George Clooney, who was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award during the festival’s opening ceremony, wore a polished black polo and light gray pants, according to reports. Amal Clooney, meanwhile, opted for a more relaxed yet luxurious look: an olive green silk blazer paired with a matching tank top and shorts, all designed by Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford. The three-piece set, described as a slim, leggy alternative to traditional skirt suits, offered a chic new take on suiting, as noted by pagesix.com. The couple held hands as they disembarked from their boat, sharing smiles on shore.
Tom Ford’s D’Orsay Pumps Define Clooney’s Red Carpet Look
The Vertigo pumps, described as part of Tom Ford’s d’Orsay style, were a focal point of Clooney’s September 2 appearance at the Sala Grande for the “Ink” screening. The d’Orsay design—characterized by a cutaway on the sides of the upper—created a sleek silhouette that matched her monochromatic gown. Yahoo reported that the shoes were a glossy complement to the gown’s geometric details, with the brand emphasizing the 105-mm heel as a statement piece. This look followed a pattern of Clooney wearing Tom Ford footwear throughout the festival, including black pointed-toe heels paired with her olive green silk blazer and shorts at an earlier event.
Clooney’s black silk taffeta gown, which she wore during the opening ceremony, featured narrow sculptural panels and irregular razor-sharp pleating. It also included black transparent georgette side panels and a patent leather geometric design, as detailed in the source material. The Vertigo pumps, confirmed by Tom Ford, were part of a monochromatic look that included her custom-made dress. The silhouette’s sharply pointed toe and 105-mm stiletto heel were highlighted as key elements of the ensemble.
Silk Three-Piece Suit Shows a Chic, Casual Side
At a separate event on September 1, 2026, Clooney opted for a more relaxed yet luxurious look: an olive green silk blazer paired with a matching tank top and shorts, all designed by Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford. pagesix.com noted that the three-piece set, worn during the couple’s arrival at Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido, offered a slim, leggy alternative to traditional skirt suits. The outfit, described as a chic new take on suiting,
contrasted with her more formal red carpet attire and highlighted her versatility in fashion. George Clooney, who was honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, wore a black polo and light gray pants, according to the report.
Clooney was last spotted last week in Lake Como, wearing a simple white silk slip dress while out with George at Villa Passalacqua with friends, as reported by the source material. Her September 1 look, however, emphasized Tom Ford’s tailored aesthetic, with the three-piece suit reflecting the brand’s focus on precision and luxury. The outfit’s structured design and leg-lengthening cut were noted as standout features.
Fashion Continues a Pattern of High-Profile Appearances
Clooney’s fashion choices at the 2026 festival continued a trend of wearing Tom Ford designs, a brand she has previously showcased at major events. In 2024, she wore a pale yellow Atelier Versace gown and a light blue Bach Mai creation, while last year’s fuchsia Jean-Louis Scherrer number drew attention. The 2026 outfits, however, emphasized Tom Ford’s tailored aesthetic, with both the Vertigo pumps and the silk three-piece suit reflecting the brand’s focus on precision and luxury. pagesix.com noted that her September 2 appearance marked a shift toward more structured, yet approachable, designs compared to her previous festival looks.
Her choices, documented by both Yahoo and pagesix.com, underscore the brand’s influence in red carpet fashion and her role as a fashion icon at high-profile events. Other celebrities like Maggie Gyllenhaal, Claire Foy, and more have already been spotted in The Floating City, signaling a fashionable start to the festival.
