The Venice Film Festival has begun, and while Cannes may be the crown jewel when it comes to red carpets, Venice is providing some seriously chic competition. While red carpet stars like Diane Kruger and Elizabeth Banks are already turning heads in breathtaking looks, the street (er, canal) style is equally enviable — and easy to replicate too. So while the A-list is busy soaking up the sun in Italy, take a peek at the stunning outfits that will leave you saying, "Ciao, bella!" over and over.
At the premiere for The Danish Girl Amber looked to be the belle of the ball in a strapless floral Alexander McQueen gown.
The actress arrived at the premiere of A Bigger Splash wearing a bespoke jewel-studded off-the-shoulder dress by Marc Jacobs.
Kristen proved she was a Chanel girl through-and-through when she arrived at the premiere of Equals in a shining silk and lace design from the French fashion house.
In her latest spin on the VFF red carpet, the actress opted for a lacey Marchesa gown with floral details.
At a photocall for The Danish Girl Amber Heard embraced her feminie side in a floaty floral Zimmermann dress.
Dakota got groovy at the A Bigger Splash photocall in a '60s chic poppy print Rodarte dress and platform sandals.
In an unexpected move, Kristen ditched a dress for a matching quilted Chanel short and top set and sleek black heels for the Equals photocall.
Tilda looked radiant in a sunny pale yellow gown while on the red carpet for A Bigger Splash
The model dazzled at the premiere of Spotlight in a Kaufmanfranco gown with spiderweb detail and Chopard jewels.
At the premiere of Beasts of No Nation, Elizabeth Banks embraced a breezier red carpet look in an Elie Saab dress and cape.
Hailee Steinfeld embraced the '70s trends of Fall in a bold yellow leather skirt and peacock-print top by Miu Miu.
Alessandra Ambrosio brought the drama in a sheer black dress by Philosophy and Chopard jewels on the red carpet for the film Spotlight.
Dakota Johnson covered up in a demure black Valentino dress with eyelet details.
Diane Kruger dazzled on the red carpet in a Prada gown complete with a shimmering embroidered cape.
The actress made an elegant appearance on the red carpet in a formfitting Dolce & Gabbana dress with sparkling details.
The Victoria's Secret model kept it light and breezy in a flouncy white Philosophy dress.
Diane Kruger swapped her elegant dresses for a playful red jumpsuit to party the night away.
Diane Kruger pulled off an unexpected style move when she paired a feminine floral dress from Preen's 2016 Resort collection with edgy black boots and ankle-high socks.
During the first day of the festival, Elizabeth Banks wore a floral Dolce & Gabbana dress and matching daisy-studded Stuart Weitzman sandals.
While she left her shoes at home, Alessandra Ambrosio still looked elegant in a long, boho-feeling floral dress.
Diane Kruger arrived in style wearing a Thakoon mesh-paneled bodysuit and matching floral skirt. She kept her accessories simple, wearing sleek sandals, Komono sunglasses, and a straw hat and carrying a Chanel quilted tote.
Elizabeth Banks arrived at the airport in Venice in a comfy-chic printed jumpsuit with simple sandals, a black tote, Komono sunglasses, and a Panama hat.
Alessandra Ambrosio ditched her typical boho style for a summery striped Philosophy two-piece with cutout details.
Italian actress Valeria Bilello soaked up the sun in a colorful maxi dress that she paired with a chic sun hat and bronze bag.
Alessandra Ambrosio arrived at the Venice airport in a casual-chic look that included a paisley jumpsuit and taupe espadrilles.