PHOTOSKendall Jenner Stuns in Gilded Gold Gown on Venice Film Festival Red Carpet: Photos
Kendall Jenner made her Venice Film Festival red carpet debut in a glittering vintage Giogio Armani gown.
Sept. 4 2026, Published 12:21 p.m. ET
Kendall Jenner brought some serious sparkle to Venice.
The 30-year-old model made her first-ever Venice Film Festival red carpet appearance on Thursday, September 3, stepping out for the premiere of Wild Horse Nine in a shimmering vintage Giorgio Armani gown covered in intricate gold detailing.
Kendall Jenner Goes for Gold
Kendall Jenner's gold gown came from Giorgio Armani's Fall/Winter 1995 collection.
Jenner's figure-hugging gown featured a classic scoop neckline lined with tiny crystals, delicate floral embroidery and rows of sequins that shimmered as she made her way down the carpet.
The archival design came from Giorgio Armani's Fall/Winter 1995 collection, meaning the dress debuted the same year Jenner was born.
She kept the rest of the look relatively simple, pairing the statement-making gown with nude Aquazzura heels and Briony Raymond diamond earrings.
Kendall Jenner Makes Her Venice Film Festival Debut
Kendall Jenner attended the Venice premiere of 'Wild Horse Nine,' marking her first time walking the festival's red carpet.
Although Jenner is no stranger to major red carpets, Thursday's appearance marked the first time she's walked one at the Venice Film Festival.
She attended the premiere of director Martin McDonagh's Wild Horse Nine, which stars Sam Rockwell, John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi, Tom Waits and Parker Posey.
Before stepping onto the carpet, Jenner told Vogue she was excited to get dressed and make her festival debut.
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Kendall Jenner's Look Has a Special Armani Connection
Kendall Jenner, an Emporio Armani fragrance ambassador, completed her vintage look with diamond earrings and '90s-inspired hair.
The vintage gown was an especially fitting choice for Jenner, who has strengthened her relationship with Armani this year.
In January, The Kardashians star was named the global fragrance ambassador for Emporio Armani and became the face of its Power of You fragrance campaign. She attended the festival on behalf of Armani Beauty.
"I love working with Armani," Jenner told Vogue, adding that her experiences with the fashion house have been "fun and easy."
Jenner leaned into the vintage feel of the 1995 gown with her beauty choices, wearing neutral makeup and styling her long brunette hair with a '90s-inspired zig-zag part.
She also skipped a necklace, bracelets and rings, allowing the intricate detailing of the archival dress and her diamond drop earrings to command attention.
Kendall Jenner Returns to the Red Carpet
Kendall Jenner's Venice appearance marked her first major red carpet outing since the 2026 Met Gala in May.
The Venice outing marked Jenner's first major red carpet appearance since the 2026 Met Gala in May.
For fashion's biggest night, Jenner wore a custom GapStudio creation by Zac Posen featuring sheer draping and a sculptural breastplate.
Her Venice appearance came after a summer of travel for the 818 Tequila founder, giving Jenner another opportunity to show off the high-fashion style that has made her a fixture on major red carpets.
