Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem couple up on the red carpet

For movie buffs, the annual Venice Film Festival kicks off the Oscars race; but for fashion fans, it’s equally as exciting. With major stars such as Jane Fonda, Julianne Moore, Amanda Seyfried, Octavia Spencer, and others wearing gorgeous gowns against picturesque Italian backdrops, it’s certainly a stunning sartorial sight. Click through above for what everyone’s wearing.

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