(Above) Cate Blanchett and Julianne Moore wore black velvet at the premiere of Tár at the Venice Film Festival. The Aussie who portrays an orchestra conductor star chose a black jumpsuit nipped at the waist with a floral finish at the bust.

(Below) Julianne Moore, Jury President, had a slashed bodice and substantial bling. Note the platform that has also returned to the fashion stakes.

(Above) Jodi Turner-Smith was another head-turner in clashing colors – a trend on the rise. Red dress, bright green feathered slip-ons by Brother Vellies, and an orange purse. The look is finished with a choker and super-styled hair. Stunning.

(Below) Sophie Kauer went in a mint green short suit. The jacket was buttoned and plunging. The shorts are short, but not fitted, the make-up, soft. Classic school girl lace-ups finished the look.

Notice the back of Sophie Kauer’s suit:

(Above) Kelsey Merrit went with a pale beaded gown, fitted, with a train. The hair was sculpted. The baby hues are seen throughout the day under the camera’s flash.

(Below) Cate Blanchett caused a stir when she entered the press room with the cast of Tár in a pale blue pantsuit. The flow is feminine. Note the interesting calf detail – a clip or a peg? Not sure. However, it holds the folds from the high, belted waist in perfect pleated flow.

See the press swarm:

(Above) Georgina Rodriguez shows off her curves. The open-toed mules and a subtle slit add old-world glamour to the cocktail gown.

(Below) Aimee Lou Wood – playful in the breeze. The voluminous skirt makes art in the blustery Italian evening. The Mary Jane platform heels. The puff sleeves, polka-dotted, divine.

(Above) Rocio Munoz Morales in tiers of beads with matching shoes. The center path pullback is perfect for the 1920s-inspired dress.

(Below) Nina Hoss took shimmer to new heights in a wrap coat to ward off the unseasonal cool temps.

The night was made of classic black, with muted hues and a single splash of contrasting color. What will tomorrow bring. Return to see the surprises.