Irina Shayk laced up in a revealing Dolce & Gabbana archive piece for her latest Venice Film Festival appearance.
The model, 40, attended Sunday’s premiere of “The Echo Chamber” in a satin gown with massive side cutouts held together by laces, paired with black satin briefs, knee-high socks and pointed-toe satin stilettos. She topped the look with a silver crystal mesh choker.
The dress originated from the Italian house’s spring/summer 2023 collection, which reality star Kim Kardashian curated as a reworking of archival pieces. That runway lineup centered on black, white, leopard and metallic tones. Shayk’s specific design ranks among D&G’s most iconic, tracing back to a version first modeled by Gisele Bündchen in 2003.
Shayk’s Venice wardrobe extended beyond the red carpet. She was also photographed in a heavily beaded cropped jacket and pleated trousers from Givenchy’s 2015 collection, created by her close friend Riccardo Tisci.
“So special to wear @riccardotisci17 Givenchy couture in Venice — a piece of fashion history brought back to life,” Shayk captioned an Instagram post showcasing the throwback ensemble. “Thank you for creating something so extraordinary and making me feel incredible wearing it.”
The model has established a pattern of mining fashion archives for major events. Her Dolce & Gabbana premiere look and the Givenchy off-duty outfit both pulled from past decades rather than current-season offerings.
The Venice Film Festival continues through Sept. 12. The event has drawn numerous high-profile attendees including George and Amal Clooney, Laura Dern, Robert Pattinson, Kendall Jenner, Vittoria Ceretti and Stella Maxwell.
Shayk, a longtime Victoria’s Secret model, has built a reputation for bold red-carpet choices throughout her career. The laced cutout gown represents her latest statement in a series of attention-commanding fashion moments.
The Kardashian-curated D&G collection marked a notable collaboration between the reality television figure and the Italian luxury brand, bringing reworked historical designs to contemporary runways. Shayk’s selection of one of its most recognizable silhouettes for the Venice premiere underscored the collection’s lasting visibility.
The festival’s remaining days are expected to bring additional premieres and appearances from the assembled stars.