{"id":10775,"date":"2021-09-02T10:25:29","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T00:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/?post_type=articles&p=199772"},"modified":"2021-09-02T10:25:29","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T00:25:29","slug":"penelope-cruz-chanel-show-venice","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/penelope-cruz-chanel-show-venice\/","title":{"rendered":"Penelope Cruz Embarks On A Sartorial Tour Of Venice In Chanel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Penelope Cruz attends the red carpet of the movie “Madres Paralelas” during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2021 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Overnight the 78th Venice International Film Festival descended into the sea side city. Penelope Cruz<\/a> was one of the first guests from a star-studded lineup to arrive at the lauded gala. As a long-time friend of Chanel<\/a>, it was only expected that she’d hero the French Maison in three stunning appearances throughout the day.<\/p>\n

During the daytime affair, the Oscar-winning actress was spotted in a white tweed Chanel mini-skirt suit with a lambskin Boy bag and a satin peep-toe heels. The look was pared down with a classic tee.<\/p>\n

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VENICE, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Penelope Cruz is seen arriving at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2021 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Jacopo Raule\/2021 Jacopo Raule)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cruz was later seen at a photo call and press conference for the forthcoming film, Parallel Mothers. S<\/em>tanding alongside director Pedro Almodovar and co-stars Milena Smit, Aitana Sanchez-Gijon and Israel Elejalde, the 47-year-old rotated another Chanel skirt suit. The second ensemble featured checked stitching and a fringed hem which was paired with black peep-toe heels.<\/p>\n

The Chanel tweed skirt suit is a beloved hallmark for the French house and has been worn by prominent women such as Princess Diana and Jackie Kennedy. Parallel Mothers\u00a0<\/em>follows the two single women who are due to give birth and form a life-changing bond. So it is not only expected that Cruz would opt for the style, but extremely fitting given the film’s protagonists: strong women.<\/p>\n

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VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Penelope Cruz attends the photocall of “Madres Paralelas” during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2021 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Alessandra Benedetti – Corbis \/Corbis via Getty Images )<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Speaking at the press conference, Cruz told reporters this latest role was one of the most challenging she has had to portray. \u201cIt is a very difficult character,\u201d Cruz said, per Variety<\/a><\/em>. \u201cI think it\u2019s one of the most difficult characters I\u2019ve interpreted. But I never felt like I was alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The grand finale to the actress’ sartorial tour (at least for now) was on the premiere red carpet. The 47-year-old wore a spectacular floor-grazing gown. Layers of black and white tule was enveloped by billowing pleats; the hem was finished with feathers. The bodice was kept simple with a square neckline and gathered straps.<\/p>\n

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VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Penelope Cruz attends the red carpet of the movie “Madres Paralelas” during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2021 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Elisabetta A. Villa\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Penelope Cruz attends the red carpet of the movie “Madres Paralelas” during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2021 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 01: Penelope Cruz attends the red carpet of the movie “Madres Paralelas” during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2021 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Elisabetta A. Villa\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Venice Film Festival will run from September 1 to September 11. Other films set to premiere include\u00a0Dune\u00a0<\/em>(starring Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and Zendaya) and\u00a0Spencer<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>(starring Kristen Stewart).<\/p>\n