Looking MAHvelous: Red carpet fashion trends at Naples International Film Festival
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The famous and oh-so-fabulous turned out at Artis—Naples last week to celebrate opening night at the 14th Naples International Film Festival.
The Oct. 27 event featured two red carpets that hosted filmmakers and Neapolitan guests attending the screening of "Butterfly in the Sky," starring Reading Rainbow's LeVar Burton.
Style isn't about money, though sometimes it helps. From H&M's trendy, off-the-rack pieces to high-end designers found at Marissa Collections and Saks Fifth Avenue, several of the chicest looks of the night mixed it up as Sharon Stone did at the Oscars in 1996 when pairing her white GAP T-shirt with a Vera Wang skirt.
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Fashion trendcasting
Citing 2022's Met Gala as the ultimate harbinger of red carpet fashion, influential stylist Sarah LaMont of WhyStyle in Naples provided her forecast for NIFF's red carpet for looks we're likely to see around town this season.
Trend No. 1: Cutouts that offer demure peek-a-boo hints of skin and flatter the figure.
Trend No. 2: Transparency via romantic overlays and vintage lace inspired this trend when worn by Vanessa Hudgens and Kerry Washington, winning accolades from USA TODAY as among the Met Gala's best-dressed guests.
Trend No. 3: Vintage fabrications in response to manufacturing delays during the pandemic, an aesthetic that continues to be strong and evidenced in mixed prints, patchworking and vintage items.
Trend No. 4: Exaggerated puffy sleeves and strong shoulder pads, a youthifying power-suit update. If Joan Collins as Alexis Carrington Colby was hitting NIFF's red carpet, this might be her look but as the saying goes, if you wore this trend the first time around, consider bypassing its return.
Trend No. 5: Sets and midriff a la Kourtney Kardashian's cropped white top and maxi skirt at the Met Gala.
Trend No. 6: Feathers and fringe whose textures add playfulness and whimsy, inspired by Anna Wintour's Chanel gown at the 2022 Met Gala.
Trend No. 7: Coats, capes and menswear including oversized blazers and suits in place of gowns. LaMont notes this trend mixes the masculine and feminine on the red carpet. Serena Williams rocked the look at the Met Gala as did NIFF partygoer Borana Kondakciu whose plus one Dominic Lacquaniti of D.Lacquiniti Bespoke in North Naples designed her stunning couture suit.
Timeless winter white looks in contemporary silhouettes and luxurious fabrications were also trending at the festival.
Local celebs in our midst
Joan Rivers's celebrity interviews for E! were always the best part of any live red-carpet event. NIFF's red carpet attracted mother-daughter luxury real-estate powerhouses Dolly and Jenny Lenz, who are listing the late comedienne's palatial New York City penthouse (including a guest apartment) if you have a cool $38 million on hand.
We also hear that NIFF's presenting sponsors Richard Lublin and Christine Stahl Lublin will appear on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Arts & the healing process
If you missed this year's festivities, fear not: a slew of terrific programming from Artis—Naples is on tap in the coming months, including free admission to the Baker Museum through Dec. 31.
"Our deepest concern and heartfelt empathy go out to the entire Southwest Florida community as the efforts to clean up, recover and rebuild from Hurricane Ian continue,” said CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen.
“Artis—Naples is a reflection of this community; resilient and focused on helping those affected by the storm. We recognize the restorative power of the arts and the role that our mission plays in helping the community during this difficult time.”
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Naples International Film Festival red carpet: top fashion trends
