Laura Dern found the ideal sneaker to wear with a summery dress. The Oscar winner was spotted at the Hotel Excelsior on the Venice Lido pier during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Thursday, wearing a Gabriela Hearst outfit with casual and affordable Vivaia sneakers.
Laura Dern is seen at the Hotel Excelsior on the Venice Lido pier during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Thursday in Venice, Italy.
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She opted for the Vivaia Lexi round-toe casual sneakers in the seashell and castle wall colorway, which retail for $159. The style is a lightweight everyday sneaker that blends soft nylon on the upper with a beige and white toe area, with a sculptural bubble design on the rubber outsole.
Those details help the shoe be part of both the current low-profile sneakers and two-tone shoe trends for fall. The Lexi is also made with a flexible, non-restrictive upper, with upgraded cushioning and a supportive insole that create a soft, steady underfoot feel. The sneaker is also available in chestnut brown, dark green, and black.
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The “Marriage Story” star paired the cream shoes with a Gabriela Hearst Maude Pleated Mia’s Flowers Midi Shirtdress in ivory. The dress is made with a multi-printed silk twill, featuring a vibrant floral pattern and sculpted puff 3/4 length sleeves that contrast against a fitted bodice with top-stitch boning detail and a full skirt.
The dress provides a relaxed fit but also features concealed buttons down the front, as well as a slim belt that helps accentuate the waist. This pleated dress showcases original artwork by Hearst’s friend, Harold Ancart, lending a personal and artistic touch to the designer’s silk dress.
Laura Dern is seen at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido pier during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2026 in Venice, Italy.
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Crafted from 100 percent Italian silk twill, the piece was produced in limited quantities to maintain the brand’s sustainable luxury fashion values. It retails for $3,500. Dern completed the floral dress and sneakers look with dark red sunglasses, a gold necklace, and a white purse.
The 2026 Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday and concludes Sept. 12. Actors George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn will be honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. Films like Danny Boyle’s “Ink” and Werner Herzog’s “Bucking Fastard,” starring sisters Kate and Rooney Mara, will premiere.