JANELLE ZHARMENOVA’S VENICE FILM FESTIVAL DIARY WITH ARMANI BEAUTY

words JANELLE ZHARMENOVA

This year’s Venice Film Festival was nothing short of a dream. Stepping into La Serenissima with Armani Beauty by my side felt like stepping into a fairytale, every detail, every moment wrapped in glamour and timeless elegance. The UK beauty influencer takes us to this year's Venice Film Festival through her eyes.

Day 1 – Arrival & Armani Glow

I arrived in Venice greeted by the warm breeze of the rainy evening. Armani Beauty had prepared the most stunning welcome, my suite overlooking the water filled with roses, silk ribbons, and the new Armani Luminous Silk essentials laid out like treasures. An evening of getting ready before heading into the exciting and show stopping Cinema Club Party where I got to shoot with the Armani Team + reconnect with friends from around the world. 

Day 2 – Red Carpet Magic

The highlight of the festival: walking the official red carpet for the premiere of La Grazia. Wearing a sculptural gown that echoed Venice’s romantic architecture, my look was completed with Armani Beauty’s signature foundation, giving me the ultimate luminous look for the bright lights. Cameras flashed, but I felt calm, luminous, and deeply grateful. Watching ‘After the Hunt’ unfold under the Venetian stars was unforgettable, a powerful film that left me pondering the deep message still to this day. 

As I leave Venice, I carry with me not just memories, but a renewed appreciation for artistry, whether in film, in beauty, and in the romantic city of Venice. Thank you Armani Beauty for letting me live this dream. Until next time, Venezia. 

CREDITS

photography REBECCA SPENCER