From Madonna to Kate Winslet and actresses and models from across the world, women posed for photographs showing off their gowns as they arrived at the 68th Venice Film Festival in Venice on September 1, 2011.

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Venice Film Festival 2011 Leading Ladies Flaunt their Red Carpet Gowns
U.S. pop star and director Madonna, poses for photographers as she arrives on the "W.E" red carpet at the 68th Venice Film Festival in Venice September 1, 2011. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Venice Film Festival 2011 Leading Ladies Flaunt their Red Carpet Gowns
U.S. pop star and director Madonna (C), poses with actresses Andrea Riseborough (L) and Abbie Cornish on the "W.E" red carpet at the 68th Venice Film Festival September 1, 2011. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Venice Film Festival 2011 Leading Ladies Flaunt their Red Carpet Gowns
U.S. pop star and director Madonna (3rd L), poses with actors Oscar Isaac (2nd R), Natalie Dormer (R), Andrea Riseborough (2nd L), Abbie Cornish (3rd R) and James D'Arcy on the "W.E" red carpet at the 68th Venice Film Festival September 1, 2011. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Venice Film Festival 2011 Leading Ladies Flaunt their Red Carpet Gowns
Model Bar Refaeli poses for photographers on the "Carnage" red carpet at the 68th Venice Film Festival in Venice September 1, 2011. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Venice Film Festival 2011 Leading Ladies Flaunt their Red Carpet Gowns
Actors Riccardo Scamarcio (L) and Valeria Golino pose for photographers on the "Carnage" red carpet at the 68th Venice Film Festival in Venice September 1, 2011. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
8. Abbie Cornish
Actress Abbie Cornish poses for photographers on the "W.E" red carpet . She looked stunning in a graduated strapless purple Atelier Versace gown. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Venice Film Festival 2011 Leading Ladies Flaunt their Red Carpet Gowns
Actress Andrea Riseborough poses for photographers on the "W.E" red carpet at the 68th Venice Film Festival September 1, 2011. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Venice Film Festival 2011 Leading Ladies Flaunt their Red Carpet Gowns
U.S. pop star and director Madonna (C) arrives on the "W.E" red carpet at the 68th Venice Film Festival in Venice September 1, 2011. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Venice Film Festival 2011 Leading Ladies Flaunt their Red Carpet Gowns
Actresses Manuela Arcuri (R) and Asia Argento pose for photographers on the "Carnage" red carpet at the 68th Venice Film Festival in Venice September 1, 2011. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
Venice Film Festival 2011 Leading Ladies Flaunt their Red Carpet Gowns
Actress Kate Winslet poses for photographers as she arrives on the "Carnage" red carpet at the 68th Venice Film Festival in Venice September 1, 2011. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo