In 2022, as 5’7½” (171.5 cm) Mia Goth promoted Pearl across the major fall festivals, she leaned fully into what has since become her signature “Italian mourning widow” aesthetic—a dramatic, all-black couture vocabulary amplified by her statuesque frame and US shoe size 9.5.
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The result was one of the most memorable style through-lines of the season, defined by sculptural silhouettes, gothic lace, and a quietly theatrical sense of mystery that only deepened with every red-carpet appearance.
Gothic Alta Moda Drama: Mia Goth Sets the Tone in Dolce & Gabbana at the Venice Photocall
At the 79th Venice Film Festival, Goth leaned fully into the mood in head-to-toe Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda, setting the tone for a promotional tour defined by corsetry, veils, dark lace, and a whisper of gothic glamour.
For her photocall appearance, the X actress stepped out in a sculpted black corset dress, styled with a headscarf, sheer gloves, and classic black stockings—an ensemble that felt equal parts Old World, theatrical, and unmistakably Mia.
She finished the look with sharp black pointy-toe pumps and oversized Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses, the perfect finishing touch for an outfit built to conceal secrets, amplify mystery, and solidify her place as one of the festival’s most captivating style storytellers.
Mia Goth channels an Italian-widow chic aesthetic in a Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda corset dress and black pointy-toe pumps at the Pearl photocall during the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2022 (Credit: Alberto Terenghi / IPA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Velvet, Cut-Outs & Couture Mystery: Mia Goth’s Striking Venice Premiere Look
As for the premiere, Mia turned to the same designer and donned a beautiful black velvet gown with cut-out detailing. She kept the sheer gloves and swept her hair up in a sleek updo for a fierce look.
Mia Goth wears a sculptural black velvet Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda gown with sheer opera gloves at the Pearl red-carpet premiere during the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2022 (Credit: Aurore Marechal / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Before Mia shifted the gothic mood to Toronto, the Venice red carpet continued delivering its own standout shoe moments—offering plenty of high-glam heels and sculptural silhouettes that defined the festival’s 2022 aesthetic.
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Lace, Veils & Full Gothic Theatre: Mia Goth Levels Up at TIFF’s Pearl Premiere
For the Toronto International Film Festival, Mia Goth amped up the drama. She wore another Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda creation, which was perfect for the theme she’s going for during the promotional circuit.
Mia Goth wears a dramatic black lace Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda dress with a matching veil and pointy-toe pumps at the Pearl premiere during the 47th Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2022 (Credit: Captive Camera / Cover Images)
Her black lace dress was worn over a black silk bodysuit and styled with a dramatic lace veil. Her beauty look featured blonde eyebrows and dark red lips for added drama.
A dark red manicure, black stockings, and black pointy-toe pumps rounded out her “Italian widow” look.
Mia Goth’s gothic-lace veil and deep berry lip create a hauntingly elegant finish to her Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda look at the Pearl premiere during the 47th Toronto International Film Festival (Credit: Captive Camera / Cover Images)
While promoting Pearl, Mia Goth also reflected on the project’s intensity, sharing that one of the film’s key emotional moments pushed her outside her comfort zone as an actor.
She described the experience as both challenging and creatively defining—an energy that echoed the heightened, theatrical aesthetic she brought to her red-carpet appearances throughout the season.
Her performance in Pearl earned strong early praise during its Venice debut, adding momentum to a breakout year that saw Goth’s profile rise across both film and fashion circles.
Explore More Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Fashion Moments
Mia Goth’s all-black couture streak underscores just how magnetic Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda designs can be. For more context on the label’s most memorable moments, explore the standout celebrity looks below.
✨ Explore Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda’s Most Memorable Celebrity Moments:
- 🎨 Zendaya’s 2017 Met Gala parrot-print Alta Moda gown — a vibrant, hand-painted couture moment that remains one of the gala’s most striking looks.
- 👑 Sarah Jessica Parker’s gilded Alta Moda masterpiece at the 2018 Met Gala — complete with cathedral-inspired embroidery and dramatic headpiece.
- 🇮🇹 A look at Dolce & Gabbana’s place among iconic Italian designers — tracing how Alta Moda became a red-carpet favorite for stars drawn to theatrical couture.