Kaia Gerber Hard-Launches Fall Polka Dots at the Venice Film Festival
Yes, yes, Kaia Gerber is dating Lewis Pullman—but can we talk about what she wore before all that PDA at the Venice Film Festival?
On August 31, the 23-year-old model turned actor was seen with her previously rumored boyfriend ahead of the premiere of her upcoming film, The Testament of Ann Lee. And just like Amal Clooney a few days before her, she proved your favorite summer looks aren’t going anywhere this fall with a bit of thoughtful styling.
Obviously, we have to start with polka dots, a massive summer trend Gerber embraced much earlier in the season with a flouncy red-and-white halter dress, which brings us right to our second trend. In Venice, Gerber combined the popular silhouette and pattern yet again, opting for a plunging butter yellow top by With Jéan that ties together at the back to create a nearly backless appearance.
Of course, the color of the top checks off our third summer trend on the list, though it’s been dominating runways and catwalks since the top of 2024. While the color is airy enough to feel like summer—especially when paired with a dainty chiffon skirt like on the With Jéan website—the muted tone looks as soft and luxe as a fall-winter knit.
So how did Gerber make this otherwise summery top feel like a fall look? By matching the yellow halter top’s black polka dots to a knee-length black skirt, giving the piece a more refined touch that’s not quite office appropriate but is definitely a winning weekend look during the awkward transition from summer to fall. Now imagine a similar top with the capri trousers fashion editors and trendsetters can’t stop raving about. Do you see the vision?
Gerber often gravitates toward ’50s aesthetics with a flirty twist, as proven by her tea-length Givenchy gown with a sheer lace bodice. Pairing the vintage-inspired dress with kitten heels and chic black sunglasses, Gerber looked every bit an Old Hollywood starlet as she arrived at her red-carpet premiere hand in hand with 32-year-old Top Gun star Pullman.
Later that night, the pair continued their romantic Italian getaway, with Gerber switching into a black halter mididress with a plunging neckline and backless design. Clearly, she’s not looking to let go of these summer trends—or her summer romance–anytime soon, nor should she have to.
