Sydney Sweeney commanded attention at an Armani Beauty dinner in Venice on 3 September, arriving on the carpet alone in a daring, sheer Giorgio Armani gown that exposed her nipples. But once the cameras moved away from the official carpet, the actress was seen with boyfriend Scooter Braun, with footage showing the pair holding hands and sharing affectionate moments at the event.
The 28-year-old star had arrived in Italy just a day earlier for the 2026 Venice Film Festival, where she was joined in the city by Braun, 45. Their latest appearance offered a striking contrast between Sweeney's dramatic solo entrance and the couple's much more openly affectionate moments away from the carpet.
Sweeney Made a Dramatic Solo Entrance
Sweeney attended the intimate Armani Beauty dinner on 3 September, shortly after arriving in Venice for the festival. She walked the carpet without Braun, who did not join her for the official photographs, before the pair were later seen together at the event.
Sydney Sweeney makes a star-studded appearance at the Armani Beauty Dinner at #VeniceFilmFestival.https://t.co/Y6HeJ9ubZn pic.twitter.com/v0BXMkn0Gu
— Variety (@Variety) September 4, 2026
There is no indication that the pair deliberately chose to keep their appearances separate. The clearest fact is simply that Sweeney handled the carpet alone, while Braun was later seen with her away from the official photo area. Inside the event, the couple appeared considerably more relaxed, with footage showing them holding hands as they enjoyed the evening together.
Her Vintage Armani Gown Barely Hid Anything
Sweeney wore a vintage Giorgio Armani gown from the label's Autumn/Winter 2000 collection, sourced from Raffe Vintage. The translucent gunmetal design was covered in fine silver sequins, while a black thong underneath was clearly visible through the sheer fabric. The figure-hugging gown also featured a low scoop neckline, thin spaghetti straps and a deeply scooped open back.
A small black fabric rosette sat near the base of one shoulder strap, adding a softer detail to an otherwise striking look. Sweeney wore her blonde hair loose in silky waves, while black eyeliner and a nude lip completed the glamorous ensemble. With its shimmering fabric and barely-there construction, the vintage gown remained the undeniable centrepiece of her look.
Diamonds Added Even More Sparkle
The sequins were not the only details catching the light. Sweeney completed the outfit with an elaborate selection of Chopard jewellery, including 18K white-gold earrings featuring 8.42-carat oval sapphires and more than three carats of diamonds.
The jewellery added another layer of sparkle to the already dazzling gown, with the actress keeping the rest of her styling relatively understated so the vintage Armani piece and gemstones could command attention.
Scooter Joined Her Away From the Carpet
Braun kept his look considerably more restrained, wearing a dark pinstriped suit with a crisp white shirt and derby shoes. Although he did not walk the carpet alongside Sweeney, he was later photographed with her at the Armani Beauty event.
Sydney Sweeney arriving at the Armani Beauty dinner in Venice. pic.twitter.com/I0phL7D7DN
— Sweeney NEWS (@sweeneyarchives) September 3, 2026
One video showed the couple holding hands, while another clip captured Sweeney fixing Braun's hair. The moments offered a glimpse of the pair's increasingly public relationship without revealing anything about the private details of their evening.
Their Venice Romance Has Come Full Circle
Venice also carries significance in the couple's relationship timeline. Sweeney and Braun first connected in the Italian city in June 2025 while attending Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding festivities. However, there is no need to suggest that their romance definitively began there.
Their relationship was not publicly reported until September 2025, when sources described the pair as casually dating. By December, another source described them as being in a committed relationship. The couple later took another step into the public eye in April 2026.
Sweeney shared a cosy photo of the pair on her Instagram Story on 15 April, which Braun reposted. Sweeney subsequently shared a more prominent post featuring them together in May, further confirming their relationship publicly.
They Have Been Exploring Venice Together
Away from the Armani dinner, Sweeney and Braun have also been photographed enjoying Venice together, including a boat ride through the city's canals and a stroll through town. During one outing, the pair wore coordinated white looks. Sweeney opted for a summery dress, block-heel sandals and a yellow jumper, while Braun wore a shirt, blue shorts and boat shoes.
Their latest appearance adds another chapter to a relationship that has become increasingly public over the past year. Sweeney may have taken the carpet alone in one of Armani's most revealing vintage designs, but by the time the evening unfolded away from the cameras, Braun was very much by her side.
