Tarina Patel Shines in Benedetti Life Dress at Venice Gala, Drawing Attention from Susan Sarandon and Kevin Costner
VENICE, ITALY – September 5, 2024 – The historic Cipriani Hotel in Venice provided the perfect backdrop for a dazzling evening at the Better World Fund Gala, held during the 81st Venice International Film Festival. The prestigious event, which took place on September 5, 2024, gathered international celebrities and philanthropists to highlight critical global humanitarian and environmental issues.
Among the star-studded attendees were legendary actor and filmmaker Kevin Costner, award-winning actress Susan Sarandon, Lebanese entrepreneur and activist Omar Harfouch, Better World Fund President Manuel Collas de la Roche, and philanthropist Gilles Muzas. The Better World Fund Gala is renowned for leveraging film and culture to raise awareness about urgent global concerns, including climate change, sustainability, and social justice. This year's event focused on fostering dialogue and inspiring action through art.
South African actress and producer Tarina Patel graced the red carpet alongside the stars, capturing significant attention with her choice of attire. Patel wore a striking gown from the eco-conscious fashion label Benedetti Life, which made a bold statement as it was crafted from recycled computer chips. The collaboration between Patel and designer Matea Benedetti, internationally recognized for her environmentally friendly luxury clothing, was a standout moment of the evening.
The unique and sustainable dress, symbolizing environmental responsibility, sparked conversations among attendees, including Costner and Sarandon. Its innovative design and profound message resonated with the theme of the evening, focused on sustainability and creative solutions for a better world. Patel explained that Benedetti Life’s vision is to merge luxury fashion with environmental responsibility, creating wearable art from waste materials like computer chips—representing the future of sustainable fashion.
Patel's choice of a sustainable gown underscored her commitment to eco-friendly fashion and advocacy for environmental accountability. Benedetti Life’s innovative creation, made from discarded technology, became a symbol of the progressive vision of the gala, where creative solutions for a more sustainable world took center stage.
Photo by Sara Rman, Jewelry by Fra by Ana Redek
This is not the first time Matea Benedetti’s designs have been showcased on the red carpet. In the past, she dressed Maggie May Baird, mother of Billie Eilish, for the Oscars. Looking ahead, Benedetti Life is planning a major sustainable fashion event in September 2025, as part of the European Capital of Culture GO! 2025 initiative, where all of her red carpet creations will be featured.
This remarkable evening highlighted not just global issues but also how art and fashion can serve as powerful tools for change, leaving a lasting impression on both celebrities and the global audience.
