Eva Mendes Roars Into the Venice Film Festival

Wed., Sep. 2, 2009 1:00 PM PDT by Sydne Summer

After a brief stay in New York to launch her bedding line, Eva Mendes has returned to Italy to help kick off yet another film festival. This time, it's the Venice International Film Festival, where she attended a premiere for one of Italy's most expensive movies ever: Baarìa, a $36 million epic starring Monica Bellucci.

But aside from the name of the festival and the films, not much else has changed. Eva still has the same golden tan, she still looks absolutely radiant and she still is wearing her favorite designer, Dolce & Gabbana. Although spotted prints are a staple in the designing duo's collections, this red leopard number is a step in a new direction. It fits right in with the colorful animal-print trend we've been seeing all summer. Eva's is one of our favorites yet.

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