Kerry Washington Stuns in Sequined Minidress at Giorgio Armani Show

Kerry Washington brought high-wattage glamour to the City of Canals for Giorgio Armani’s swoon-worthy “One Night Only” runway extravaganza.

The “Scandal” ingenue dazzled on the red carpet in a sequin-studded confection by the Italian powerhouse, its sapphire hue making her glow like the jewel of the Adriatic Sea. With her raven locks swept into a chic updo to showcase diamond drops by Bulgari, Ms. Washington was the image of sophisticated elegance.

Ever the style starlet, she paired her glittering gown with vertiginous black pumps, their pointed toes and stiletto heels elongating her frame. Under the watchful eyes of styling dream team Mariel Haenn and Rob Zangardi, Ms. Washington crystallized her status as a global fashion icon.

Arriving amidst the buzz of the Venice Film Festival, the soiree marked a high point in the cultural calendar. Mr. Armani, ever the astute showman, transformed the iconic city into a catwalk, parading his newest designs for a constellation of stars. For one magical night along the Grand Canal, La Serenissima was rechristened as a fashion empress.