Ciao bella: She might not be featuring in competition at this year's Venice Film Festival, but Alessandra Ambrosio's appearance in the city was no less welcome on Wednesday afternoon

Alessandra Ambrosio showcases her modelling skills in a vibrant orange mini dress in Venice ahead of the annual film festival

She might not be featuring in competition at this year’s Venice Film Festival, but Alessandra Ambrosio’s appearance in the city was no less welcome on Wednesday afternoon.   

The Victoria’s Secret model, 41, commanded attention in a bright orange mini dress as she posed for photographs by the famous canals. 

The glamorous garment boasted a V-neckline and stylish flared sleeves and showed off the star’s model legs. 

Ciao bella: She might not be featuring in competition at this year's Venice Film Festival, but Alessandra Ambrosio's appearance in the city was no less welcome on Wednesday afternoon

Ciao bella: She might not be featuring in competition at this year’s Venice Film Festival, but Alessandra Ambrosio’s appearance in the city was no less welcome on Wednesday afternoon

The Brazilian star strutted her stuff around the streets in a pair of towering black pointed toe heels and carried her belongings in a chic matching bag. 

The brunette beauty swept her long tresses up in a ponytail and rocked a pair of stylish black cat eye sunglasses. 

She donned a pair of chunky gold earrings and layered a number of necklaces around her neck to complete the eye catching long sleeve number. 

Vibrant: The Victoria's Secret model, 41, commanded attention in a bright orange mini dress as she posed for photographs along the Italian streets

Vibrant: The Victoria’s Secret model, 41, commanded attention in a bright orange mini dress as she posed for photographs along the Italian streets 

Stunning: The glamorous garment boasted a V-neckline and stylish flared sleeves and showed off the star's model legs

Stylish: The Brazilian model strutted her stuff around the streets in a pair of towering black pointed toe heels and carried her belongings in a chic matching bag

Stunning: The glamorous garment boasted a V-neckline and stylish flared sleeves and showed off the star’s model legs

Soaking up the sun: Alessandra made her way along a jetty as she flicked her leg up in the air posing for snaps by the famous canals

Soaking up the sun: Alessandra made her way along a jetty as she flicked her leg up in the air posing for snaps by the famous canals 

Alessandra made her way along a jetty as she flicked her long leg up in the air posing for snaps. 

Earlier in the day the model stunned in a thigh-skimming lace minidress as posed aboard a water-taxi following her arrival at the five-star Excelsior Hotel.

Drawing inevitable attention to her toned legs she blew kisses for the waiting throng before unsteadily clambering onto the jetty.

Incredible: She donned a pair of chunky gold earrings and layered a number of necklaces around her neck to complete the eye catching long sleeve number

Fashionista: The brunette beauty swept her long tresses up in a ponytail and rocked a pair of stylish black cat eye sunglasses

Incredible: She donned a pair of chunky gold earrings and layered a number of necklaces around her neck to complete the eye catching long sleeve number

Glamorous: The beauty seemed in high spirits as she beamed wearing a glam pink lipstick ahead of the Venice event which will kick off on Wednesday evening

Glamorous: The beauty seemed in high spirits as she beamed wearing a glam pink lipstick ahead of the Venice event which will kick off on Wednesday evening

She added to her look with a pair of strappy white heels, while a chic white blazer – elegantly draped across her slender shoulders – rounded off the ensemble.

Alessandra had arrived at the Excelsior for a pre-ceremony photoshoot after navigating the Italian city’s intricate network of canals aboard her water-taxi – an obligatory mode of transport in Venice.

She is expected to appear on the red carpet when the city’s 79th annual Film Festival gets underway at the Venice Lido on Wednesday evening with a premiere screening of Noah Baumbach’s White Noise.

Outfit change: Earlier in the day the model stunned in a thigh-skimming lace minidress as posed aboard a water-taxi following her arrival at the five-star Excelsior Hotel

 Outfit change: Earlier in the day the model stunned in a thigh-skimming lace minidress as posed aboard a water-taxi following her arrival at the five-star Excelsior Hotel

Attracting the biggest stars it’s held annually on the island of the Lido in the Venice Lagoon. With movie screenings taking place in the historic Palazzo del Cinema on the Lungomare Marconi. 

This year’s line up will see divisive biopic Blonde, starring Ana De Armas as tragic screen icon Marilyn Monroe, battle it out for the competition’s top accolade.

Brendan Fraser’s moving drama The Whale, where he plays an obese professor, will also compete alongside films starring Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman and Colin Farrell.

Lovely: The statuesque Brazilian model blew kisses for the waiting throng before unsteadily clambering onto the jetty

Lovely: The statuesque Brazilian model blew kisses for the waiting throng before unsteadily clambering onto the jetty

Looking good: Drawing inevitable attention to her toned legs she blew kisses for the waiting throng before unsteadily clambering onto the jetty

Busy girl: She was stepping out for a photocall at the city's Excelsior Hotel

Looking good: Drawing inevitable attention to her toned legs she blew kisses for the waiting throng before unsteadily clambering onto the jetty

Here she comes: Alessandra had arrived at the Excelsior for a pre-ceremony photoshoot after navigating the Italian city's intricate network of canals aboard her water-taxi

Here she comes: Alessandra had arrived at the Excelsior for a pre-ceremony photoshoot after navigating the Italian city’s intricate network of canals aboard her water-taxi 

Speaking about the line-up director of the event Alberto Barbera said: ‘The program is more varied than usual, placing affirmed filmmakers alongside directors in search of confirmation and, above all, talented newcomers aspiring for international recognition’.

‘But what still prevails is the feeling that “Cinema still wants to try to explore ways of thinking, big themes and big questions, the profound relationships that tie people to one another, the power of feelings and memory and the ability to push one’s gaze beyond the horizon of the present.”.

The Venice Film Festival is the world’s oldest and was first founded in 1932, celebrating filmmaking from around the world. 

She's a natural: Alessandra struck a series of sultry poses outside the Excelsior Hotel on Wednesday afternoon

Shady: The model accessorised with a pair of lightly tinted sunglasses

She’s a natural: Alessandra struck a series of sultry poses outside the Excelsior Hotel on Wednesday afternoon 

Finishing touch: She added to her look with a chic white blazer elegantly draped across her slender shoulders

Finishing touch: She added to her look with a chic white blazer elegantly draped across her slender shoulders 

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