Brad Pitt makes bold fashion choice as he returns to LA after red carpet debut with Ines de Ramon

Brad Pitt was seen returning from the Venice Film Festival as he landed at LAX.

The star wore a trendy outfit, popping on a pair of black and white patterned pants and a white t-shirt. He also wore a white bucket hat to block the sunny California weather. Brad donned a pair of sunglasses and carried a brown tote bag. He finished the look with a pair of white shoes.

Brad's stroll comes after making an impressive debut with a new girlfriend at the film festival. He arrived to the Venice Film Fest with Ines de Ramon at his side for the Wolfs red carpet.

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Ines, who was previously married to Vampire Diaries star Paul Wesley, is a 34-year-old jewelry designer by profession.

Last year, rumors swirled that Brad had been dating Ines for a year, with an insider telling People magazine that she "makes him very happy". A few months prior, another source disclosed to the same publication that they had been "spending a lot of time together" during the summer and genuinely enjoyed each other's company.

It was also mentioned at the time that they were "very into each other." Another source spilled the beans to Us Weekly about the budding relationship, revealing: "He's been cooking for her, they work out and go on hikes, go over projects they both have and bounce ideas off each other too."

Also at the Venice Film Festival was his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie. He managed to dodge an awkward run-in with her while they continue to be ensnared in a brutal lawsuit.

Brad and Ines were seen in a double date with George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney. They posed for pictures at the event, with Brad sporting a matching black jacket, t-shirt, trousers, and shoes, while Ines dazzled on the red carpet in a one-shoulder white dress.

George stepped up to defend both himself and Brad from some recent rumors. He dismissed rumors that he and Brad Pitt were paid $35million for new movie. During a press conference, he explained that the rumor felt dangerous to their industry given the high price tag and reassured the public it wasn't true.