Cate Blanchett had a major Kodak moment at the recent Borderlands event with a distinguished statement: she wore a halter top made of spoons. This striking choice was not just about fashion, it was a nod to sustainability, and she certainly turned heads with it. She paired this cutlery piece with sleek, black tailored trousers from Hodakova, Paul Andrew pumps, and simple, yet chunky Louis Vuitton jewellery.
The Lord Of The Rings star was wearing a Swedish designer label Hodakova, known for adding a sustainable flair to high-fashion pieces. She works solely with up-cycled mundane objects, transforming them into wearable works of art, and this vision blends perfectly with Cate Blanchett’s reputation of going for avant-garde yet environmentally conscious ensembles. Being no stranger to experimenting with her style, Blanchett has donned eclectic creations, from Iris Van Herpen to Armani Privé. Let’s look at five of her best fashion moments that mark her as an absolute fashion icon, proving that she is a red carpet queen.
Mesh Madness
It’s not a Cate Blanchett fashion moment without a bit of Armani Privé. This one-of-a-kind taffeta silk gown from 2007, adorned with Swarovski crystal mesh, has championed itself into being one of the best Oscar ensembles of all time.
Blanchett Blues
An unmissable Blanchett style statement has to include this Louis Vuitton creation from the 2023 Oscars. The dress looks almost delicately valorous, blending seamlessly dainty velvet with the spirited shade of blue.
A ’90s Cate
Let’s rewind back to the ’90s to look at this gem from Blanchett’s Oscar debut, courtesy of John Galliano. This assemblage along with being a classic, is also a testament to the quintessential ’90s slip dress, with a sheer mesh back embroidered with some florals and hummingbird. The red lip serves as the perfect cherry on top.
Armani Privé, Again!
There’s another Armani Privé look on the list, no surprise. This look from the 2016 Academy Awards is really easy on the eyes and was accessorised with the most gorgeous drop earrings along with a diamond cuff, truly marking the Ocean’s 8 actress an absolute red-carpet pro.
Y2K Gaultier
No list of ‘best fashion moments’ is complete without including an ensemble from the 2000s, and this gladiator-esque, body-hugging Jean Paul Gaultier gown is no exception. Blanchett rocked this piece with a groundbreaking hair-do, in a sleek bun embellished with gold adornments. The real winner, however, was the low-back and the gold jewellery, making her look like absolute Hollywood royalty.
Fourth Time’s The Charm
Cate Blanchett truly proved her commitment to sustainability by repeating the plunging Armani Privé gown for the fourth time at the 2023 Fragrance Foundation Awards. She decided to go the up-cycling route and added a pop of colour to this iconic piece. By keeping her makeup and jewellery game simple, Blanchett made sure that the enhanced replication is the focal point of the entire outfit.
