Cate Blanchett Is Flying The Flag For Fashion Re-Wearing
It’s safe to say that eyes were all on Cate Blanchett over the recent awards season as she was nominated for (and won) a myriad of industry awards for her role as Lydia Tár in the Todd Field psychological drama Tár.
In the words of Blanchett’s stylist Elizabeth Stewart, “It’s chic to repeat” and Stewart made sure that Blanchett was a beacon for fashion sustainability and stylish re-wearing over the last few months.
For the 2023 BAFTAs last month, Blanchett chose to recycle an elegant black Maison Margiela gown which she initially wore to the 2015 Academy Awards in Los Angeles. For its London outing, the neckline was enhanced with shoulder pads to add some structure and was accessorised with a tasteful Louis Vuitton pearl necklace.
For the SAG Awards, where Blanchett was nominated for Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role, she wore a custom Giorgio Armani dress featuring re-purposed black lace from a dress she had previously worn to the Golden Globes in 2014 at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. While this look was based around a new item, the addition of older fabric was a clever way to incorporate Blanchett’s approach to sustainability.
For the Indie Spirit Awards, Blanchett wore a Lowew suit designed by Jonathan Anderson which she had previously worn to Cannes Film Festival back in 2018.
While attending Berlinale 2023 red carpet, Blanchett bought out a beloved piece. The Aussie actress wore a Givenchy by Clare Waight Keller gown that she first wore in 2018 at Cannes Film Festival (noticing a theme?). Explaining the stylistic choice, Elizabeth Stewart expanded on the deeper meanings, “In a world where tons of clothing end up in landfills every year, we can choose to be aware of our impact on the planet and make mindful choices about when to buy new clothing, and when to re-use, repurpose and re-wear fashion that can be just as amazing as the first time it’s worn.”
