Cate Blanchett's Latest Looks Bring a Whole New Meaning to the Term "Power Suit"
Cate Blanchett is turning the press tour for her new film Where'd You Go Bernadette into a fashion parade, and we couldn't be happier. The Aussie actress has always been one of the most stylish, innovative, and experimental stars on the red carpet, never afraid to try a difficult silhouette or a directional new style, and she's really pushing the boat out this time. Combining smart tailoring with soft, 1930s-inspired touches, exaggerated sleeves, and androgynous touches, Cate's looks are really inspiring us for the upcoming season.
While her blue satin-sleeved Alexander McQueen jacket might not be the easiest thing to wear to the office, her intricate The Row blouses (in two colors) are exactly the kind of standout separate we can't wait to wear when the temperatures drop. Plus, she's putting a smarter spin on the midi skirt that'll have you turning your back on the bias-cut satin slips of last season. Keep reading to take a look at all the ensembles she's rocked so far.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing Alexander McQueen
Cate doubled down in an Alexander McQueen look teamed with a Valextra clutch, wearing it for both the NYC premiere of Where'd You Go Bernadette and an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing Alexander McQueen
Cate's McQueen look featured a single-breasted tailored jacket with voluminous blue satin sleeves in a coiled shell design.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing Alexander McQueen
Cate's stylist Elizabeth Stewart referred to the look as having "shades of [David] Bowie."
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Cate Blanchett Wearing Alexander McQueen
Cate finished her look with the Bar Graph earrings by Fallon jewellery.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing The Row
For her arrival at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Cate sported a yellow blouse by The Row.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing The Row
The blouse features a pleated front, a crossover high neck, and split sleeves.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing The Row
Cate teamed her blouse with softly tailored black trousers and classic heels, finished with Lapima sunglasses.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing The Row
The silhouette of the blouse is clearly a favorite of Cate's, as she was also spotted in NYC wearing a brown printed version with a pair of wrap-front '30s-inspired trousers.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing The Row
This blouse, also by The Row, features the same neckline but without the pleated front.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing The Row
Those instantly recognisable slit sleeves are also present in this design.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing The Row
Earlier in the day, Cate teamed the same The Row trousers with a simple button-down shirt and black jacket. Her shoes are Sergio Rossi and her sunglasses are Lapima.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing The Row
Fastening the shirt right up to the neckline gave the look an androgynous feel.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing The Row
Sporting another look by The Row, Cate's passion for soft tailoring continued with this gray dress.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing The Row
The asymmetric hem of her dress showed off Cate's Freda Salvador flats.
Cate Blanchett Wearing Thom Browne
Sticking to the tailored theme, Cate also sported a Thom Browne suit with a pleated skirt.
Cate Blanchett Wearing Thom Browne
We love the fun checked print of her unexpected two-piece.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing Akris
As she arrived at The Today Show, Cate sported a chic Akris suit in bubblegum pink.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing Akris
Cate stopped the look from being too traditionally "girlie" by teaming it with white sneakers.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing Fendi
For a private screening of Where'd You Go Bernadette, Cate looked regal in a white Fendi suit.
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Cate Blanchett Wearing Fendi
The standout design featured exaggerated puff sleeves and flared trousers.
Cate Blanchett Wearing Fendi
Cate added a touch of sexiness to the look with a sheer shirt underneath.
Cate Blanchett Wearing Triple RRR
Kicking off the tour, Cate kept things casual in a bomber jacket by Triple RRR and Lapima sunglasses.