Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 28, 2025 · Entertainment

Cate Blanchett Sets Red Carpet Trends: Chic Sustainability in Style!

She's an advocate for sustainable fashion, and Cate Blanchett ensured she was leading by example from the off at this year's Venice Film Festival by recycling one of her best looks (pictured)

SUSTAINABLE STUNNER: Cate Blanchett Steals the Show with Recycled Red Carpet Looks

The Queen of Venice has done it again! Cate Blanchett, 56, turned heads on the red carpet at this year's opening ceremony of the Venice Film Festival in a jaw-dropping plunging black gown that had all eyes on her. But what made this look truly unforgettable was not just the daring neckline or the sparkling stones, but the fact that it was a recycled masterpiece.

The Oscar-winning actress has been making waves with her sustainable approach to red carpet fashion for years, and she's taking it to the next level by giving old favorites new life. From reworking lace from her 2014 Golden Globes dress into a stunning sequin gown for the SAG Awards to swapping out a necklace at the BAFTAs, Cate is proving that fashion can be both fabulous and eco-friendly.

The actress, 56, attended the opening ceremony on Wednesday in a jaw-dropping plunging black gown that boasted a very risqué neckline embellished with large stones to draw attention to her décolletage

But don't just take our word for it! The Australian film star has been open about her commitment to sustainability, even auctioning off her recycled looks for charity. "It's chic to repeat!" declared her longtime stylist, Elizabeth Stewart, who insists that re-wearing old favorites is not only kind to the planet but also a testament to good taste.

And Cate isn't just stopping at re-wearing old dresses; she's also getting creative with them. Remember that daring Armani number she wore to the 2022 SAG Awards? She brought it back, but this time as a jumpsuit for the AACTA Awards in 2024! Talk about giving old favorites new life.

But Cate's sustainable style isn't just limited to her own wardrobe; she's also using her platform to advocate for change. In an interview with WWD, she spoke out about the need for the fashion industry to rethink its business model. "When you know the world is consuming 18 billion pieces of clothing a year, which is up 400 percent from a decade ago, you think, this is not working," she said.

The Oscar winner is known for her sustainable approach to red carpet fashion, frequently recycling some of her favourite looks (seen at London Critics' Circle Film Awards in 2023)

And it's clear that Cate isn't just talking the talk; she's walking the walk with her collaborations with top designers. She's talked to several fashion houses about creating collections that celebrate recycling and repurposing of fabrics, showing that even in the world of high-end fashion, sustainability is possible.

But what really makes Cate's sustainable style shine is not just the clothes themselves, but the way she wears them. Remember that time she wore an Alexander McQueen dress to the BAFTA Awards in 2016 and then reworked it into a floral top for the Lovers premiere at Venice? Or how about when she brought back a navy blue Esteban Cortazar gown from the 2015 London premiere of Carol and wore it to present Tilda Swinton with the Golden Lion award?

It's clear that Cate is not just recycling her clothes; she's also redefining what sustainable fashion looks like. And with her star power, creativity, and commitment to the cause, she's inspiring a whole new generation of style icons to follow in her footsteps.

Cate Blanchett recycled one of her dresses as she attended the Golden Globes on Sunday night

So the next time you're getting dressed for a red carpet event or just running errands on a Tuesday, remember Cate Blanchett: not only is it chic to repeat, but it's also the future of fashion.

Last year, she revisited a one-shouldered floral dress from Givenchy at the Toronto Film Festival (pictured)

The same year saw her revisit her colourful tiered gown from the 2018 Cannes Film Festival (seen)

While Cate has not only recycled the same outfits, but also updated and reworked them to create new fashion forward looks(pictured at 2018 Venice Film Festival)

After sending pulses racing in a revealing gown made up of strings of diamonds to the Goya Awards in 2022 (seen)

And the star wore the satin draped blouse that she'd stunned in at the 2023 Oscars (seen) to Louis Vuitton¿s autumn/winter 2024 show

She upcycled lace from her 2014 Golden Globes dress to create a new sequin gown for the SAG Awards (seen)

She dazzled in a navy blue Esteban Cortazar gown as she presented Tilda Swinton with the Golden Lion award at the opening ceremony (seen)

Cate then stepped out in an intricate floral top teamed with fitted black trousers for the Lovers premiere (seen)