Top Cate Blanchett Red Carpet Looks

Actress Cate Blanchett leaving the press conference for "The Good German" 57. Berlinale, Hyatt Hotel at Potsdamer Platz (Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Thore Siebrands)

Cate Blanchett is widely known for her acting prowess which has won her numerous awards and her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The year 2013 endowed on Blanchett more than 10 best actress awards from various associations for her superb acting in Blue Jasmine. There are expectations that it could be a clean sweep for Cate, as she has pending awards and nominations for the film as well, including the much-anticipated Oscar Awards.

Aside from being the excellent actress that she is, Cate Blachett is also a favorite of fashion magazines like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. She is noted for her elegant fashion sense, especially during red carpet events.

Marie Claire, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar have all given her credit for her "editorial fashion choices". Here are some of their top picks:

Queen of Maternity Chic by Dries Van Noten
Cate Blanchett wore a blue satin dress by Dries Van Noten during the 80th Academy Awards. It seems not even pregnancy can stop her from wowing her fans, as Marie Claire dubbed her the Queen of Maternity Chic when she wore this dress at the red carpet event.

Warrior-inspired Givenchy Couture by Riccardo Tisci
Doing away with old Hollywood glamor and without donning old a majorly dramatic outfit as well, Blanchett wowed her fans and fashion critics alike again. Instead, Cate opted to wear this Givenchy Couture gown in lavender with warrior-inspired embellishments.

1, 2, 3, - No, 4!- Alexander McQueen Dresses
It would seem Ms. Blanchett likes Alexander McQueen a lot, as she has worn several dresses care of the British fashion designer and couturier. In the Vogue list of Cate Blanchett's red carpet looks, four Alexander McQueen dresses pop up. Check 'em out here: 1, 2, 3, 4.

Toga-inspired ensemble by Missoni
Again doing away with traditional red carpet rules, Cate Blanchett dons an unusual yet stunning dress. During the LA premiere of her movie, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Blanchett decided to wear a blue toga style dress from the Italian fashion house Missoni.

Buttercup
In 2005, Cate won the Oscar Best Actress Award as well as praises for her yellow Valentino gown. Marie Claire considers the dress as her "best Academy Award look to date". Check out the Cate's buttercup yellow Valentino gown here.

Here are other top Cate Blanchet red carpet looks:

Armani Prive
Christopher Kane
Balenciaga
Gothic YSL Dress
LBD by Givenchy

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