Cate Blanchett Wore Louis Vuitton To The 2025 Cannes Film Festival Closing Ceremony

After twelve days of red carpet fashion, Cate Blanchett arrived at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony to deliver what might be the most elegant mic drop of the fortnight. With one look—just one—she reminded everyone why she’s the queen of cinematic glamour.

Wearing a custom black halter-neck gown from Louis Vuitton, Cate served up the scarf trend, but elevated it, with lace frilled detailing crafted from repurposed fabric. It’s this kind of detail that transforms a pared-back silhouette into something quietly powerful. Simple in theory, breathtaking in execution.

But while the dress was beautiful, it was also a victim of Cannes’ greatest enemy: the tuxedo sea of photographers. Against that black backdrop, much of the magic disappeared. There’s a reason bold colours thrive on this carpet—black can easily get lost in the shadows. A gentle plea to stylists for 2026: give us hues that can compete with the tux crowd.

Luckily, once Cate made it to the steps, we got the full effect. The pose? Regal. The presence? Unmatched. And that’s all it took—just a moment on the stairs to seal the deal.

Her look was completed with earrings and rings from the Louis Vuitton High Jewelry Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds collection.

Cate didn’t need multiple looks or costume changes this festival. She needed one—and it was enough.

Stylist: Elizabeth Stewart.

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