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Cate Blanchett Brings Givenchy’s Viral Gown and Custom Louis Vuitton to Cannes

The back-to-back looks show how Paris runway statements move straight into the festival spotlight.

Overview

  • Cate Blanchett arrived at the Garance premiere in Cannes wearing a backless Givenchy gown from Sarah Burton’s fall 2026 collection that first appeared at Paris Fashion Week.
  • The dress featured painted and embroidered flowers, sheer panels, long fringe, and shredded textures that created a vivid still-life effect.
  • WWD’s review said the florals recalled Flemish still-life painting, matching Burton’s old-master influence for the season.
  • The same design closed Givenchy’s Paris runway on model Mona Tougaard earlier this spring, a moment that drew wide attention online.
  • At a separate screening for Paper Tiger, she chose a custom black velvet Louis Vuitton gown by Nicolas Ghesquière with a squared neckline and sculptural collar, and she has fronted the house’s high jewelry campaigns.