Cate Blanchett Rewears One of Her Most Daring Looks at the Venice Film Festival

When it comes to the Venice Film Festival , Cate Blanchett has a strict rewear policy. Exactly one year after turning heads with a series of recycled red carpet looks , she returned to the Lido this evening in a familiar—and daringly low-cut—ensemble.

Blanchett, who is in Venice for the debut of her new film Father Mother Sister Brother , stepped out to the La Grazia premiere in a custom Armani Privé stunner. Like many of the actor’s ensembles, this look had already made a major red carpet appearance—first worn at the 2022 SAG Awards. But it’s easy to see why Blanchett would want to give it a second life.

The jet-black gown is all about structure, anchored by an ultra-low neckline—trimmed with statement gemstones, no less—that nearly plunged to Blanchett’s navel. The dress’s skir