At the 2016 Academy Awards, Armani Privé created Cate Blanchett’s pale-blue gown with floral appliqués.
Blanchett wore a custom pale-blue Armani Privé gown with sculpted floral embellishments extending from the bodice and skirt. The delicate appliqués contrasted with the gown’s clean, structured silhouette, giving the look both architectural and romantic qualities.
Armani Privé is Giorgio Armani’s haute couture label and is frequently used for custom celebrity appearances at major award ceremonies. Blanchett has worn Armani designs repeatedly, making the partnership one of the most recognizable recurring relationships in modern red-carpet fashion.
The gown is sometimes loosely credited to Giorgio Armani, which is understandable because he founded the house. However, the specific couture label credited for this Oscar look was Armani Privé. The 2016 ceremony was held on February 28 at the Dolby Theatre.