Karl Lagerfeld Makes Bespoke Chanel Pieces for Cate Blanchett

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Karl Lagerfeld has recently sent Cate Blanchett bespoke Chanel pieces for her to wear for the character in her new film, Blue Jasmine.

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Official Blue Jasmine Poster

The film Blue Jasmine is directed by Woody Allen, in which Blanchett plays Jasmine, a socialite married to a top financier who is used to the New York high life, but is left destitute when her husband is exposed as a fraud. The costumes are important in conveying the status of the character and how much she has to lose, as costume designer for the film, Suzy Benzinger, explains:

“As far as brands go, for Jasmine, it really was Chanel and Fendi,” she explained. “Woody loves to have costumes in his films that speak volumes about history and fashion. I think as soon as I mentioned ‘Chanel jacket’ his eyes lit up and he said, ‘Do you think we could actually get a Chanel jacket?’ And I said, ‘I think we could.’”

Benzinger got in contact with the designer and was amazed at his response: in two day he had sent out two custom made jackets for the actress. Cate Blanchett has long been a muse for the Chanel designer, and so when approached Lagerfeld stated “For Cate, I’d do anything.”

Having a top designer on speed dial, willing to turn around bespoke pieces in a matter of days for you, well, she’s a pretty luck lady!

Here a few of the reasons Karl Lagerfeld has fallen for the Australian actress:

Off duty chic as Cate wears clean lines and crisp whites to the airport.

Cate Blanchett Arriving On A Flight At LAX

Monochrome drama in this two tone dress in a unique shape with minimal detailing.

Blue Jasmine Premieres in LA

High octane, red carpet glamour in this black, fishtail ball gown with feathered detail at the bottom.

"Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala

It’s no wonder Cate’s minimal, chic style has caught the Chanel designer’s eye. Blue Jasmine is out on the 20th of September.

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