You Need To See Cate Blanchett's Incredible Spread For "W" Magazine

The Carol star talks fashion, costume and art in her life and work.

Each year, W Magazine releases an issue celebrating art and fashion. For their December/January edition, Cate Blanchett graces the cover and features in the most incredible photoshoot.

Tim Walker / courtesy of W Magazine

Within the mag, Cate transforms into Antoine de Saint-Exupery's Little Prince and it's incredible.

Tim Walker / courtesy of W Magazine

Speaking to Lynn Hirschberg, Cate spoke about the importance of art, costume, and fashion in her films, like her upcoming role in Todd Haynes' Carol.

Tim Walker / courtesy of W Magazine

Set in New York in the 1950s, the titular character, Carol, wears this luxurious mink coat, which Cate described as "perfect" for the role.

Transmission Films / Wilson Webb

“The mink was old and it kept falling apart. Between takes, Sandy Powell, the costume designer, would sew it back together by hand. I considered changing coats, but when you find the right thing, you know immediately: That coat was the one to tell Carol’s story. It was perfect.”

Australian distributor, Transmission Films, launched the local key art featuring Cate and her costar Rooney Mara, as well as standalone character posters of the two.

Transmission Films

Transmission Films

Transmission Films

Check out the entire gallery of Cate's shoot here, and read more here.

Tim Walker / courtesy of W Magazine

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