The Secrets Behind Cate Blanchett and Jodie Comer’s Golden Globes Dresses

Thanks to their fearless approach to red carpet glamour, Cate Blanchett and Jodie Comer have already established themselves as Hollywood goddesses. So it was fitting that at this weekend’s Golden Globes both women chose to wear gowns from designer Mary Katrantzou’s Temple of Poseidon collection.

‘Both pieces are part of my most personal collection to date, a love letter to Greece shown at the Temple of Poseidon,’ Katrantzou tells Grazia. No wonder she says seeing them on the red carpet was a seriously special moment. ‘As a woman who designs for women, it was incredible to see two beautiful females who have inspired me, bring the gowns to life off the runway stand beautiful and strong. Their support means the world to me.’

Each piece in the collection was ‘created using a different couture technique to mirror an idea that was birthed during the time that the Temple was built in 450 BC.'

The results, however, were thoroughly modern. Blanchett's gown featured a bodice crafted using Swarovski crystals in the shape of the scales of the Goddess of Justice, ‘an eternal muse who symbolises internal strength, knowledge, humanity and hope,’ explains Katrantzou. ‘The dress has a fortuny-plisssé cutout silhouette in limoncello taffeta and silk satin, bringing a femininity to the gown, which I hope did justice to Cate's beauty, intelligence and generosity. She looked divine, angelic and stoic at once!'

Comer's sweeping emerald green duchess satin gown, complete with power shoulders, was from the same collection. ‘Jodie's strength, humour and kind nature made her the perfect woman to embody this dress, titled “Philosophy”,’ says Katrantzou.

Katrantzou's Globes moment was perfected over a series of fittings since the show (which was in October). However, she points out, ‘with many events like the Golden Globes, much was decided in the final 48 hours.' As with most looks you see on the red carpet, getting it right requires close collaboration between the designer and the A-lister’s stylist, in this case Elizabeth Stewart – Blanchett’s longtime collaborator – and Elizabeth Saltzman, who is the architect behind Comer’s style.

‘Elizabeth Stewart has a razor sharp vision and I loved working with her for Cate’s special moment. We also designed together the “paint by number” dress that Cate wore to Cannes, as president of the jury in 2018, and I will always keep both moments very close to my heart. And I’m so grateful to Elizabeth Saltzman for her continuous support. She had her eye on the “Philosophy” dress since the show in October. I’m so happy that it found its rightful owner in Jodie. I’ve always been a fan of hers and she looked beyond beautiful!’

Beyond beauty, however, what Katrantzou admires most in both Blanchett and Comer is that they are ‘strong women who are fearless in using their voice. Women like Cate and Jodie continue to use their platform to share kindness and good, putting philanthropy at the forefront of the causes they support.’ She applauds Blanchett for using her time on stage to talk about the Australian wildfires. ‘Her compassionate voice will continue to have a lasting effect on how we treat the world we live in,’ she says. ‘We are discussing donating Cate’s and Jodie’s gowns for auction to raise support for Australia’.

That would surely be the most stylish move of all.

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