Cate Blanchett accepted a major London honor on Friday, pairing the moment with platforms finished in quiet star motifs.
The Oscar-winning actress attended the ceremony to receive the Freedom of the City of London on Friday, where she was honored for her acclaimed acting career as well as her dedicated campaigning for humanitarian and environmental causes.
For the event, the Australian slipped into a pair of Stella McCartney Elyse platforms in a light beige finish. The lace-up style featured a smooth, uniform upper with a squared-off toe and subtle top-stitched paneling. Along the sides of the exaggerated wedge, clusters of small metallic studs formed star motifs. The platform itself was substantial, built in two parts: a thick beige midsole and a contrasting white outsole cut with deep, serrated teeth for grip.
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Blanchett paired her boots with a professional look, opting for a pinstripe suit featuring a gray oversized blazer and matching wide-leg trousers. She added a clean white button-down blouse beneath the jacket and kept accessories minimal, save for a blue ribbon on her lapel. The ribbon, associated with the UNHCR, the U.N. refugee agency, signifies solidarity with people forced to flee their homes.