Cate Blanchett: Clothes are not just fashion, but also memories

With her sincerity and sense of responsibility towards fashion, Cate Blanchett has shown that her role as an ambassador is not only an image but also a voice for sustainable lifestyle.

Ms. Clare Waight Keller - Creative Director of UNIQLO, Roger Federer and Cate Blanchett (from left) at the event "The Art and Science of LifeWear" in New York, USA

On the evening of September 15 (New York time), at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), UNIQLO and its technology partner Toray Industries held the event "The Art and Science of LifeWear" to celebrate 20 years of operation in the US market.

The highlight of the program was the first public appearance of actress Cate Blanchett as Global Brand Ambassador last August.

Hosted by Clare Waight Keller, Cate Blanchett shares her personal style and sustainable fashion philosophy.

* What made you accept to become a global ambassador for UNIQLO?

- Obviously, no one person can change the world . But you are truly committed to making the lives of those you touch better - from employees to consumers. I sense a dynamic, genuine, listening relationship, and that is something I really appreciate.

In addition to acting, Cate Blanchett is also a Global Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and a critically acclaimed fashion icon.

During my work, especially during my trips to Japan, I noticed a common thread running through it: the essence, simplicity, perfection, and beauty in each product. And this is also a great environment for creativity.

* What role does fashion play in your life and career?

- I hope my fashion sense has changed for the better since my teenage years. Luckily, there was no social media back then! (laughs) .

For me, clothes are more than just fashion. I always see costumes as part of the character creation process.

It’s not just what I wear, but how I wear it. I’ve kept a lot of old clothes: a denim jacket my parents gave me for my 15th birthday, clothes from my grandmother, my mother, and even “borrowed” ones from my sister.

Clothes are memories. I also have a group of friends who "share style" - whoever likes something, we are ready to give it to each other.

For me, building a wardrobe over time, rather than short-term consumption, is important. I grew up with a grandmother who went through hard times, so the awareness of waste is ingrained. I believe waste is the enemy of creativity.

Cate Blanchett: "I like a big, loose coat to wear over a thinner coat, creating a layering effect."

* Is that also the LifeWear spirit that you aim for?

- Yes. I like the idea of ​​having classic, durable pieces to build my personal style, and then passing them on to someone else when I no longer need them.

It's a natural cycle. Clothing is not just about economics , it's about aesthetics, it's about emotions. For me, what I wear next to my skin has a huge emotional impact.

* Do you have any special attachments? with Japan?

- I have had a close Japanese friend, Noriko, since elementary school. I used to be a representative for a Japanese cosmetics company, I used to go to sake factories, meet Japanese women to understand their dreams.

I love the Japanese meticulousness, the spirit of craftsmanship, the wabi-sabi philosophy: beauty lies in imperfection.

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* As an actress with many diverse incarnations, what "self" will you bring to your new ambassador role?

- I just bring myself with me - someone who is curious, a good listener, open-minded and interested in the "big picture". I have four children, so I am interested in the future of the world, in the state of young women. Hopefully I can open up that perspective.

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