Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara Bring Alexander McQueen Glamour to the Carol Photocall at Cannes

Before attending the premiere of Carol at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara participated in a photo call for the movie.

Cate Blanchett exuded dark romanticism in a black Alexander McQueen Fall 2015 sheer dress and jacket, radiating modern femininity beside Rooney Mara in ivory lace (Credit: WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / KIKA)

Rooney Mara Radiates Elegance in Ivory Alexander McQueen and Stuart Weitzman Sandals at the ‘Carol’ Photocall

Rooney Mara attended the Carol photocall during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2015, in Cannes, France, radiating ethereal charm in an ivory Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2015 broderie anglaise dress cinched with the brand’s signature corset belt.

She completed her look with minimalist Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ sandals, which perfectly complemented the delicate lace detailing.

Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett posed with Carol director Todd Haynes at the Cannes photocall (Credit: WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / KIKA)

From red carpet staples to minimalist fashion statements, the Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ sandal continues to define modern elegance across Hollywood’s most stylish events.

Cate Blanchett Channels Dark Elegance in Black Alexander McQueen at the ‘Carol’ Photocall

Joining her co-star, Cate Blanchett embraced a moodier aesthetic, arriving in a black Alexander McQueen Fall 2015 dress and tailored jacket that balanced structure with sensuality.

Cate Blanchett’s glossy black Brian Atwood stiletto pumps, featuring a sharply pointed toe and towering heel, added a polished finish to her sculptural Alexander McQueen ensemble

Fresh off the plane from Singapore Fashion Week, Cate’s ensemble—featuring a subtly visible black bra beneath sheer panels—channeled the dark romanticism McQueen is known for, while her Brian Atwood stiletto pumps grounded the look with classic polish.

Cate Blanchett’s Taller Frame and Rooney Mara’s Petite Elegance Create Striking Red Carpet Contrast

The contrast between the two actresses’ statures added visual harmony to their Cannes appearance. Cate Blanchett, at 5′8¼″ (173.4 cm) with a US shoe size 9, towered elegantly over Rooney Mara, who stands at a petite 5′3″ (160 cm) and wears a US shoe size 6, highlighting their distinct yet complementary styles on the red carpet.

Rooney Mara exuded ethereal charm in an ivory Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2015 broderie anglaise dress with a corset belt and Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ sandals, while Cate Blanchett balanced her inky Alexander McQueen Fall 2015 ensemble and Brian Atwood pumps with understated elegance (Credit: Paul Smith / Startraksphoto)

During the photocall, Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett shared a cheeky moment with director Todd Haynes, playfully giving him a squeeze—only for Haynes to return the favor—sending the Cannes crowd into laughter as the trio struck their poses.

Rooney Mara playfully placed her hand on director Todd Haynes’s back as Cate Blanchett stood beside them, sparking laughter among photographers during the Carol photocall at Cannes

Cate Blanchett joined in on the fun, resting her hand on Todd Haynes’s back as the trio continued to pose for the press in their coordinating McQueen ensembles

The lighthearted moment peaked when Haynes responded in kind, linking arms with both actresses as they shared a spontaneous laugh before the cameras at the Cannes Film Festival photocall for ‘Carol’ in Cannes on May 17, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / KIKA)

From timeless elegance to avant-garde minimalism, Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara continue to captivate fashion lovers with their red-carpet poise and refined footwear choices. Discover more of their most memorable style moments below:

Cate Blanchett, wrapped in a luxurious fur coat and vintage hat, shares an intimate department-store moment with Rooney Mara’s young shopgirl in Carol—a scene that perfectly captures the film’s 1950s elegance and emotional restraint