Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett has worn a top made out of more than 100 spoons at a red carpet event in Los Angeles.
The Australian star was pictured wearing the piece by Swedish brand Hodakova, which is made up of 102 antique spoons, at the “Borderlands” fan event in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
The halter top was designed by Ellen Hodakova Larsson, who sourced the plethora of antique spoons in the Swedish countryside.
Hodakova often uses heirloom objects in her work, and says she “is dedicated to building the first fully sustainable fashion house in the world and change the fashion industry’s perspective on the possibilities of circularity,” according to a statement sent to CNN.
“By converting old materials into luxurious goods, Hodakova crafts stories through repurposing and conceptually upcycling everyday found materials into one-of-a-kind pieces,” continues the statement.
This focus on sustainability fits with Blanchett’s own beliefs: the actor …