Cate Blanchett Shines in a Gucci Spring 2017 Gown at the IWC Gala Dinner in London

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Nobody can wear a dramatic gown quite like Cate Blanchett. The 47-year-old actress makes wearing bold red carpet outfits seem effortless, even though these gowns are notoriously difficult to pull off.

Cate Blanchett made a clever modification to the dress by shortening the v-neckline at the IWC Gala in honor of The British Film InstituteCate Blanchett made a clever modification to the dress by shortening the v-neckline at the IWC Gala in honor of The British Film Institute in London on October 4, 2016 (Credit: WENN / Lia Toby)

At the IWC Gala in London, Cate was stunning in a Gucci gown pulled straight off the runway. Cate’s gorgeous monochrome dress was from the Gucci Spring 2017 collection, which was showcased on the Milan runway barely three weeks ago.

Cate Blanchett boldly adorned Look 74 from Gucci's latest lineup—an exquisite ivory and black silk-wool gazar gown—as she attended an IWC Gala Dinner in honor of the British Film Institute in LondonCate Blanchett boldly adorned Look 74 from Gucci’s latest lineup—an exquisite ivory and black silk-wool gazar gown—as she attended an IWC Gala Dinner in honor of the British Film Institute in London (Credit: WENN / Lia Toby)

We adore the ruffled top paired with the sleek black skirt. The red silky belt accent adds fierce color to the black-and-white palette.

Our only issue with this ensemble is the leather watch on Cate’s left wrist—it looks totally out of place in this glamorous ensemble.

Cate Blanchett's captivating Gucci ensemble featured an ivory, long-sleeved, ruffled v-neck top adorned with a contrasting red satin bow belt that cinched her waist elegantly, leading to a black floor-length skirtCate Blanchett’s captivating Gucci ensemble featured an ivory, long-sleeved, ruffled v-neck top adorned with a contrasting red satin bow belt that cinched her waist elegantly, leading to a black floor-length skirt (Credit: WENN / Lia Toby)