Blanchett at the Dubai Int. Film Festival Dubai - Arabstoday Australian actress Cate Blanchett looked radiant in a Rodarte gown as she arrived the 2012 Dubai International Film Festival. 43 year old Cate is heading a jury that will select the winner of the IWC Schaffhausen Filmmaker script award. Her pale powder blue silk gown with deep orange panels and ethereal chiffon skirt was the epitome of simple sophistication, complemented by soft makeup, Jimmy Choo heels and a side-parted up-do. Her designer brand of choice Rodarte was founded by sister-act Berkeley graduates Kate and Laura Mulleavy in 2005. It has since gained a loyal celebrity fan base including Blanchett, Kirsten Dunst and Natalie Portman, who adore the brand’s couture-like craftsmanship and subversive, intellectual prettiness.