Poolside Glamour by Cate Blanchett in British Harper’s Bazaar September Issue
The release of the September issues sees magazine editors reach out to A-list talent to endorse them as cover stars. One of the talents for 2026 is Cate Blanchett, with Lydia Slater welcoming the multi-faceted Australian actress onto the cover of British Harper’s Bazaar. Four years after her last, Blanchett teams up with the photographer Emma Summerton and stylist Charles Vareene, ahead of her starring role in Electra/Persona at London’s National Theatre. Naturally, in the Bazaar cover shot, the Louis Vuitton brand ambassador is decked out in the opening look from Nicolas Ghesquière’s travel-inspired Fall 2026 Louis Vuitton collection.
Cate Blanchett on the Cover of British Harper’s Bazaar September 2026
Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:
“This is horrible, from the styling to the photography from Emma Summerton. The Louis Vuitton look is atrocious; I am struggling to pick out a single element that I’m able to tolerate here. A missed opportunity when you’ve got Cate Blanchett,” scolded vogue28 upon first look.
“What an awful cover choice. It’s so tacky – something I expect to see from a mall magazine,” critiqued forum member Ihhbl.
“The look they chose for the cover doesn’t match the vibe of the cover. However, Cate is giving her all, and I always love that about her!” reasoned Lola701.
Thiago commented: “Cate Blanchett is such a beautiful lady. I adore her and think she’s the epitome of grace and style. That being said, the cover is atrocious!”
“It’s horrible and feels gimmicky,” Bertrando3 sounded off.
“That cover is indeed abysmal,” chimed in WAVES.
See more of Cate Blanchett from the British Harper’s Bazaar September 2026 cover shoot and click here to join the conversation.
