Cate Blanchett splashed her first pay check on Armani She may have recently signed a $10 million contract with Giorgio Armani fragrances, but Cate Blanchett reveals her relationship with the brand goes deeper than just dollars Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive Photo: Rex On signing Cate Blanchett as the new face of Giorgio Armani fragrances, Armani noted that the actress "epitomises the woman for whom I design." And it appears that the feeling is mutual. Speaking to Elle Canada, Cate revealed that her first wages were spent in Armani's men's tailoring department. "When I emerged from drama school with my very first pay cheque, I bought an Armani suit, which I still have - and still wear!" the 44-year-old face Armani's Si fragrance confessed. READ: Cate Blanchett signs $10 million deal with Giorgio Armani fragrances Although a host of top designers clamour to dress the leading lady - Karl Lagerfeld created two bespoke Chanel boucle jackets for Blanchett's part in Blue Jasmine with two days notice - the actress remains coy about her stardom. "I like the simplicity of what some people might find mundane: school lunches, cooking, walking the dog," the current face of SK-II skincare and Silhouette eyewear explains. READ: Cate Blanchett on how to simplify your beauty regime And why wouldn't you, when you can walk your dog in vintage Armani? Previous Drew Barrymore's unborn daughter earns Chanel No.5 nickname