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The swanky Glamour on the Grid event kicked off in fine style on Wednesday night, however, hundreds of would-be revellers were left out in the cold.
The exclusive high-fashion launch party for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix took place at 's Albert Park, attracting a host of A-listers.
However, many were left scrambling for a last-minute invite after Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Travis Auld slashed the guest list from 800 to 500 for the soirée.
Speaking to the Herald Sun, celebrity publicist Max Markson said that the guest list culling was a faux pas.
'It's embarrassing to cut a guest list in half,' he told the publication.
'It's super difficult to do because you end up p***ing off half the city, and some very influential people.'
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The swanky Glamour on the Grid event kicked off in fine style at Melbourne's Albert Park on Wednesday night, however, hundreds of would-be revellers were left out in the cold. Pictured: Bec Judd
Markson, who has arranged Australian events for the likes of Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton, and Mike Tyson, said that he would have chosen a larger venue to avoid the 'embarrassment'.
'If it was me, I would've tried to book a bigger area for the event, so everyone can come to the party, and you don't p*** anybody off,' he said.
'To p*** off so many people by cutting the guest list is embarrassing. There's no way out of it.'
Markson added that it was also a mistake by organisers of such events to populate their guest lists with social media influencers.
'When I do events, I want powerful people there,' he said.
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'People with money and influence. That's more important than social media.'
Despite the truncated guest list, a galaxy of stars turned out for the exclusive event on Wednesday night.
Known for its, often risqué displays of haute couture, this year's Glamour on the Grid did not disappoint.
The exclusive high-fashion launch party for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix attracted a host of A-listers. However, many were left scrambling for a last-minute invite after Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Travis Auld slashed the guest list from 800 to 500 for the soirée. Pictured: Peter Dugmore and Nadia Bartel
Speaking to the Herald Sun , celebrity publicist Max Markson said that the guest list culling was a faux pas
AFL WAG Bec Judd led the charge, leaving little to the imagination with a revealing look that embraced this year's red carpet 'naked dress' trend.
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'It's embarrassing to cut a guest list in half,' he told the publication. 'It's super difficult to do because you end up p***ing off half the city, and some very influential people.' Pictured: Brooke Blurton
'If it was me, I would've tried to book a bigger area for the event, so everyone can come to the party, and you don't p*** anybody off,' he added. 'To p*** off so many people by cutting the guest list is embarrassing. There's no way out of it.' Pictured: Carrie Bickmore
The frock featured large sequins throughout and was paired with matching stacked heels.
