Julie Bishop ensured all eyes were on her on Monday as she arrived for day one of 2024 Australian Fashion Week.
The former politician, 67, stepped out sporting $4,000 worth of designer accessories as she strutted her stuff into event, which kicked off at Carriageworks in Sydney.
Wearing a feathery black dress by Rachel Gilbert that retails at $2,000, the ex deputy leader of the Liberal Party looked effortlessy chic ahead of the first runway show, Albus Lumen.
Ms. Bishop also showed off her very expensive taste in designer items, with a $2,900 Louis Vuitton handbag and black, $1,490 Dior J’Adior slingback pumps.
She also wore a fine gold necklace and pearl drop earrings, while her blonde hair was styled in a bouffant blow wave and short bangs.
Julie Bishop (pictured) ensured all eyes were on her on Monday as she arrived for day one of 2024 Australian Fashion Week
Australian Fashion Week kicked off on Monday, May 13, with showcases from designer labels Albus Lumen, Viktoria & Woods, Rory William Docherty and Carla Zampatti starting the week.
Other brands scheduled to take the runway include Pip Edwards’ P.E Nation, Bec + Bridge, Acler, Anna Quan and Romance Was Born, to name a few.
Last week, Ms. Bishop was awarded Japan’s highest honour, the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.
The former Minister for Foreign Affairs looked a vision of beauty in a deep purple satin gown as she stepped out at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday.
The former politician, 67, stepped out sporting $4,000 worth of designer accessories as she strutted her stuff into event, which kicked off at Carriageworks in Sydney
Ms. Bishop also showed off her very expensive taste in designer items, with a $2,900 Louis Vuitton handbag and black, $1,490 Dior J’Adior slingback pumps
With her new beau Stephen Gray on her arm in a series of Instagram photos, the politician received the award from Prime Minister Kishida Fumio during a very exclusive ceremony.
‘Honoured to receive Japan’s highest award, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, at an investiture ceremony with His Majesty the Emperor and Prime Minister Kishida at the Imperial Palace Tokyo today,’ Julie captioned her post.
Fans of the ‘Minister of Fashion’ flocked to her Instagram page to congratulate Julie on the honour and her impeccable fashion sense.
Australian Fashion Week kicked off on Monday, May 13, with showcases from designer labels Albus Lumen, Viktoria & Woods, Rory William Docherty and Carla Zampatti starting the week. Pictured: Models walking the runway during Albus Lumen show
Pictured: A model walks the runway during the Albus Lumen show at AFW
‘Congratulations,’ one person wrote simply, while another commented: ‘Oh, how incredibly wonderful, Julie. Congratulations.’
A third wrote: ‘Love this and the outfit. Congratulations, beautiful.’
‘Brilliant brilliant, Julie. What an honour,’ yet another said alongside three trophy emojis.
The Order of the Rising Sun is a Japanese decoration of honour awarded by the country’s government in April each year.
It is handed out to individuals from both Japan and abroad who have made distinguished contributions to the advancement of Japan.
Julie attended the investiture ceremony with her new partner, Perth man Stephen, by her side after she debuted their romance back in July 2023.
While little is known about Stephen, his Facebook profile shows him proudly standing behind a cafe racer style motorcycle, clad in a black leather jacket.
The pair have been spotted in several happy snaps on Julie’s social accounts since their relationship announcement, and even recently travelled to South Australia for a ‘fabulous outback adventure’.
