Celebrity chef and style icon Nigella Lawson made an unexpected entrance at Australian Fashion Week, stunning onlookers with a rare fashion misstep that caught everyone’s attention.
Known for her impeccable taste and glamorous appearances, the 65-year-old’s choice of attire on Tuesday left fashion critics and fans alike in disbelief.
Arriving at the prestigious event in Sydney, Nigella opted for a baggy white dress adorned with ink blot-like floral decorations – a significant departure from her usual sophisticated ensembles.
Paired with white sneakers, the outfit seemed out of sync with the high-fashion ambience of the occasion, in which Nigella mingled with fellow stars including Pip Edwards and Tammy Hembrow.
Adding to the unconventional look, Nigella sported a dramatic layer of makeup, emphasising her features against the contrasting backdrop of her wavy jet-black hair.
While her bold fashion statement certainly turned heads, it wasn’t necessarily for the reasons she might have hoped.

Celebrity chef and style icon Nigella Lawson (pictured) made an unexpected entrance at Australian Fashion Week 2025, stunning onlookers with a rare fashion misstep

Known for her impeccable taste and glamorous appearances, the 65-year-old’s choice of attire on Tuesday left fashion critics and fans alike in disbelief
Despite the rare fashion misstep, Nigella remains a beloved figure in both culinary and style circles, known for her unwavering confidence and charisma.
Nigella’s presence at Australian Fashion Week 2025 was a stand out as her unconventional attire ensured she commanded attention.
As the week unfolds, all eyes remain on the latest trends and style moments emerging from the event, where Nigella’s unexpected appearance has added a memorable twist to the fashion conversation.
It comes after the British celebrity chef was seen indulging in some downtime in Sydney on Friday as she popped into a local Woolies and a bottle shop to pick up some supplies.
Clad head-to-toe in a stylish black ensemble, the TV star cut a chic figure as she strolled the streets.
Nigella donned a belted black trench coat layered over wide-legged trousers and a fitted turtleneck, pairing the all-black ensemble with crisp white sneakers for a touch of casual flair.
She shielded her eyes with oversized sunglasses and accessorised with a big black leather bag.
Her signature cascading locks were styled in soft curls and she went for a barely-there makeup look.

Arriving at the prestigious event in Sydney, Nigella opted for a baggy white dress adorned with ink blot-like floral decorations

Adding to the unconventional look, Nigella sported a dramatic layer of makeup, emphasising her features against the contrasting backdrop of her wavy jet-black hair
The London-born TV star looked in good spirits as she visited Potts Point Liquor & Deli store, which is popular among locals.
Earlier this month, Nigella landed in Sydney and wasted no time heading straight to her favourite local institution, Fratelli Paradiso in Potts Point.
In a heartfelt post to Instagram, the British culinary icon described the Italian bistro as not just a regular stop, but a vital part of her philosophy for living well.
‘My first stop in Sydney has to be Fratelli Paradiso. It’s one of my rules for a good life,’ she wrote.
‘Walking through the doors after a year away just felt like coming home. I love everything about this place: great people, great mood, great food.’