Kerri-Anne Kennerley

It may have been raining last night at Sydney, but that didn't put a dampener on the glamour on show at Moore Park's Entertainment Quarter for the much anticipated premiere of The Great Gatsby. The official invitation asked "a hint of 1920s" from the A-list guest list, and deliver they did — some getting more into the theme than others. Leading ladies Carey Mulligan and Elizabeth Debicki took a more relaxed approach to the dress code, donning a Nina Ricci bustier and Lanvin trousers, and full-skirted floral Christian Dior respectively. Others, like Emma Freedman, Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Deborah Hutton, got right into character in flapper-esque dresses with plenty of sparkle.

The middle of the road approach looked the chicest to us; best exemplified by Laura Dundovic, Delta Goodrem, Kate Peck, Alice Burdeu and Jesinta Campbell who added who paid subtle tributes to the era via headpieces, antique lace, deco shapes or metallic fabrications. Good work, girls! This is one red carpet round-up you don't want to miss — step inside to zoom in on all the razzle-dazzle! 

Influential Australian women (and some men) came together last night at Carriageworks in Sydney for InStyle’s annual Women of Style Awards. The glamorous event celebrated the achievements of women from all different fields, from entertainment to beauty, and on the white carpet actress Claudia Karvan said that was her favourite thing about awards like these — getting to mingle with people outside the film and TV industry. Many celebrities talked about the importance of making sure hard-working, inspirational women were recognised for their work, and also saw it as a great night to catch up with industry friends.

Among the winners honoured last night were Carrie Bickmore (readers’ choice), Rachel Griffiths (entertainment) and Carla Zampatti (fashion). To mark the awards’ fifth anniversary they introduced a Hall of Fame Award, and the inaugural one went to the magazine’s new cover girl, Nicole Kidman, for her continued career and community contributions. Unfortunately Nicole couldn’t attend because she is at the Cannes Film Festival — her mother accepted the award on her behalf — but there was still a star-studded guest list including Kate Waterhouse, Samara Weaving, Charlotte Dawson and Michelle Bridges, who brought along her fellow The Biggest Loser trainer Steve “The Commando” Willis.

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Chris Hemsworth touched down in Sydney yesterday for a whirlwind visit as one of the special guests at the 50th edition of the Ermenegildo Zegna Wool Trophies, which was held at the Royal Hall of Industries last night. The star-studded affair featured the longest men’s fashion show that’s been staged in Australia, and a Zegna-clad Chris was front row for the action, along with Korean-American actor Daniel Henney, Hong Kong-based actor and singer Leon Lai, and Megan Gale, who acted as an emcee for some of the night’s proceedings. More than 1,000 VIP guests were gathered for the event, including Samara Weaving, Celebrity Apprentice stars Stephanie Rice, Rob Mills and Prinnie Stevens, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Charlotte Dawson and Darren McMullen. After the show the night kicked on with an after party, where celebrities ate, drank and mingled while listening to a set by Temper Trap.

Those Italians sure know how to have a good time! Paolo and Gildo Zegna, Chairman and CEO respectively, of Ermenegildo Zegna flew in to Australia to present the 50th anniversary Wool Trophy Awards last night in Sydney. The Royal Hall of Industries was transformed into a three-pronged spectacular: encompassing a multi-media digital installation, Australia's longest ever mens catwalk show and a chic cocktail party for the 1,000 VIP guests. The Temper Trap played, Chris Hemsworth made a cameo, the drinks flowed and the guests were dressed to the nines!

Special mention goes to Prinnie Stevens in lemon Steven Khalil, hostess for the evening Megan Gale (opened proceedings in fluent Italian) who looked elegant in an Agnona LBD and Kerri-Anne Kennerley who shone in Alex Perry. Want to see more? Step inside to snoop all the stylish A-list arrivals. 

The race celebrations continued today with the Melbourne Cup Carnival’s VRC Oaks Club Luncheon held at the Palladium at Crown. Visiting actress Mischa Barton, who divided fashion critics with her burgundy Ellery ensemble yesterday, chose a black and white dress for today’s lunch event, and expressed her gratitude at being a guest on Twitter, writing, “Had a great time at #melbcupcarnival thanks to the VRC for having me.” Kate Waterhouse was the latest star to join the floral garland brigade with a pretty headpiece that matched her dark red frock, while other guests included Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Simone Callahan, Sally Pearson and Delta Goodrem, who performed for the crowd. Tomorrow is Crown Oaks Day and stars will be returning to Flemington Racecourse, with added international celebrities such as Kim Cattrall and Mena Suvari.

Yesterday’s hot and sunny day provided the perfect backdrop for the Sony Foundation’s annual Wharf4Ward event, which raises money for youth cancer. Colourful balloons and a blue carpet lined Woolloomooloo Wharf and all the restaurants opened their doors for TV stars, executives and media dining and donating at the spectacular lunch event. Sony Music’s stable of artists were on hand to perform, including Justice Crew, Jessica Mauboy and Timomatic, with a surprise performance from international guests Hot Chelle Rae. The remaining finalists on The X Factor also sang for the crowd, busting out a rendition of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe.” It wasn’t just about celebrities, entertainment and delicious food through, as companies generously donated to You Can through silent auctions — $520,000 was raised! There were also inspirational testimonies from young cancer patients such as Australian paralympian Chris Bond. Other stars who came out for the cause include a Lanvin-clad Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Luke Jacobz, Karl Stefanovic and Kerri-Anne Kennerley.

It's been quite the week of celebrity-spotting in Sydney this week. Wednesday night we saw a slew of stars in the best Topshop threads at the UK retailer's first Sydney store opening, and last night's Legally Blonde: The Musical opening night is providing the perfect red carpet chaser. The Veronica's were backed up, donning similar-but-different versions of the tight top + maxi skirt combo, Natalie Bassingthwaighte looked elegant in a peplummed LBD (and those shoes from Topshop!) and Gigi Edgley opted for a flirty red frock. Special mention must go to Kerri-Anne Kennerley who worked a pair of statement gold trousers like nobodies business. Want more? Step on in to get your Friday morning dose of local style-stalking! 

Legally Blonde: The Musical officially opened in Sydney last night with an Australian gala premiere attended by musical-loving stars. There may have been a lack of Elle Woods’ signature colour, pink, and bend-and-snap move on the purple carpet — plenty of that in the show — but celebrities such as The X Factor’s Natalie Bassingthwaighte, The Veronicas’ Jess and Lisa Origliasso, Home and Away’s Dan Ewing, Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Adam Garcia were happy to pose on their way into the Lyric Theatre. The cast of the musical includes Lucy Durack as Elle, Rob Mills as Warner Huntington III, Erika Heynatz as Brooke Wyndham, and Cameron Daddo as Professor Callahan, and their success was celebrated at The Star’s Marquee nightclub after the show. For ticket information, head to the official website.

Jesinta Campbell, Jules Sebastian and Kate Waterhouse joined more of Sydney’s style set for the launch of 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty at Town Hall last night. Despite being linked to some of Australia’s most eligible bachelors, Jesinta recently confirmed that she’s single and frustrated at reports of who she’s dating. She told the Herald Sun, “Last week I was dating some actor [PJ Lane] who I met once before at an event. I have been single a long time. I think when people see me tweet someone or see me out with someone, they think I'm dating them, but I'm not seeing anyone.” Jules enjoyed a girls’ night out without the main men in her life, husband Guy and son Hudson, and was the subject of a Twitter prank when Guy hacked into her account yesterday. Also at the launch event were Kerri-Anne Kennerley, Michelle Bridges and Sophie Falkiner.