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If they ever create a bona fide federal ministry of fashion, please let Julie Bishop still be the member for Curtin.
Doing her best for international relations at the David Jones summer launch on Wednesday night, Ms Bishop was wearing Italian atelier Valentino on the top and Britain on her feet.
Twinkle toes ... Julie Bishop and David Panton arrive at the David Jones Spring/Summer 2016 Fashion Launch at Fox Studios. Photo: Don Arnold
Ms Bishop's shoes, by British designer Sofia Webster, were attracting a security detail of their own as media scurried after her for the name of the designer of her twinkly pumps.
Asked if they were comfortable, she replied: "No pain, no gain."
Simple and chic ... Rachael Griffiths at David Jones. Photo: Don Arnold
Bless Ms Bishop, who's also a fan of Christian Louboutin heels, with their signature red sole.
While she always sets a high bar, Ms Bishop wasn't the only celebrity giving the black carpet a fashion shake-down.
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Tessa James
The actress must have extra-sensory perception or how else would she have chosen her perfectly weather-appropriate Burberry green dress for a summer fashion parade? With long sleeves and an exaggerated collar, James proved why she's making a name for herself as a fashion face.
Green with envy ... Tessa James arrives at David Jones in Burberry. Photo: Don Arnold
Kyly Clarke
Blame it on the weather but many of the VIPs took a decidedly Melbourne cue in all-black. Actress Rachael Griffiths did her best at underdone cocktail in a v-neck shift and metallic heels, while cricket's former first lady Clarke went the high neck, thigh-high split combo – a season favourite.
Kyly Clarke does the high-neck and thigh-high split with aplomb. Photo: Don Arnold
Emma Lung
The pint-sized actress can be hard to spot on the red carpet because she's so tiny but we always love seeing what little surprises or flourishes she has on her outfit. At DJs, she was on point with her black asymmetrical cocktail dress and gold pointed shoes.
Golden toes ... Emma Lung gave her black dress a point of difference. Photo: Don Arnold
Carla Zampatti
The high priestess of Australian fashion not only produced one of the statement garments of the show – a zebra-print coat with "Carla" emblazoned in gold on the back – but she also stopped traffic on the red carpet in her one-shoulder ensemble.
Ageless and timeless ... Carla Zampatti. Photo: Don Arnold
Adam Goodes/Lance "Buddy" Franklin/Tom Derickx
We cannot pass without a mention of this trio of strapping lads. While they look mighty fine in their football kit, they know how to rock a suit. Goodes, a David Jones ambassador, may not have been walking in the show but he was front row in a sharp suit. Ditto Mr Jesinta Campbell, in Tommy Hilfiger.
Former Australian of the year and Sydney Swans star Adam Goodes arrives at David Jones. Photo: Mark Nolan
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