Sydney’s CBD became a meeting point for Hollywood glamour and haute fashion on Thursday, as a host of A-list guests descended on Barangaroo for the Australian debut of Chanel’s Cruise Collection.
Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman were among the headline guests at The Cutaway, where the French fashion house staged its first Australian runway show in an event that quickly became one of the city’s most coveted invitations.
Robbie embraced the Chanel aesthetic in a fitted, sheer white slip dress.
The design combined contrasting textures, including cheesecloth-inspired fabric and a satin-ribbon structure across the bust.
A floral detail was positioned at the neckline, while the transparent skirt revealed the briefs beneath.
The 36-year-old wore her blonde hair in a retro flipped bob and carried a metallic Chanel bag over one shoulder.
Sydney’s CBD became a showcase for Hollywood glamour and high fashion as A-list guests arrived at Barangaroo for Chanel’s Australian Cruise Collection launch
Margot Robbie was among the star guests at The Cutaway, the venue for Chanel’s first Australian runway show
The Barbie star arrived in a sheer white Chanel slip dress that revealed her underwear beneath the skirt
The Wuthering Heights star kept her makeup in soft peach tones, adding pink lipstick and black satin heels.
She completed the ensemble with vintage-inspired pearl and gemstone earrings, keeping the rest of her accessories to a minimum.
Kidman, meanwhile, brought a special guest of her own: her daughter, Faith Kidman Urban.
The 59-year-old also wore Chanel from head to toe, choosing a sharply tailored, androgynous alternative to a traditional evening gown.
Her outfit paired a cropped tuxedo jacket with black trousers and a simple white tank top.
Round sunglasses, black pumps and a Chanel bag styled like a lunchbox gave the Eyes Wide Shut actor’s look a relaxed, contemporary edge.
Nicole Kidman arrived with her daughter, Faith Kidman Urban, as her date for the Chanel event
Kidman selected a tailored, androgynous Chanel ensemble rather than an evening dress
Her look featured a cropped tuxedo blazer, black trousers and a plain white tank top
Fifteen-year-old Faith wore a white Chanel cropped blazer and miniskirt with cream strappy heels and a brown leather bag
Kidman opted for porcelain-toned makeup, rosy blush and pink lipstick, wearing her strawberry blonde hair straight and loose
The actor added round retro sunglasses and black pumps to her polished Chanel look
Kidman carried a Chanel handbag inspired by a lunchbox
Nicole’s sister, Antonia Kidman, also attended, making it a family appearance for the Kidman clan
Journalist Antonia Kidman wore an all-black outfit with a crisp shirt, tailored trousers and a quilted Chanel bag
Kidman chose a porcelain-toned makeup look with rosy blush and pink lipstick, while wearing her strawberry blonde hair loose and straight.
She coordinated with her 15-year-old daughter, who selected a white Chanel combination of a cropped blazer and miniskirt.
Faith finished the outfit with cream strappy Chanel heels and a brown leather bag from the label.
The Kidman family presence extended to Nicole’s sister, Antonia Kidman, who was also among the guests.
The journalist opted for a sleek black shirt and sharply tailored trousers.
Chanel loafers and a quilted shoulder bag completed Antonia’s understated ensemble.
Robbie’s dress combined several textures, including cheesecloth-style fabric and a satin-ribbon bust
A floral accent decorated the neckline, while the sheer skirt exposed the briefs beneath
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The 36-year-old paired her flipped blonde bob with a metallic Chanel shoulder bag
Robbie wore peach-toned makeup with pink lipstick and black satin heels
Pearl and gemstone earrings provided the only major embellishment to Robbie’s look
Hospitality entrepreneur Justin Hemmes, who has played a prominent role in Chanel’s Australian celebrations this week, was also at Thursday night’s runway show.
The billionaire pub owner arrived at Barangaroo with his partner, model Madeline Holtznagel.
Holtznagel made a bold entrance in a semi-sheer black turtleneck worn without a bra.
The 33-year-old paired it with a transparent Chanel skirt decorated with white wool pom-poms and a belt featuring a pearl tassel.
She echoed the monochrome outfit with dangling pearl and gemstone earrings, finishing with black strappy heels.
Holtznagel wore her dark blonde hair slicked away from her face and carried a quilted Chanel shoulder bag from her wrist.
Robbie later changed into a black minidress as she left the Chanel event
The second look featured a feathered floral detail across the bust
Like Robbie’s white arrival dress, the black minidress was designed with sheer fabric
Kidman appeared playful as she made her way to the after-party
Hemmes, 54, kept his own outfit relaxed, wearing a black polo shirt with matching trousers and dark brown leather loafers.
The guest list also included Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann, actor Joel Edgerton and his partner, Vogue Australia’s Christine Centenera.
Sydney’s fashion and social elite gathered at Barangaroo throughout the day for the French label’s first runway presentation on Australian soil.
Guests received a hand-delivered invitation described as one of the season’s most exclusive.
Each package was personalised with the recipient’s handwritten name and included a silver necklace featuring a clamshell pendant.
Inside the shell was a tiny tail emerging from rippling water, while the name of the Sydney show was engraved on the interior.
Justin Hemmes, right, attended Chanel’s Australian runway show after taking part in the brand’s celebrations throughout the week
The hospitality billionaire arrived at Barangaroo with model partner Madeline Holtznagel, left
Joel Edgerton attended alongside his partner, Vogue Australia’s Christine Centenera
Jess Ingham wore a classic checked Chanel wool suit to the show
She carried a Chanel purse finished with pearl straps
Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann was among the high-profile attendees
Several recipients soon shared glimpses of the distinctive invitation with their Instagram followers.
Its coastal design reflected the inspiration behind the collection.
Chanel artistic director Matthieu Blazy unveiled the Cruise 2026/27 collection in April in Biarritz, the French resort where Gabrielle Chanel opened her couture house in 1915.
Before the Barangaroo show, Chanel hosted a private gathering at Shelly Beach in Manly.
Robbie’s Chanel itinerary began the previous evening at The Hermitage, Hemmes’ expansive Vaucluse residence, where guests enjoyed Chablis and, for some, cigarettes overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Hemmes and Holtznagel hosted a guest list that included Edgerton, Centenera and Mia Hewitt, daughter of tennis champion Lleyton Hewitt and actor Bec Hewitt.