Gladys Berejiklian and Julie Bishop lead the star arrivals at Carla Zampatti fashion show

Gladys Berejiklian was caught in a downpour in Sydney on Wednesday evening when she stepped out for the Carla Zampatti fashion show. 

The former Premier of New South Wales, 52, looked elegant in royal purple suit with a crossed lapel and split sleeves.  

Ms Berejiklian accessorised her look with a pair of black pumps which paired beautifully with her $3,485 black Gucci handbag. 

Gladys Berejiklian (pictured) was caught in a downpour in Sydney on Wednesday evening when she stepped out for the Carla Zampatti fashion show

As Ms Berejiklian ducked out of the car, her driver held open an umbrella to protect her sleek bob from the elements.

Flashing her gold bracelets, she ran across the damp pavement to the venue, instantly spotting some of her friends. 

She opted for a minimal makeup look for the evening of fashion as she slicked on some earthy red lipstick. 

The former Premier of New South Wales, 52, looked elegant in royal purple suit with a crossed lapel and split sleeves

The former Premier of New South Wales, 52, looked elegant in royal purple suit with a crossed lapel and split sleeves 

Ms Berejiklian accessorised her look with a pair of black pumps which paired beautifully with her $3,485 black Gucci handbag.

Ms Berejiklian accessorised her look with a pair of black pumps which paired beautifully with her $3,485 black Gucci handbag. 

Elsewhere, Julie Bishop looked sensational in a sleek Carla Zampatti frock in a midnight blue tone, which featured a large tulle ruffle on the left shoulder.

The former Minister for Foreign Affairs, 66, accessorised her look with towering black Aquazurra stilettos, worth an eye-watering $1,440, and a sequin clutch. 

Ms Bishop kept her makeup and hair chic for the event, allowing her impeccable taste to shine on the night.

Elsewhere, Julie Bishop (pictured) looked sensational in a sleek Carla Zampatti frock in a midnight blue tone, which featured a large tulle ruffle on the left shoulder

Elsewhere, Julie Bishop (pictured) looked sensational in a sleek Carla Zampatti frock in a midnight blue tone, which featured a large tulle ruffle on the left shoulder 

The former Minister for Foreign Affairs, 66, accessorised her look with towering black Aquazurra stilettos, worth an eye-watering $1,440, and a sequin clutch

The former Minister for Foreign Affairs, 66, accessorised her look with towering black Aquazurra stilettos, worth an eye-watering $1,440, and a sequin clutch 

Ms Bishop kept her makeup and hair chic for the event, allowing her impeccable taste to shine on the night

Ms Bishop kept her makeup and hair chic for the event, allowing her impeccable taste to shine on the night 

Samantha Armytage was all smiles as she arrived on the arm of her husband Richard Lavender.

The 46-year-old television veteran looked stunning in her light khaki midi gown which featured split sleeves. 

Samantha completed her look with a pair of black pumps, and carried a black clutch under her arm. 

Meanwhile, Richard looked stylish in an always-fashionable navy suit and crisp white shirt and tie. 

Samantha Armytage (pictured) was all smiles as she arrived on the arm of her husband Richard Lavender

Samantha Armytage (pictured) was all smiles as she arrived on the arm of her husband Richard Lavender

The 46-year-old television veteran looked stunning in her light khaki midi gown which featured split sleeves.

Samantha completed her look with a pair of black pumps, and carried a black clutch under her arm

The 46-year-old television veteran looked stunning in her light khaki midi gown which featured split sleeves. Samantha completed her look with a pair of black pumps, and carried a black clutch under her arm

Christian Wilkins ensured all eyes were on him in a sleek purple jumpsuit that clung to his slender frame. 

The 27-year-old fashionista wore a crossbody bag across his defined chest, and a silver pendant around his neck. 

Christian wore his luscious blond locks loose for the evening as he dared to brave Sydney’s calamitous weather.  

Christian Wilkins ensured all eyes were on him in a sleek purple jumpsuit that clung to his slender frame

The 27-year-old fashionista wore a crossbody bag across his defined chest, and a silver pendant around his neck

Christian Wilkins ensured all eyes were on him in a sleek purple jumpsuit that clung to his slender frame. The 27-year-old fashionista wore a crossbody bag across his defined chest, and a silver pendant around his neck

Meanwhile, Seven’s Melissa Doyle showed up on the arm of her dear friend Nelson Aspen.

The former Sunrise host, 52, looked divine in a lacy black gown that sat off the shoulder, while her date protected her golden tresses from the rain with a white umbrella.

Entertainment guru Nelson looked handsome in a black suit and blue shirt.

Seven's Melissa Doyle showed up on the arm of her dear friend Nelson Aspen. Both pictured

Seven’s Melissa Doyle showed up on the arm of her dear friend Nelson Aspen. Both pictured 

The former Sunrise host, 52, looked divine in a lacy black gown that sat off the shoulder, while her date protected her golden tresses from the rain with a white umbrella

Entertainment guru Nelson looked handsome in a black suit and blue shirt

The former Sunrise host, 52, looked divine in a lacy black gown that sat off the shoulder, while her date protected her golden tresses from the rain with a white umbrella. Entertainment guru Nelson looked handsome in a black suit and blue shirt

Anna Heinrich and Laura Csortan also attended the event. 

Anna, who is married to The Bachelor’s Tom Robards, opted for a bold red look on the rainy evening. 

The 36-year-old lawyer accessorised her head-turning ensemble with white strappy heels, statement earrings and a dainty shoulder bag.

Anna wore her blonde locks back to highlight her stunning visage.  

Laura, 46, opted for a beige pantsuit matched with a pink handbag. 

Anna Heinrich and Laura Csortan also attended the event. Both pictured

Anna Heinrich and Laura Csortan also attended the event. Both pictured

Anna, who is married to The Bachelor's Tom Robards, opted for a bold red look on the rainy evening

Laura, 46, opted for a beige pantsuit matched with a pink handbag

Anna, who is married to The Bachelor’s Tom Robards, opted for a bold red look on the rainy evening. Laura, 46, opted for a beige pantsuit matched with a pink handbag

Lastly, Jules Robinson also went for a bold, bright red ensemble as she arrived wearing a belted frock. 

The Married At First Sight star, 39, looked gorgeous with her softly curled auburn hair and natural makeup. 

With gold bangles around her wrists, Robinson, who is still married to her MAFS husband Cameron Merchant, matched her nude handbag to her strappy nude heels. 

Lastly, Jules Robinson, 39, (pictured) also went for a bold, bright red ensemble as she arrived wearing a belted frock

Lastly, Jules Robinson, 39, (pictured) also went for a bold, bright red ensemble as she arrived wearing a belted frock

The Married At First Sight star looked gorgeous with her softly curled auburn hair and natural makeup

With gold bangles around her wrists, Robinson, who is still married to her MAFS husband Cameron Merchant, matched her nude handbag to her strappy nude heels

The Married At First Sight star looked gorgeous with her softly curled auburn hair and natural makeup

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