Insiders reveal ALL the gossip and drama from Justin Hemmes’ exclusive Silver Party: Which guests were seen getting cosy, who was banished to ‘social Siberia’ – and why you didn’t see THAT scandalous dress on the red carpet

Long hailed as a crown jewel of Sydney’s social calendar, the Silver Party is more than a prestigious charity gala – it’s the grandest stage for the city’s most glamorous to see and be seen, swap gossip, and vie for best dressed.

On Saturday night, more than 300 guests gathered at the Vaucluse mansion of hospitality billionaire Justin Hemmes for the annual fundraiser which this year had a ‘rock royalty’ theme.

The guest list included household names such as Today show host Karl Stefanovic, fashion designer Pip Edwards, Real Housewives of Sydney star Terry Biviano and Nova radio host Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli.

We spoke to a society insider who attended the harbourside gala and witnessed all the behind-the-scenes drama that wasn’t posted on Instagram. 

And it wouldn’t be an eastern suburbs knees-up without our favourite socialite Kristin Fisher, who looked ravishing on the night in a floor-length black gown with a plunging sweetheart neckline and sheer black opera gloves.

Long hailed as a crown jewel of Sydney’s social calendar, the Silver Party is hosted by Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes, pictured here with his pregnant girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel

It wouldn’t be an eastern suburbs knees-up without our favourite socialite Kristin Fisher, who looked ravishing on the night in a floor-length black gown with a plunging sweetheart neckline 

We hear things were a little chilly for the Double Bay eyebrow queen who spent much of the evening in ‘social Siberia’, with her usual friends gathered at the opposite end of the room

She may have oozed high-society elegance, but we hear things were a little chilly for the Double Bay eyebrow queen who spent much of the evening in ‘social Siberia’.

‘All her usual “friends” were at the opposite end of the room. It was all a bit weird,’ says our spy.

While Kristin’s social dynamics were something of a riddle, the biggest question mark hovered over veteran socialite Vanessa Fennell who was a no-show at the ritzy party.

The charity maven, who was once in the running to be a contestant on The Real Housewives of Sydney, used to be a prominent Silver Party donor.

But she was notably absent following her alleged drink-driving incident in Bellevue Hill last month, leading to much chatter among the champagne-sipping guests.

Speaking of chatter, there was much talk devoted to prominent businessman Charles ‘Chugga’ Hinckfuss.

The founder of furniture and homewares brand MCM House, Chugga has a reputation as one of Sydney’s most eligible bachelors.

He was spied looking cosy with Charlotte Argyrou, a rising socialite and the daughter of construction boss and Hickory managing director George Argyrou.

High-profile socialite and former notable Silver Party donor Vanessa Fennell (pictured) was a no-show at the event following her alleged drink-driving incident in Bellevue Hill last month

Well-known businessman Charles ‘Chugga’ Hinckfuss (left), the founder of furniture and homewares brand MCM House, was seen looking cosy with socialite Charlotte Argyrou (right)

American model and TV star Tyra Banks also made an appearance at the party, but it was said to have been brief.

She left before the end of the gala event and, according to our insider, looked a little ‘bored’. What a shame – we were rooting for you, Tyra!

And last but by no means least, the dress everyone was talking about…

Eastern suburbs socialite and art collector Dina Broadhurst had guests doing a double take as she arrived to the prestigious party in a wildly revealing dress.

The 48-year-old ensured all eyes were on her thanks to her perilously low cut silver gown which scooped all the way down to her navel.

It was noted by several guests feverishly checking the Daily Mail’s live coverage of the event that Dina was not pictured on the red carpet.

This led to rumours she had been ushered away after Hemmes’ PR team deemed her dress a little too racy for a fundraiser for the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation.

We can’t confirm or deny whether this was the case, although it didn’t seem to matter as Dina splashed her own photos all over Instagram a few days later. 

While the ‘nude artist’ turned the most heads with her outfit choice, it was Amber Jayne, the ex-wife of real estate agent Alex Pitsis, who many regarded as the best dressed of the night thanks to her daring yet sophisticated sheer black frock.

She opted for a striking halter-neck gown with dramatic side cut-outs, a plunging neckline and twisted knot detail at the waist.

Tyra Banks also made an appearance at the party, but it was said to have been brief 

Eastern suburbs socialite and art collector Dina Broadhurst (right) had guests doing a double take as she arrived to the prestigious party in a wildly revealing dress

The 48-year-old, seen left with fashion designer Michael Lo Sordo, ensured all eyes were on her thanks to her perilously low cut silver gown which scooped all the way down to her navel

Amber Jayne, the ex-wife of real estate agent Alex Pitsis, was regarded as the best dressed of the night, according to our insider. Amber is pictured on the right with Perth model Holly Young

The highest bidders at the charity event, besides Hemmes himself, were MCoBeauty founder Shelley Sullivan and ‘Coffee King’ Les Schirato, the CEO of Vittoria Food & Beverage.

While Hemmes spent much of the night with his heavily pregnant girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel, our insider notes he also ‘kept a protective arm around Shelley’ who split from her husband Anthony only last year.

Since its inception in 2001, the Silver Party has raised more than $10million in support of NSW’s most critically ill children, funding vital equipment, research and life-saving treatments across the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. 

The Silver Party is hosted by the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF).

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