They don’t call her the Minister of Fashion for nothing! Label-loving politician Julie Bishop schools Vogue editor Anna Wintour on the ‘edgy’ Australian designers she should wear
She’s as well known for her sartorial accomplishments as she is for her esteemed political career.
And Julie Bishop even had some advice for the most powerful woman in fashion, Anna Wintour, during the Vogue editor’s trip Down Under.
The 62-year-old former Minister for Foreign Affairs clued in her the 69-year-old fashionista in the Australian designers she should be aware of.
Minister of Fashion! Label-loving Julie Bishop (right) schools Vogue editor Anna Wintour (left) on the ‘edgy’ Australian designers she should wear. Pictured at the Australian Open
‘I will tell her that Australian designers are among the most creative in the world,’ Julie told the Brisbane Times ahead of Anna’s speech at an Australian Open event.
She added that Aussie label makers have an ‘edgy approach’ and are worthy of the fashion editor’s attention.
In fact, the label-loving politician claims that Australian clothing brands are the best there are.
Fancy! ‘I will tell her that Australian designers are among the most creative in the world,’ Julie told the Brisbane Times ahead of Anna’s speech at an Australian Open event. Pictured 2018
Well-suited: She added that Aussie label makers have an ‘edgy approach’ and are worthy of the fashion editor’s attention. Pictured 2017
‘They are innovative, highly creative and talented and they can match, in fact best, anyone in the world,’ she said.
Anna is known for her savvy in all things sartorial and sets trends around the world.
However the British journalist admitted that she was, ‘not as familiar with Australian designers as I should be’ so Julie’s advice may be well received.
Top shoppers! ‘They are innovative, highly creative and talented and they can match, in fact best, anyone in the world,’ she said. Pictured 2016
Dressed up! Julie is well known to enjoy a lavish outfit and owns a bevvy swanky accessories including Chanel handbags and Louboutin heels. Pictured 2016
Julie is well known to enjoy a lavish outfit and owns a bevvy swanky accessories, which include a Chanel handbag worth approximately $2,850.
She likes her shoes too, having been seen wearing $930 Nicholas Kirkwood heels and a pair of $1,125 wedges from French designer Christian Louboutin.
Widely dubbed the ‘Minister of Fashion’, she drew criticism for donning a $32,000 Rachel Gilbert gown to the Mid-Winter Ball in 2017.
The former politician is often seen on the arm of her handsome property developer boyfriend David Panton.
Dressed to the nines! The former politician is often seen on the arm of her handsome property developer boyfriend David Panton (right). Pictured 2018