Elite Australian Socialites Command Attention at Saint Laurent's Paris Fashion Week Show
A curated selection of Australia's wealthiest figures were notably present at the exclusive Saint Laurent event, while one prominent influencer was reportedly absent.
Paris Fashion Week saw a distinct Australian presence this year, with several high-profile socialites hand-picked to attend the exclusive Saint Laurent show. The event, a highlight of the fashion calendar, draws global celebrities and industry insiders to the City of Love.
Among the attendees were Sydney socialite and notable Saint Laurent client Kate Champion, the ex-wife of Laser Clinics Australia founder Alistair Champion. She was accompanied by her step-daughter Holly Lucas.
Also in attendance was aged-care mogul Areti Arvanitis, who, with her husband Peter, recently sold a portfolio of former Heritage Care properties for $95.3 million. Arvanitis was seen with other Australian guests including Sarah Lucas and Niki Paris.
IMAGE2 Aussie socialite Niki Paris was also spotted mingling with Lucas and Champion | IMAGE9 This year, some of Sydney and Melbourne's most elite socialites were hand-picked to attend the exclusive Saint Laurent show at Paris Fashion Week. Pictured (L to R): Sarah Lucas, Niki Paris, Areti Arvanitis, and Danielle Angelodemou | IMAGE10 Group photos were shared on Instagram showing the Australian social set hanging out together at the fashion show | IMAGE4 Lucas was accompanied by her step-daughter Holly Lucas | IMAGE5 Also in attendance was aged-care mogul Areti Arvanitis, who, with her husband Peter, formerly co-owned Covid hotspot Epping Gardens before selling their portfolio of six former Heritage Care properties for $95.3 million last month | IMAGE6 The Australian contingent were led by Sydney socialite and legendary Saint Laurent spender Kate Champion | IMAGE7 Champion - the ex-wife of Laser Clinics Australia founder Alistair Champion - shared several photos to Instagram of her stunning Saint Laurent mini dress |
The exclusive guest list underscored the brand's strategy of inviting influential figures. Notably absent from this year's Saint Laurent presentation was billionaire influencer Laura Hazzouri, who had attended the previous year. Hazzouri, who recently generated discussion around displays of wealth, posted holiday photos and a video of the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2027 runway to social media this week.
IMAGE1 Billionaire influencer Laura Hazzouri - who recently sparked the infamous old money vs new money debate with her gauche display of wealth - was absent for the Saint Laurent event despite attending last year | IMAGE3 Hazzouri posted holiday photos with her husband and three children on Instagram this week, but also shared a video of the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2027 runway - hinting she was longing for Paris Fashion Week |
The show itself featured international celebrities such as Zoe Kravitz, Hailey Bieber, and supermodel Kate Moss, highlighting Paris Fashion Week's status as a premier global fashion event.