Gathering at Sydney Theatre Company overlooking the harbour, marie claire’s annual International Women’s Day celebration returned in style, convening a remarkable community of women.
The event was presented in partnership with L’Oréal and supported by Figur, with special thanks to Tread Softly and Bollinger.
Held in honour of International Women’s Day, the event brought together leaders, creatives, advocates and changemakers from across Australia to celebrate the achievements of women while continuing the conversation around equality and collective progress.
Framed by sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and the iconic Harbour Bridge beyond, guests arrived to a room alive with conversation, a feverish hum of anticipation building as the afternoon unfolded.
Among those in attendance were Grace Tame, Chanel Contos, Jessica Rowe, Jennifer Robinson, Krew Boylan, Melissa Leong, Victoria Lee and Tara Rae Moss, alongside a broader network of writers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders shaping Australia’s cultural landscape.
A glamorous red carpet moment set the tone for the afternoon, welcoming the event’s luminaries in statement-making style as guests arrived for the celebration.
Below, discover the standout looks from marie claire’s 2026 International Women’s Day celebration.
All Of The Standout Red Carpet Looks From marie claire’s IWD Lunch
Jess Rowe
Jennifer Robinson & Grace Tame
Grace Toombs
Anna Heinrich
Yvonne Weldon
Krew Boylan
Maddy MacRae
Ana Thu Nyugen
Melissa Leong
Amy Shark
Jules Robinson
Sam Harris
Victoria Lee
Georgie McCourt
Tara Rae Moss
Noor Azizah
Jess Fox
Tash Sefton
