Gladys Berejiklian and Julie Bishop lead the star arrivals at

Gladys Berejiklian and Julie Bishop lead the star arrivals at the Carla Zampatti Fashion Show

Gladys Berejiklian was caught in a downpour in Sydney on Wednesday night as she left for the Carla Zampatti fashion show.

The former Premier of New South Wales, 52, looked dapper in a royal purple suit with crossed lapels and slit sleeves.

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

Gladys Berejiklian (pictured) was caught in a downpour in Sydney on Wednesday night as she headed to the Carla Zampatti fashion show

Gladys Berejiklian (pictured) was caught in a downpour in Sydney on Wednesday night as she headed to the Carla Zampatti fashion show

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

Flashing her gold bracelets, she ran across the damp sidewalk to the venue and immediately spotted some of her friends.

She opted for a minimalist makeup look for fashion night as she applied an earthy red lipstick.

The former Premier of New South Wales, 52, looked dapper in a royal purple suit with crossed lapels and slit sleeves

The former Premier of New South Wales, 52, looked dapper in a royal purple suit with crossed lapels and slit sleeves

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

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

Elsewhere, Julie Bishop looked sensational in an elegant Carla Zampatti gown in a shade of midnight blue that featured a large tulle ruffle at the left shoulder.

The former secretary of state, 66, complemented her look with towering black Aquazurra stilettos worth a stunning $1,440 and a sequin clutch.

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

Elsewhere, Julie Bishop (pictured) looked sensational in an elegant Carla Zampatti gown in a shade of midnight blue that featured a large tulle ruffle at the left shoulder

Elsewhere, Julie Bishop (pictured) looked sensational in an elegant Carla Zampatti gown in a shade of midnight blue that featured a large tulle ruffle at the left shoulder

The former secretary of state, 66, complemented her look with towering black Aquazurra stilettos worth a stunning $1,440 and a sequin clutch

The former secretary of state, 66, complemented her look with towering black Aquazurra stilettos worth a stunning $1,440 and a sequin clutch

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

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

Samantha Armytage beamed all over her face as she arrived on the arm of her husband Richard Lavender.

The 46-year-old TV veteran looked stunning in her lightweight khaki midi dress with slit sleeves.

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

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

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

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

The 46-year-old TV veteran looked stunning in her lightweight khaki midi dress with slit sleeves. Samantha completed her look with a pair of black pumps and carried a black clutch bag under her arm

The 46-year-old TV veteran looked stunning in her lightweight khaki midi dress with slit sleeves. Samantha completed her look with a pair of black pumps and carried a black clutch bag under her arm

Christian Wilkins made sure all eyes were on him in a sleek purple jumpsuit that hugged his slim frame.

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

Christian wore his luscious blonde locks down for the evening as he dared brave Sydney’s disastrous weather.

Christian Wilkins made sure all eyes were on him in a sleek purple jumpsuit that hugged his slim frame The 27-year-old fashionista wore a shoulder bag across his defined chest and a silver pendant around his neck

Christian Wilkins made sure all eyes were on him in a sleek purple jumpsuit that hugged his slim frame. The 27-year-old fashionista wore a shoulder bag across his defined chest and a silver pendant around his neck

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

The former Sunrise host, 52, looked divine in a black lace dress that was strapless, while her date shielded 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 appeared on the arm of her dear friend Nelson Aspen.  Both pictured

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

The former Sunrise host, 52, looked divine in a black lace dress that was strapless, while her date shielded 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 black lace dress that was strapless, while her date shielded her golden tresses from the rain with a white umbrella. Entertainment guru Nelson looked handsome in a black suit and blue shirt

Friends Laura Csortan and Anna Heinrich also posed with the 46-year-old model, complementing their stunning look in a beige pantsuit.

The pair both stepped out in strappy heels as the 36-year-old lawyer – who is married to The Bachelor’s Tom Robards – opted for a bold red look.

Csortan let her straight blonde locks fall freely while Heinrich pulled hers back into a ponytail to show off her flamboyant gold earrings.

Friends Laura Csortan, 46, (left) and Anna Heinrich, 36, (right) also showed up with the 46-year-old model and complemented their stunning look in a beige pantsuit

Friends Laura Csortan, 46, (left) and Anna Heinrich, 36, (right) also showed up with the 46-year-old model and complemented their stunning look in a beige pantsuit

The pair both stepped out in strappy heels as the lawyer, who is married to The Bachelor's Tom Robards, opted for a bold red look Csortan let her straight blonde locks fall freely while Heinrich pulled hers back into a ponytail to show off her flamboyant gold earrings

The pair both stepped out in strappy heels as the lawyer, who is married to The Bachelor’s Tom Robards, opted for a bold red look

Finally, Jules Robinson also opted for a bold bright red ensemble as she arrived in a belted dress.

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 bare handbag with her bare strappy heels.

Finally, Jules Robinson, 39, (pictured) also opted for a bold bright red ensemble as she arrived in a belted dress

Finally, Jules Robinson, 39, (pictured) also opted for a bold bright red ensemble as she arrived in a belted dress

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 bare handbag with her bare strappy heels

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