Rarely-seen Aussie supermodel Gemma Ward cuts a stylish figure as she steps out for awards event in Sydney

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Gemma Ward cut a stylish figure this week as she stepped out for a fashion awards event in Sydney.

At the 2025 Elle Australia Next Gen Awards on Thursday, the well-known individual, aged 37 and known for her privacy, was the first to arrive, with a crowd of fashion enthusiasts in attendance.

At the event, Gemma stood out elegantly in a striking black dress designed by Christopher Esber, which hugged her figure beautifully.

The $950 dress featured a sheer, ribbed short-sleeve tee bodice that showed off Gemma’s trim torso

This design featured a tall collar, a cascading waterfall shape at the bottom, and a ruffled, elongated skirt with a gathered waist.

Gemma finished her look with a pair of black strappy heels.

For the special event, instead of opting for flashy accessories, Gemma chose a stunning diamond and liver necklace that drew attention without being too extravagant.

In place of the usual showy jewelry, Gemma decided to dress up with a captivating diamond and liver necklace for the occasion, which caught people’s eyes while maintaining elegance.

Instead of letting her golden hair cascade loose for the event, she allowed it to drape messily across her shoulders.

Gemma also wore a light rose shade on her lip and a dramatic smoky eye.

Fellow model Bambi Northwood-Blyth also attended the event, cutting a very glamorous figure.

Bambi, 34, wore a long, flowing dark grey gown that was embellished with glittering sequins.

The dress without sleeves, extending down to her feet, beautifully highlighted Bambi’s well-defined upper body with its impressive tone in her arms and shoulders.

Just like Gemma, Bambi opted for a minimalist style in her accessories, settling on a delicate silver chain-link bracelet.

Bambi looked chuffed to be attending the event, beaming as she happily posed for photographers. 

Former Miss Universe Australia Francesca Hung also put her best sartorial foot forward.

Also a vision in black, Francesca wore a striking, custom-fitted dress from label Krzysztof.

The satin sleeveless maxi dress also boasted a striking flourish at the low neckline.

In addition, Francesca adorned her ears with large, silvery hoop earrings and complemented her outfit with a black glittering bag that matched the style.

In her comfort zone, Francesca struck poses for the cameras, adding a soft pink lipstick and a gentle blush to highlight her striking cheekbones.

Former Victoria’s Secret model Sarah Stephens, 35, certainly added a pop of colour to proceedings.

She put on quite a daring display in a skimpy red mini dress that showed off her well-toned legs.

The tight outfit accentuated Sarah’s prominent bust, and she accessorized it with long gloves sporting a playful scoop design covering her hands.

In contrast to her worldwide recognition, Gemma Ward has chosen to maintain a more secluded lifestyle over the past few years, prioritizing her family and artistic endeavors instead of the fast-paced realm of the fashion industry.

In simpler terms, she raises her kids Naia, Jet, and Kirra alongside her long-term companion, David Letts. Previously, she expressed her focus on nurturing motherhood and maintaining a down-to-earth lifestyle that keeps her away from the spotlight.

This occasion marks an uncommon public emergence for the woman from Perth, who currently lives in Sydney and is renowned for her dedication to a secluded, seaside lifestyle.

In the early 2000s, Gemma gained widespread recognition as a leading figure in the ‘doll-face’ modeling trend. Beyond her modeling career, she has also ventured into acting, with notable roles in movies such as The Great Gatsby and The Strangers.

Recently, she shared an unanticipated piece of wisdom that Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen had given her in the past.

Among the many pieces of advice the industry veteran, aged 45, shared with the Australian model, the most unexpected was this: ‘Always avoid paying for anything.’

When talking with RUSSH, the actress disclosed that the world’s top-earning model didn’t just offer one piece of advice to her.

Gemma said the blonde beauty also spoke with her about how to style an ‘off-duty model’ look.

Gemma mentioned that some folks have their unique way of playing, while there’s also the casual off-duty style often associated with a signature model, which usually consists of jeans and a simple tee.

Gisele often advises me to stick to casual attire like T-shirts and jeans, and insists on not spending money on purchases. However, I’ve always been drawn towards exploring different fashion styles.

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2025-09-06 10:03