Why a bizarre high society business partnership is raising eyebrows in Sydney’s east – as ‘it girls’ team up in most unlikely way

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Sydney’s social circuit just delivered a double act no one saw coming.

Socialites Dina Broadhurst and Bernadette Sukkar, longtime friends, have collaborated on a stunning art installation that’s generating buzz throughout Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Last week, the founder of Body by Berner hinted at a new project, posting videos of herself and Dina, 50, practicing poses in workout clothes at the studio.

Bernadette, age 36, shared that the project took six months to develop. She worked with Composite Sydney, a design studio, to create sculptures based on their bodies using robots and recycled plastic.

‘Not ready to share everything just yet… but something epic is coming…’ she wrote.

Pilates instructor and recent wife of Buildcorp CEO Jordan Sukkar, has expanded her horizons from the studio to the art world, even becoming the subject of artwork herself. She’s collaborating with Sydney artist Dina, known for her nude portraits that are popular in the city’s most luxurious homes.

The collaboration has surprised many in the industry. People are wondering why Bernadette, who built a successful and clean-living brand, would move into suggestive artwork, especially after finally gaining acceptance among influential circles.

Dina, a 50-year-old artist, is known for provocative performances and earns a living creating nude artworks that feature her breasts.

Okay, so I’ve been following her for ages, and honestly, this is SO interesting! It’s not just her changing things up, but it’s coming from her friend, the Pilates queen! And with another studio opening, it’s like she’s totally reinventing herself, searching for a whole new vibe. I’m obsessed to see what she does next!

As for the sculptures, it’s still unclear whether they’ll debut in public or private spaces. 

She launched her studio in North Bondi in May 2023, and it rapidly gained popularity as a go-to fitness destination for trendsetters in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

She’s opening a second gym, though the exact location hasn’t been revealed yet. She promises it will have a completely different look and feel compared to her original gym in Bondi.

The socialite showed off her new home online on Tuesday, sharing that she’d bought large mirrors costing $18,000.

Bernadette shared a collection of fabric and paint swatches, suggesting she’s planning a more dramatic and cozy look for her new studio. This is a change from her previous studio, which had a clean, simple style and focused on carefully chosen artwork.

Among the photos, she shared an update on one of the nude sculptures she and Dina are working on, hinting that the plastic statues will be ready for her new location soon.

While some people might be surprised by their business collaboration, their close friendship has been well-known for a while.

Bernadette and Dina have been close friends for years. Dina was a guest of honor at Bernadette’s extravagant wedding to Jordan Sukkar, which took place at Scots College in November 2024.

She welcomed the bride and bridesmaids to her recently updated home in Double Bay on the morning of the wedding.

Dina made a striking entrance in a bold plum dress, shortly after news surfaced about her breakup with John Winning Jr., just before his wedding.

Dina wore a revealing outfit that showed a lot of skin, including her cleavage and buttocks, which were visible through her clothing and a minimal thong.

The 50-year-old is also a regular at Bernadette’s Pilates classes. 

 

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