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Sydney's glamorous elite descended on Mimi's in Coogee on Thursday to attend the 2026 Ladies Luncheon Committee for the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation.
It was a who's who of high-society as some of the wealthiest women on the east coast arrived flashing their net worth in diamonds and designer handbags.
However, there were some notable faces missing from the soiree - one being Ashleigh McDonald, who is now dating lawyer Nick Pitt, the ex-husband of PR queen Montarna McDonald.
Reports emerged earlier this year that Sydney-based Montarna was blindsided when Nick debuted his new whirlwind relationship with entrepreneur Ashleigh.
Now it seems that Ashleigh may have been a no-show at the luncheon, despite usually being in attendance, having been seen at the event last year.
Our sources say Sydney's social set are stunned by how fast the new couple's five-month relationship has been moving.
Sydney's glamorous elite descended on Mimi's in Coogee on Thursday to attend the 2026 Ladies Luncheon Committee for the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation. Pictured: Montarna McDonald and Bernadette Fahey
However, there was one notable face missing from the soiree - Ashleigh McDonald, who is now dating lawyer Nick Pitt (both pictured), the ex-husband of Montarna McDonald
It's possible the 42 Private founder missed out on an invite to this year's gathering since Montarna (pictured) was in attendance
It's possible the 42 Private founder missed out on an invite to this year's gathering since Montarna was in attendance.
Montarna was seen arriving with her close friend Pilates queen Bernadette Sukkar (née Fahey).
Montarna put on a busty display with the Meshki chartreuse satin midi dress, featuring a daring chest cut-out.
She could be seen carrying a metallic silver Rabanne handbag, worth $1,890 with a fringe finish, as she donned a pair of oversized sunglasses.
Bernadette went for a more angelic look with the Rachel Gilbert Elley dress in ivory, dropping $895 on the frock.
She added a pair of white slingback Prada shoes worth $1,950.
Montarna was seen arriving with her close friend Pilates queen Bernadette Sukkar (née Fahey)
Bernadette went for an angelic look with the Rachel Gilbert Elley dress in ivory, dropping $895 on the frock
Also missing from the exclusive event were the Tzaneros women, who we hear swerved the high-society gathering after the family hired a crisis manager to massage their image in the press.
The Tzaneros shipping dynasty has kept a low profile since the collapse of family-owned ACFS Port Logistics, which owes more than $270million to over 60 creditors.
However, Anthony Tzaneros' wife Poppy - from the influential O'Neil family behind property development firm Addenbrooke - and his sister Barbara Coombes recently failed to heed the advice of their family.
The pair made headlines over the weekend when they stepped back into the social spotlight to celebrate Bernadette's Y2K-themed birthday bash as she turned 36.
Daily Mail understands that while the luncheon would usually see Poppy and Barbara in attendance, the family heads Terry Tzaneros and wife Anne have barred family members from attending and attracting too much attention.
Elsewhere at the soiree, Louise O'Neil, daughter of late billionaire Donald Hay, flaunted her recent transformation following the birth of her second child.
Elsewhere, Louise O'Neil, daughter of late billionaire Donald Hay, flaunted her recent transformation following the birth of her second child
Lou tagged jewellery designer Carat Cake in a few Instagram Stories as she showed off the tennis necklace and bracelet, as well as a pair of oval earrings
Lou was seen arriving with socialite Kristina Macourt, who upped the glam with a brown maxi skirt under an $895 black jacket by Rotate with a faux fur shawl collar
She shares son Otis, two, and daughter Ophelia, 11 months, with husband Jake O'Neil.
Society snitches have recently informed us Lou's new trim figure is all thanks to weight-loss jabs.
She was certainly enjoying looking the part of glamorous socialite at the luncheon, flashing her wealth in diamonds worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Lou tagged jewellery designer Carat Cake in a few Instagram Stories as she showed off the tennis necklace and bracelet, as well as a pair of oval earrings.
The earrings and bracelet are $3,000 and $6,000 respectively, while the necklace is worth an eye-watering $20,000.
She accessorised the luxury items over a pink Magda Butrym dress worth $2,488, adding a pair of white kitten heels to the look.
Simone Holtznagel looked pretty in pink, wearing the Salma strapless dress by Rachel Gilbert, which goes for $1,100
The model opted for a Sabrina Carpenter-inspired hairdo with voluminous waves and a wispy fringe, and was seen posing with her sister Madeline Holtznagel
Meanwhile, sister Madeline, who is dating billionaire pub baron Justin Hemmes, flaunted her trim figure in a $3,244 beige floral minidress by Magda Butrym
Madeline accessorised with a $2,720 pair of René Caovilla sandals with a spiral heel strap and a Saint Laurent clutch, adding a diamond cuff to her wrist
Lou was seen arriving with socialite Kristina Macourt, who upped the glam with a brown maxi skirt under an $895 black jacket by Rotate with a faux fur shawl collar.
She accessorised the flashy look with a pair of retro $780 Gucci sunnies and a $4,100 Fendi handbag.
Simone Holtznagel looked pretty in pink, wearing the Salma strapless dress by Rachel Gilbert, which goes for $1,100.
She paired the frock with a beige Jacquemus Le Bambino bag worth $1,690, and strappy nude heels.
The model opted for a Sabrina Carpenter-inspired hair-do with voluminous waves and a wispy fringe.
Sporting a glamorous makeup look, she finished the ensemble with a string of diamonds around her neck.
Roxy Jacenko was also in attendance, one of her first public outings in some time
Alyce Tran, who recently married her partner Robert Simpkins, opted for an ivory top tucked into a creased yellow skirt
Her sister, stylist Carline Tran, was also in attendance, wearing an all-black ensemble
Meanwhile, sister Madeline, who is dating billionaire pub baron Justin Hemmes, flaunted her trim figure in a $3,244 beige floral minidress by Magda Butrym.
Madeline accessorised with a $2,720 pair of René Caovilla sandals with a spiral heel strap and a Saint Laurent clutch, adding a diamond cuff to her wrist.
Opting for a similar makeup look to her sister, she then chose to slick her blonde locks back into a tight updo.
Roxy Jacenko was also in attendance, one of her first public outings in some time.
The PR maven was garbed in all-black attire, carrying an Hermès Birkin handbag as she accessorised with diamond jewellery.
Alyce Tran, who recently married her partner Robert Simpkins, opted for an ivory top tucked into a creased yellow skirt.
Pictured are 2026 Ladies Luncheon Committee members Madeline, Zena Nasser White, Deborah Symond O'Neil, and founder Harriet Waugh
She carried a pink Prada drawstring handbag which goes for $1,850.
Her sister, stylist Carline Tran, was also in attendance, wearing an all-black ensemble.
Deborah Symond O'Neil, daughter of Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond, stepped out in a pink textured midi dress by Zara.
She was seen posing with Sydney hotelier Harriet Waugh, who founded the Ladies Luncheon Committee in 2016.
Harriet flashed her wealth in a white Dior gown, worth around $13,100, decorated with a colourful bow print, pairing the frock with gold heels.
With them was the latest committee member Zena Nasser White, who made an appearance at the luncheon after laying low in recent months.
The Real Housewives of Sydney star Krissy Marsh appeared to be having a whale of a time, as she was seen laughing upon arrival with a friend
The blonde beauty, who has had quite the volatile relationship with WiseTech Global founder husband Richard White, slipped into a butterfly-printed gown.
She accentuated the conservative neckline with an elaborate pearl necklace.
The Real Housewives of Sydney star Krissy Marsh appeared to be having a whale of a time, as she was seen laughing upon arrival with a friend.
Garbed in a pink gown, the TV personality paired the look with a beige designer handbag.
Luxury jewellery designer Zena K'Dor wore a polka-dot dress with a classic A-line halter-neck silhouette.
She carried a black Hermès Birkin in hand and was seen arriving with one of her top clients, philanthropist Sharon Maroun, wife of Earthworx founder Anthony Maroun.
Luxury jewellery designer Zena K'Dor wore a polka dot dress with a classic A-line halter neck silhouette
She carried a black Hermès Birkin in hand and was seen arriving with one her top clients, philanthropist Sharon Maroun, wife of Earthworx founder Anthony Maroun
Laura Hazzouri, a Sydney socialite, risked a wardrobe malfunction in an ivory gown with a plunging neckline
Remi Lindsay of Gavin Rubenstein's TRG hid her eyes behind a pair of designer glasses as she arrived wearing a pastel yellow gown
Interior designer and business director Melissa Olga Athineos opted for a white gown under a blue shawl
She appeared to be having a ball, getting on the champers very quickly ahead of the main event
Melissa could be seen drinking from a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label NV as she entered the venue with other attendees
Interior designer Sarah Parry Okeden stepped out in a metallic gold-dusted Chanel coat worth $8,102
Sydney socialite Marine Mariolle de Tizac, married to La Caisse Managing Director Charles-Edouard Mariolle De Tizac, flaunted her figure in a form-fitting blue gown
Laura Hazzouri, wife of billionaire Charbel Hazzouri, risked a wardrobe malfunction in an ivory gown with a plunging neckline.
She also joined the gaggle of women showing up with Birkins on their arms.
Remi Lindsay of Gavin Rubenstein's TRG hid her eyes behind a pair of designer glasses as she arrived wearing a pastel yellow gown.
She covered the frock up with a beige trench coat and tottered into the event on a pair of towering high heels.
Interior designer and business director Melissa Olga Athineos opted for a white gown under a blue shawl.
She appeared to be having a ball, getting on the champers very quickly ahead of the main event.
Melissa could be seen drinking from a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label NV as she entered the venue with other attendees.
Interior designer Sarah Parry Okeden stepped out in a metallic gold-dusted Chanel coat worth $8,102.
Sydney socialite Marine Mariolle de Tizac, married to La Caisse Managing Director Charles-Edouard Mariolle De Tizac, flaunted her figure in a form-fitting blue gown.
The couple appears to run in the same circles as the likes of Ellie Aitkin, the woman at the centre of a society love triangle after her husband Charlie Aitken, a high-profile investment banker, ran off with her best friend Hollie Nasser.
They share children James and Poppy together.
The Ladies Luncheon Committee for the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation is the brainchild of philanthropist and Sydney hotelier Harriet Waugh.
Founded in 2016, the exclusive annual event has raised over $3.5million since its inception to support newborn intensive care and high-risk pregnancies.
Harriet sits on the committee with Deborah Symond O'Neil and model Madeline Holtznagel, after Georgie Curran retired from the group last year.
This year, the committee announced philanthropist Zena Nasser White will be joining them.
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