Speculation is mounting that Australian fashion influencer and former WAG Nadia Bartel may have quietly tied the knot, after she was spotted leaving one of Melbourne's most exclusive bridal boutiques.
The 39-year-old was photographed exiting the high-end Toorak store Le Louvre this week, clutching a substantial garment bag that immediately set tongues wagging. The sighting comes just months after her split from fiancé Todd Barrow, with whom she shares a young son.
A Tell-Tale Garment Bag Fuels Rumours
Paparazzi images show Bartel looking effortlessly chic in a cream knit top and black trousers, carefully carrying what appears to be a dress bag from the luxury establishment. Le Louvre is renowned for stocking elite bridal designers such as Pronovias and Milla Nova, making it a destination for Melbourne's most discerning brides-to-be.
The timing of her visit is particularly intriguing given her recent relationship history. Bartel confirmed her separation from Barrow in April of this year, after nearly two years together and one year of engagement.
From Football WAG to Fashion Entrepreneur
Bartel first came to public attention as the wife of AFL star Jimmy Bartel, with whom she shares two sons. Since their separation in 2019, she has built a formidable career as a fashion entrepreneur with her label Henne and as a prominent social media influencer.
Her relationship with Barrow, a property developer, seemed to mark a new chapter before their unexpected split earlier this year. Neither party has spoken publicly about the reasons behind their separation.
Melbourne's High Society Abuzz With Speculation
The sighting has set Melbourne's social circles alight with theories about the mysterious garment bag's contents. While it could simply contain an outfit for one of the many high-profile events Bartel attends, the bridal-specific nature of the boutique has led many to suspect wedding-related plans.
Representatives for Bartel have not responded to requests for comment, leaving fans and followers to speculate about whether Melbourne's style icon might be preparing to walk down the aisle once more.
