Deborah Symond O'Neil, the heiress to the Aussie Home Loans fortune, made a spectacularly stylish arrival at Sydney Airport this Tuesday. The socialite, often dubbed the 'it girl' of the Eastern Suburbs, was travelling with her husband Ned O'Neil and their two young children, but it was her head-turning, high-fashion ensemble that truly captured attention.
A Head-to-Toe Hermès Affair
The 37-year-old mother-of-two curated a colourful yet casually elegant look that belied its eye-watering price tag. Her outfit was a masterclass in luxury, centred almost entirely on pieces from the revered French fashion house, Hermès.
She stepped out in a pair of vibrant pink silk trousers from Hermès, valued at a staggering $7,310. These were expertly paired with a matching $1,985 Hermès cardigan and $1,375 Hermès sandals. The total cost of her clothing alone approached a small fortune.
Accessorising with Tiffany & Co. and More
No luxury look is complete without significant jewellery, and Deborah did not disappoint. She adorned her neck with a stunning $6,250 Tiffany HardWear necklace, adding a bold, modern touch to the soft silk of her outfit.
Her wrists were decorated with an assortment of scrunchies and bracelets, while the pièce de résistance—a hot pink Hermès Birkin bag—was carefully balanced atop her suitcase as she navigated the departures terminal. Deborah wore her signature blonde hair in loose, bouncy curls and opted for a makeup-free look, showcasing her natural complexion.
From Elaborate Wedding to Family Life
Deborah Symond O'Neil first rose to national prominence in April 2018 following her extraordinarily lavish wedding to Ned O'Neil. The celebration, held at Hamilton Island's exclusive Qualia resort, spanned three days and was attended by 120 guests.
The ceremony was a family affair, with both famous fathers present: Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond and Ned's father, superyacht broker Denis O'Neil. At the time, Ned told The Sydney Morning Herald he was "marrying the love of my life."
The couple have since welcomed two children. Their son, Beau, was born in 2020 at Sydney's leading private Mater hospital. Their daughter, Violet, followed in October 2021. During this recent airport sighting, Deborah was seen busily checking her phone while keeping a watchful eye on her young family, blending the life of a high-profile socialite with that of a hands-on mother.
