An Australian reality television personality caused a stir at a high-profile Sydney gathering this week by arriving in an outfit that spectacularly blurred the lines between loungewear and high fashion.
A Robe on the Red Carpet
Emma 'Pills' Pillemer, the 24-year-old star of 'Made In Bondi' and founder of a jewellery brand, became the centre of attention at the PATRÓN Hacienda event at Oxford House on Wednesday. Attendees were expecting 'summer chic' attire, but Pillemer confidently posed for photographers wearing a plush, branded bathrobe.
The robe, which featured logos from the tequila brand and the venue, was actually official merchandise gifted to guests. Underneath, Pillemer revealed a striking maroon latex dress that showcased her figure. She completed her unconventional look with wavy blonde hair, bronzed makeup, strappy black heels, a sequinned purse, and glasses she donned later in the evening.
A Constellation of Reality Stars
The event was a magnet for well-known faces from Australian reality television. Among them was the Married At First Sight power couple Evelyn Ellis, 29, and Duncan James, 39. Ellis, a former Big Brother contestant, turned heads in a crocheted two-piece that highlighted her toned midsection, her hair slicked back in a top knot. James kept it casual in black jeans, a black shirt, and white trainers.
Model Morgan Waterhouse embraced the summer theme in a white singlet, navy trousers, and Birkenstock sandals. The guest list also featured a strong media presence, with Aussie presenter Danny Clayton posing alongside GQ Australia's Will Lennox and Vogue Australia's Charlie Calver.
More Fashion Highlights from the Night
Other notable arrivals included Love Island's Mimi Paranihi, 26, who wore a low-cut black dress, and Big Brother's Josh Carroll, 35, who opted for a sleek all-white ensemble. Carroll was photographed with TikTok star Lucas White-Smith and The Bachelor's Bella Varelis, rounding out a night that proved Sydney's social scene is as unpredictable as it is glamorous.
While Pillemer's bathrobe initially confused onlookers, it ultimately served as a clever piece of branded promotion and a bold fashion statement, ensuring the event and its host were the talk of the town.
