Hidden meaning in Kate Ceberano's Midwinter Ball dress
It's the annual Midwinter Ball in Canberra - a night where politicians get dressed to the nines and enjoy a glitzy evening hosted by the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery.
Most years the high fashion looks can also have a political message and this year is no different.
Australian singer Kate Ceberano led the way on Wednesday night with the Bedroom Eyes singer wearing a long black gown with words embroidered around the hem.
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Australian singer Kate Ceberano (right) lead the way with political messages in her clothing at the Midwinter Ball, with words embroidered around the hem of her tiered black maxi dress Alex Ellinghausen/ Fairfax
The words "beauty", "art", "love", and "grace" were there for all to see along the bottom of the tiered dress, which she showed off posing alongside Housing Minister Clare O'Neil.
"It's just a way of showing we are people in the business, putting hand fabrics, putting quill to paper, putting our voices to the stage, and it's really got to be protected," Ceberano told the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) of her sartorial choice.
The singer was at the event representing Australian music and culture, attending as a guest of Holly Rankin, the recording artist (who goes by the stage name Jack River) and cultural and political strategist behind agency Sentiment.
Ceberano was there with her husband Lee Rogers and the couple in black ensembles happily posed for the cameras.
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Ceberano was there with her husband Lee Rogers and the couple in black ensembles happily posed for the cameras. Dominic Lorrimer/ Fairfax Media
The Pash singer wasn't the only one using her clothes to make a statement.
Senator Larissa Waters accessorised her green satin halterneck gown with drop earrings of two love hearts, one of which depicts the Palestinian flag.
"Always was" is written on the top heart.
The Greens leader wore her blonde locks pulled back for full effect and opted against wearing any other jewellery to make her statement earrings stand out even more.
Jo Taranto (left) worked with sustainable stylist Jo Gambale and Sydney designer Daisy Rose Cooper to bring the nature-inspired bespoke gown to life. Alex Ellinghausen/ Fairfax
Jo Taranto, an environmental strategist and the partner of Labor MP Jerome Laxale, also used her dress to make a point.
Taranto worked with sustainable stylist Jo Gambale and Sydney designer Daisy Rose Cooper to bring the nature-inspired bespoke gown to life.
"It's antique French linen that's been over dyed with blue gum leaves… and black tea," Tarnato told SMH.
"This is a big year for nature reform, and I would love to see the government do their best to make change."
It wasn't all politicial though, there was an array of stunning beaded and bejewlled gowns.
Block colour also had a moment with the prime minister's future wife, Jodie Haydon, doing it best in a simple yet stylish red crepe Carla Zampatti gown.
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