Aussie A-Listers glam up for GQ Men of the Year Awards

And the female powerhouses stole the show.

Nov 15, 2018 7:20am
By Jess Pullar

If Wednesday night's GQ Men of the Year Awards are anything to go by, it's clear Australia has a multitude of inspiring males trailblazing the way for the next generation.

But we can't forget our army of female powerhouses who joined them. And, if we're frank, they were the one's who stole the show.

The glammed-up celebs celebrated the awards - and GQ's 20th birthday - in true style this week as they recognised some of Australia's most inspirational and talented people.

Among the night's attendees was *The Project's* Lisa Wilkinson. (Image: Getty)
Among the night's attendees was The Project's Lisa Wilkinson. (Image: Getty)

The event itself brings together over 300 VIPs from sporting, music, fashion and entrepreneurial backgrounds. This year, Lisa Wilkinson, Pia Miller and Naomi Watts were among the celebrities joining the prominent Australian men.

Taking out the coveted GQ Man of the Year Award was Australian actor and director Joel Edgerton, who also used the night to debut his relationship with high profile stylist Christine Centenera from Vogue Australia, with the pair stepping out on the red carpet together.

Meanwhile homegrown actress Elizabeth Debicki took out the award for Woman of the Year after securing a number of prominent roles in Hollywood over the past year. This includes a leading role in the highly-anticipated Steve McQueen movie Widows, which has generated Oscar buzz.

But there was plenty more to the star-studded event than just the awards. From floor length gowns to LBDs, and more velvet suits than one could count: The red (or more accurately, black) carpet didn't fail to disappoint.

Keep scrolling to see all the glam looks from this years GQ Men of the Year Awards.

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Australian actress Naomi Watts' lob and bright green feathered clutch brightened up her dark ensemble. (Image: Getty)
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Australian actress Naomi Watts' lob and bright green feathered clutch brightened up her dark ensemble. (Image: Getty)

Former *Home and Away* actress and model Pia Miller turned heads in white. (Image: Getty)
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Former Home and Away actress and model Pia Miller turned heads in white. (Image: Getty)

Despite [recent whispers of trouble in paradise](https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/celeb-news/kyly-clarke-michael-clarke-assistant-52338|target="_blank"), former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke and wife Kyly couldn't have looked more loved up. *(Image: Getty)*
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Despite recent whispers of trouble in paradise, former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke and wife Kyly couldn't have looked more loved up. (Image: Getty)

The big winner of the night Joel Edgerton looked chuffed to receive the coveted *GQ* Man of the Year award.
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The big winner of the night Joel Edgerton looked chuffed to receive the coveted GQ Man of the Year award.

When fashion and juxtaposition collide: Australian designer Pip Edwards wore a slinky ice blue metallic frock paired with polka-dot heels. (Image: Getty)
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When fashion and juxtaposition collide: Australian designer Pip Edwards wore a slinky ice blue metallic frock paired with polka-dot heels. (Image: Getty)

Professional mixed martial artist Robert Whittaker and partner Sofia Whittaker were all smiles. *(Image: Getty)*
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Professional mixed martial artist Robert Whittaker and partner Sofia Whittaker were all smiles. (Image: Getty)

As always, television host Lisa Wilkinson looked gorgeous as she presented during the event. *(Image: Getty)*
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As always, television host Lisa Wilkinson looked gorgeous as she presented during the event. (Image: Getty)

American model Lucky Blue Smith nailed the sultry look on the red carpet. *(Image: Getty)*
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American model Lucky Blue Smith nailed the sultry look on the red carpet. (Image: Getty)

Television host Andrew O'Keefe was on fine form as he presented during the evening. *(Image: Getty)*
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Television host Andrew O'Keefe was on fine form as he presented during the evening. (Image: Getty)

American model Emily Ratajkowski and her risque get-up took home the International Woman of the Year award at the event. *(Image: Getty)*
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American model Emily Ratajkowski and her risque get-up took home the International Woman of the Year award at the event. (Image: Getty)

Australian model Jessica Gomes looked gorgeous in a floor-length gown paired with drop earrings. *(Image: Getty)*
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Australian model Jessica Gomes looked gorgeous in a floor-length gown paired with drop earrings. (Image: Getty)

Australian model Jarrod Scott looked dapper in a velvet suit. *(Image: Getty)*
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Australian model Jarrod Scott looked dapper in a velvet suit. (Image: Getty)

*Vogue Australia's* Edwina McCann and Christine Centenera proved black is always the new black. *(Image: Getty)*
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Vogue Australia's Edwina McCann and Christine Centenera proved black is always the new black. (Image: Getty)

YouTuber Josh Heuston turned it on with a bold blazer. *(Image: Getty)*
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YouTuber Josh Heuston turned it on with a bold blazer. (Image: Getty)

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