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Stars sparkle at ladies lunch

The cream of Sydney's TV talent joined socialites, models and businesspeople at the annual Crown Ladies Lunch, co-hosted by The Australian Women's Weekly.

The cream of Sydney’s TV talent joined socialites, models and businesspeople at the annual Crown Ladies Lunch, co-hosted by The Australian Women’s Weekly.

Former breakfast TV queens Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Mel Doyle stole the spotlight, showing off their fabulous figures in form-fitting frocks.

Actress Rachael Taylor brought some Hollywood glamour, while models Jessica Gomes and Jordan and Zac Stenmark upped the fashion factor.

Roslyn Packer, Gretel Packer and her daughter Francesca Barham were the ever-gracious hosts of the afternoon, which was held in David Jones’ historic Market Street ballroom.

The luncheon raised funds and awareness for White Ribbon Australia.

Gretel Packer, Roslyn Packer, Helen McCabe and Francesca Barham.

Kerri-Anne Kennerley looked absolutely fabulous in canary yellow.

Mel Doyle showing off her 9kg weight loss alongside former colleague Natalie Barr.

David Koch and Natalie Barr.

Jesinta Campbell and Sam Armytage.

Aussie model Jessica Gomes.

Rosie Batty with Helen McCabe and White Ribbon ambassador Rachael Taylor.

Jessica Gomes with the Stenmark brothers.

Amazing women in white: Rachael Taylor and Jessica Gomes.

Kerri-Anne Kennerley with model twins Zac and Jordan Stenmark.

Rival morning show hosts Karl Stefanovic and Sam Armytage.

Three generations: Gretel Packer, Roslyn Packer and Francesca Barham.

Pregnant Leila McKinnon looked radiant in white.

Sandra Sully, Bauer CEO Matthew Stanton and Natarsha Belling.

Kerri-Anne Kennerley was the life of the party.

Black Caviar’s owners with Rosie Batty.

The ballroom of David Jones’ historic Market Street store was a stunning venue.

A floral horse

Neil Perry putting the finishing touches on entrées.

The Neil Perry entrée.

The main was prepared by Guillaume Brahimi.

Neil Perry prepared food in an open kitchen in full view of diners.

David Jones put on a fashion show featuring the latest autumn race wear.

Jessica Gomes smoulders in a red race day number.

An all-white design on the catwalk.

Anthony Callea performed at the event.

Helen McCabe and Rachael Taylor took to the stage to discuss domestic violence.

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