On Thursday night, Sydney played host to the ELLE Next Gen Awards. Taking place on the first warm spring evening, more than 130 guests arrived to the smell of spring blooms wafting in the air — aptly setting the scene for an evening designed to champion the country’s freshest and most inspiring new talent.
As the sun set, ELLE Australia’s editor, Jessica Bailey — who was dressed in a glittering gown by iconic Australian label Romance Was Born — warmly welcomed…

