Elsa Pataky and Lucy Damon head up A-List crowd

Elsa Pataky and Lucy Damon turned the opening night of Fashion Week Australia into their own girls’ night out.

What a start to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

Despite the torrential rain, Camilla and Marc’s show to kick off the glam event was an amazing success.

Elsa Pataky and Lucy Damon arrive at Fashion Week. Picture: Richard Dobson

The designers pulled the who’s who of Australia’s fashion and social scenes to help celebrate their 15th anniversary.

Jessica Gomes was on the guest list, rather than the catwalk. Picture: Getty Images

The highlight on the runway was Victoria’s Secret model Georgia Fowler, who closed the show.

Tahnee Atkinson in relaxed style. Picture: Getty Images

It was a fleeting visit for Fowler who jets out of the country tomorrow.

Sylvia Jeffreys takes a tailored approach. Picture: Richard Dobson

“I am off to Cannes Film Festival in the morning,” the New Zealand-born model revealed.

Victoria’s Secret model Georgia Fowler. Picture: Richard Dobson

“It is always exciting to come home to work and catch up with everyone.”

Anna Heinrich brightens up the room. Picture: Richard Dobson

Special guest of Vogue Australia Elsa Pataky looked stunning, accompanied by good friend Lucy Damon, the wife of Matt Damon, who told The Daily Telegraph she had fallen in love with life Down Under.

Nadia Fairfax opts for rich patterns and textures. Australia. Picture: Richard Dobson

“I love the people in Australia. Everyone I have met has been so warm and welcoming,” she said.

Other A-listers in the front row included Jessica Gomes, Anna Heinrich, Sara Donaldson, Sylvia Jeffreys, Tahnee Atkinson and Edwina McCann.