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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban on the red carpet. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban on the red carpet. Picture: Jonathan Ng

ARIA Awards 2018: Keith Urban, Rita Ora turn heads on red carpet in rainy Sydney

Staff writers
1 min read·November 28, 2018 - 11:00PM
News Corp Australia Network

The ARIA Awards might have been dished out, but there’s still plenty of time for the internet to weigh-in on celebs’ fashion choices.

It might have been dark and stormy in Sydney for the Australian music industry’s night of nights, but that didn’t stop celebs radiating in some stunning - and questionable - outfits.

From Sophie Monk’s daggy T-shirt wearing dad, to Imogen Anthony’s bizarre ‘sassy, b**ch, wh*re’ cut-out and R’n’B icon Mya’s incredbile gown, take a look at the fashion hits and misses of the 32nd Annual ARIA Awards.

MORE: What happened at the 32nd Annual ARIA Awards

Andrew Monk made clear who he was, alongside his daughter Sophie Monk. Picture: Matrix
Andrew Monk made clear who he was, alongside his daughter Sophie Monk. Picture: Matrix
Monk dazzled despite Sydney’s gloomy weather. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Monk dazzled despite Sydney’s gloomy weather. Picture: Jonathan Ng
The ‘Love Island’ host hasn’t forgotten how to work the camera. Picture: Getty
The ‘Love Island’ host hasn’t forgotten how to work the camera. Picture: Getty
Nicole Kidman announced she’d be attending with niece Lucia Hawley via Instagram. Picture: Instagram
Nicole Kidman announced she’d be attending with niece Lucia Hawley via Instagram. Picture: Instagram
Kidman showed off an amazing feathered top. Picture: Getty
Kidman showed off an amazing feathered top. Picture: Getty
Her partner, Keith Urban, is hosting the awards. Picture: Christian Gilles
Her partner, Keith Urban, is hosting the awards. Picture: Christian Gilles
After a 16-year absence, Sir Bob Geldof returned to the ARIA Awards. Picture: Getty
After a 16-year absence, Sir Bob Geldof returned to the ARIA Awards. Picture: Getty
Gelforf was a major international attendee. Picture: Matrix
Gelforf was a major international attendee. Picture: Matrix
The 5 Seconds of Summer all sported dark looks. Picture: Jonathan Ng
The 5 Seconds of Summer all sported dark looks. Picture: Jonathan Ng
5SoS were winners on the night. Picture: Christian Gilles
5SoS were winners on the night. Picture: Christian Gilles
Rita Ora made quite the entrance. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Rita Ora made quite the entrance. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Fairy vibes. Picture: Christian Gilles
Fairy vibes. Picture: Christian Gilles
Rock on. Picture: Getty
Rock on. Picture: Getty
Hair extensions for days. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Hair extensions for days. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Courter of red carpet controversy, Imogen Anthony, isn’t shying away from the cameras. Picture: Getty
Courter of red carpet controversy, Imogen Anthony, isn’t shying away from the cameras. Picture: Getty
Nailed it. Picture: Matrix
Nailed it. Picture: Matrix
DJ Havana Brown took a break from the mixing decks. Picture: Christian Gilles
DJ Havana Brown took a break from the mixing decks. Picture: Christian Gilles
Effortlessly elegant. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Effortlessly elegant. Picture: Jonathan Ng
R’n’B icon Mya wowed in a Jason Grech gown. Picture: Christian Gilles
R’n’B icon Mya wowed in a Jason Grech gown. Picture: Christian Gilles
Mya. Picture: Matrix
Mya. Picture: Matrix
TODAY’s music guru Richard Wilkins made an entrance with Virginia Burmeister. Picture: Getty
TODAY’s music guru Richard Wilkins made an entrance with Virginia Burmeister. Picture: Getty
Montaigne arrived in classical style. Picture: Getty
Montaigne arrived in classical style. Picture: Getty
“For Your Love” singer Montaigne let her face do the talking with a punchy political message. Picture: AAP
“For Your Love” singer Montaigne let her face do the talking with a punchy political message. Picture: AAP
Christian Wilkins and Andrew Kelly are no strangers to bold outfit choices. Picture: Getty
Christian Wilkins and Andrew Kelly are no strangers to bold outfit choices. Picture: Getty
Rockin’ up to the ARIAs like... Picture: AAP
Rockin’ up to the ARIAs like... Picture: AAP
Love, love, love. Picture: AAP
Love, love, love. Picture: AAP
Here’s to hoping Jessica Mauboy avoids a “debut album” drama this year. Picture: Christian Gilles
Here’s to hoping Jessica Mauboy avoids a “debut album” drama this year. Picture: Christian Gilles
Jasmine Yunupingu and Jessica Mauboy shared their red carpet moment together. Picture: Getty
Jasmine Yunupingu and Jessica Mauboy shared their red carpet moment together. Picture: Getty
Amy Shark took home the award for Best Female Artist. Picture: AAP
Amy Shark took home the award for Best Female Artist. Picture: AAP
Fleur Egan, thinking pink. Picture: Getty
Fleur Egan, thinking pink. Picture: Getty
The stylist artist appeared to take cues from Lady Gaga’s carpet style. Picture: Picture: Jonathan Ng
The stylist artist appeared to take cues from Lady Gaga’s carpet style. Picture: Picture: Jonathan Ng
It’s silver all the way for Sonia Kruger. Picture: Getty
It’s silver all the way for Sonia Kruger. Picture: Getty
The TODAY Extra host wasn’t letting a little bit of rain dampen her red carpet experience. Picture: Matrix
The TODAY Extra host wasn’t letting a little bit of rain dampen her red carpet experience. Picture: Matrix
Pop favourite Samantha Jade wows in a barely-there blue number despite the cold weather. Picture: AAP
Pop favourite Samantha Jade wows in a barely-there blue number despite the cold weather. Picture: AAP
Peace out and pout. Picture: AAP
Peace out and pout. Picture: AAP
Troye Sivan kept it simple. Picture: Getty
Troye Sivan kept it simple. Picture: Getty
Uber cool. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Uber cool. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Musician Vera Blue showed off a floral suit jacket. Picture: Getty
Musician Vera Blue showed off a floral suit jacket. Picture: Getty
Kasey Chambers, inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, with her children Arlo, Poet and Talon. Picture: AAP
Kasey Chambers, inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, with her children Arlo, Poet and Talon. Picture: AAP
Alli Simpson opted for a classic black look. Picture: Getty
Alli Simpson opted for a classic black look. Picture: Getty
Dom Thomas and Tayla Damir. Picture: Getty
Dom Thomas and Tayla Damir. Picture: Getty
Strike a pose. Picture: Matrix
Strike a pose. Picture: Matrix
Ksenija Lukich stunned in a long, sequined dress. Picture: Christian Gilles
Ksenija Lukich stunned in a long, sequined dress. Picture: Christian Gilles
Red Wiggle Simon Pryce and his wife Lauren Hannaford. Picture: Christian Gilles
Red Wiggle Simon Pryce and his wife Lauren Hannaford. Picture: Christian Gilles
Former Channel [V] host Carissa Walford kept it simple with a LBD. Picture: Getty
Former Channel [V] host Carissa Walford kept it simple with a LBD. Picture: Getty
Vance Joy suited up and looking smart. Picture: Getty
Vance Joy suited up and looking smart. Picture: Getty
Kissy kissy. Picture: Getty
Kissy kissy. Picture: Getty
Two red roosters: Peking Duk’s Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles. Picture: Getty
Two red roosters: Peking Duk’s Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles. Picture: Getty
Instagram model Sarah Ellen. Picture: Getty
Instagram model Sarah Ellen. Picture: Getty
Instagram influencer Sammy Robinson. Picture: Getty
Instagram influencer Sammy Robinson. Picture: Getty
Music duo Jess Dunbar and Matt Price looked thrilled to be attending the ARIAs. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Music duo Jess Dunbar and Matt Price looked thrilled to be attending the ARIAs. Picture: Jonathan Ng
Courtney Barnett with her business at the front, party at the back haircut. Picture: AAP
Courtney Barnett with her business at the front, party at the back haircut. Picture: AAP
Amy Shark and Courtney Barnett were competing against each other in four categories. Picture: Getty
Amy Shark and Courtney Barnett were competing against each other in four categories. Picture: Getty
Former Footy Show panel member Beau Ryan was true blue on the red carpet. Picture: AAP
Former Footy Show panel member Beau Ryan was true blue on the red carpet. Picture: AAP
Sheppard were completely unmissable. Picture: AAP
Sheppard were completely unmissable. Picture: AAP
Melbourne pop artist Kira Puru looked fierce. Picture: Getty
Melbourne pop artist Kira Puru looked fierce. Picture: Getty
Liv Phyland all smiles. Picture: Matrix
Liv Phyland all smiles. Picture: Matrix
‘The Loop’ host Liv Phyland stands out. Picture: Getty
‘The Loop’ host Liv Phyland stands out. Picture: Getty
TODAY news presenter Sylvia Jeffreys. Picture: Getty
TODAY news presenter Sylvia Jeffreys. Picture: Getty
TODAY Extra host David Campbell. Picture: Getty
TODAY Extra host David Campbell. Picture: Getty
2012 X Factor alumnus Nathaniel Willemse was all white on the night. Picture: Matrix
2012 X Factor alumnus Nathaniel Willemse was all white on the night. Picture: Matrix
DJ Helena Ellis. Picture: Christian Gilles
DJ Helena Ellis. Picture: Christian Gilles
Flare pants are officially back. Picture: Getty
Flare pants are officially back. Picture: Getty
X-Factor Australia 2013 contestant Barry Southgate. Picture: Matrix
X-Factor Australia 2013 contestant Barry Southgate. Picture: Matrix
There was no shortage of Love Island alumni, including Josh Moss and Amelia Marni. Picture: Getty
There was no shortage of Love Island alumni, including Josh Moss and Amelia Marni. Picture: Getty
Lovebirds Millie Fuller and Mark O'Dare from Love Island. Picture: Matrix
Lovebirds Millie Fuller and Mark O'Dare from Love Island. Picture: Matrix
Love Island’s Cassidy McGill flaunted it. Picture: Matrix
Love Island’s Cassidy McGill flaunted it. Picture: Matrix
Timomatic. Picture: Getty
Timomatic. Picture: Getty
Country music star Troy Cassar-Daley and wife radio presenter wife Laurel Edwards. Picture: AAP
Country music star Troy Cassar-Daley and wife radio presenter wife Laurel Edwards. Picture: AAP
Singer-songwriter Alex the Astronaut didn’t look like she was about to board a rocket ship. Picture: Getty
Singer-songwriter Alex the Astronaut didn’t look like she was about to board a rocket ship. Picture: Getty
Sparkle sparkle. Katie Noonan is nominated for Best Jazz Album. Picture: Getty
Sparkle sparkle. Katie Noonan is nominated for Best Jazz Album. Picture: Getty
Megan Washington in all black everything. Picture: AAP
Megan Washington in all black everything. Picture: AAP
Aussie electronic trio PNAU looking sharp. Picture: Getty
Aussie electronic trio PNAU looking sharp. Picture: Getty
Client Liaison wore some bold accessories, but did they roll up in an off white limousine? Picture: AAP
Client Liaison wore some bold accessories, but did they roll up in an off white limousine? Picture: AAP
Cub Sport’s Sam Netterfield showing some skin. Picture: AAP
Cub Sport’s Sam Netterfield showing some skin. Picture: AAP
KLP - who announced she was moving on from hosting House Party on Triple J to focus more on her recording career - strode in on some serious heels. Picture: Getty
KLP - who announced she was moving on from hosting House Party on Triple J to focus more on her recording career - strode in on some serious heels. Picture: Getty
Hip hop artists Briggs and Trials from A.B were unafraid to show off an unconventional red carpet look Original. Picture: AAP
Hip hop artists Briggs and Trials from A.B were unafraid to show off an unconventional red carpet look Original. Picture: AAP
Breakthrough Artist nominee Alex Lahey. Picture: Getty
Breakthrough Artist nominee Alex Lahey. Picture: Getty
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