Julie Bishop, 65, stuns in a body-hugging frock alongside beau David Panton at Brownlow Medal 2021 

She’s the former Minister for Foreign Affairs who has since become a fashion icon.

And Julie Bishop looked sensational as she posed for photos on the Brownlow Medal red carpet in Perth on Sunday night, alongside her dapper beau David Panton, 60.

The 65-year-old highlighted her incredible figure in a body-hugging black and nude optical illusion frock, which she teamed with platform heels and statement bling.

Brownlow Medal 2021: Julie Bishop, 65, stunned in a body-hugging optical illusion black and nude frock alongside her dapper beau David Panton, 60, at the ceremony in Perth on Sunday night (both pictured) 

Julie styled her shoulder-length blonde tresses into a voluminous half-up do, and her makeup was ultra glamorous, consisting of kohl eyeliner and a glossy nude lipstick.

The former politician appeared in great spirits as she warmly embraced her longtime beau David, who works as a property developer.

David cut a suave figure in a crisp white dress shirt, a black velour suit jacket, coordinating trousers, dress shoes and a silk bow tie.

Power couple: The former politician appeared in great spirits as she warmly embraced her longtime beau David, who works as a property developer. David donned a crisp white dress shirt, a black velour suit jacket, coordinating trousers, dress shoes and a silk bow tie

Gorgeous: Julie styled her shoulder-length blonde tresses into a voluminous half-up do, and her makeup was ultra glamorous, consisting of kohl eyeliner and a glossy nude lipstick

Throughout her career, Julie’s fashion-forward ensembles have often attracted just as many headlines as her political endeavours.  

In a previous interview with News.com.au, Julie described her style as ‘classic’.

‘[It] hasn’t changed a great deal over the years in the sense that I dress in a pretty classic way,’ she said.

Referencing Giorgio Armani in Sydney, Julie revealed: ‘I have a favourite designer and I often contact them, they’ll send me photographs of things and I’ll choose it.’  

Reputation: Throughout her career, Julie’s fashion-forward ensembles have often attracted just as many headlines as her political endeavours. Pictured in February 2019

Stance: Julie previously described her style as ‘classic’ in an interview with News.com.au: ‘[It] hasn’t changed a great deal over the years in the sense that I dress in a pretty classic way’ 

Julie also said that she’s been collecting ‘investment pieces’ over the years, but tries to ‘live within’ her means. 

She also revealed the surprising fashion advice she was given by American Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour in June last year, in an interview with The Sun-Herald.

Julie, who is known for her crisp blazers and designer heels, said that after meeting the British-American journalist, 71, in 2019, she now can’t live without sneakers. 

Comfortable flats: Julie, who is known for her polished appearance, said in an interview with The Sun-Herald in June last year, that after meeting British-American journalist Anna Wintour (right), 71, in 2019, she now can’t live without sneakers

Advice: ‘When Anna Wintour was here for last year’s Australian Open and was asked about future trends, she said wearing sneakers. I’ve taken her at her word,’ Julie told The Sun-Herald at the time 

Comfy, but make it fashion: Julie lives in ‘Armani, Louis Vuitton and Isabel Marant sneakers’ amid the coronavirus pandemic, whereas previously it was ‘Aquazzura black stiletto pumps’

‘When Anna Wintour was here for last year’s Australian Open and was asked about future trends, she said wearing sneakers. I’ve taken her at her word,’ she responded.

Julie said she lives in ‘Armani, Louis Vuitton and Isabel Marant sneakers’ amid the coronavirus pandemic, whereas previously it was ‘Aquazzura black stiletto pumps’.  

Elsewhere in the interview, the former deputy leader of the Liberal Party revealed Amal Clooney to be her style muse, describing her as ‘classic’ and ‘sophisticated’. 

‘We had lunch one day in London and she wore a beautiful tweed suit; I also saw her in New York where we both wore simple black dresses. Her clothes always seem appropriate for the occasion,’ she said.  

Taking notes: Elsewhere in the interview, Julie revealed Amal Clooney (pictured in April 2019) to be her style muse, describing her as ‘classic’ and ‘sophisticated’