Julie Bishop is the epitome of elegance at Nobu Sydney cocktail party

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The best revenge looks good! Julie Bishop is the epitome of elegance in a stylish black dress at Nobu Sydney… after being dumped by ex-lover David Panton over dinner

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Her flair for red carpet style has earned her the nickname ‘The Minister of Fashion’.

And Julie Bishop exuded glamor and sophistication on Friday when she attended a cocktail party at Nobu restaurant in Crown Sydney in Barangaroo.

The exclusive soirée was hosted by award-winning Japanese chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa, who first visited his Sydney location, which opened on level two of Crown in 2020.

Julie Bishop (center) exuded glamor and sophistication on Friday as she attended a cocktail party at Nobu restaurant in Crown Sydney in Barangaroo

Julie Bishop (center) exuded glamor and sophistication on Friday as she attended a cocktail party at Nobu restaurant in Crown Sydney in Barangaroo

Ms Bishop, who served as Australia’s Foreign Secretary from 2013 to 2018, was the epitome of elegance in a knee-length black dress that emphasized her slender figure.

She accessorized with sparkly heels, statement earrings and a pearl belt from Chanel, and completed her look with a bedazzled clutch and wristwatch.

The retired politician was flanked at the party by Sydney’s social elite, as well as Mr Matsuhisa himself, who is known for his trendy fusion cuisine that blends traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients.

The exclusive soirée was hosted by award-winning Japanese chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa (center right), who visited his Sydney location, which first opened on level two of Crown in 2020

The exclusive soirée was hosted by award-winning Japanese chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa (center right), who visited his Sydney location, which first opened on level two of Crown in 2020

The exclusive soirée was hosted by award-winning Japanese chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa (center right), who visited his Sydney location, which first opened on level two of Crown in 2020

The retired politician was flanked by Sydney's social elite at the party

The retired politician was flanked by Sydney's social elite at the party

The retired politician was flanked by Sydney’s social elite at the party

Notable for his absence was Mrs. Bishop’s ex-lover, David Panton, who was her “handbag” at every celebrity party or red carpet she attended.

The couple dated from 2014 to July this year, when Mr Panton, a property developer, abruptly broke up with Ms Bishop over dinner at a restaurant in Circular Quay.

The jet-set couple had attended a private engagement in London a week earlier to Prince Charles, now King Charles III.

The former deputy leader of the Liberal Party was reportedly caught off guard by the split and Mr Panton later bonded romantically with a woman from the Northern Beaches.

Mr Matsuhisa (pictured with former Miss Universe Australia Francesca Hung) is known for his trendy fusion cuisine that combines traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients

Mr Matsuhisa (pictured with former Miss Universe Australia Francesca Hung) is known for his trendy fusion cuisine that combines traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients

Mr Matsuhisa (pictured with former Miss Universe Australia Francesca Hung) is known for his trendy fusion cuisine that combines traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients

Ms Bishop, who served as Australia's Foreign Secretary from 2013 to 2018, was the epitome of elegance in a knee-length black dress that emphasized her slender figure

Ms Bishop, who served as Australia's Foreign Secretary from 2013 to 2018, was the epitome of elegance in a knee-length black dress that emphasized her slender figure

Ms Bishop, who served as Australia’s Foreign Secretary from 2013 to 2018, was the epitome of elegance in a knee-length black dress that emphasized her slender figure

She is decorated with statement earrings and a pearl belt from Chanel

She is decorated with statement earrings and a pearl belt from Chanel

She is decorated with statement earrings and a pearl belt from Chanel

Mr. Panton was sometimes described as Mrs. Bishop’s “handbag” during their eight years together, because he… was regularly photographed smiling by her side at scintillating social gatherings, barely saying a word in public.

He was largely unknown when he first appeared with Mrs Bishop at the 2014 Melbourne Cup, a year after Prime Minister Tony Abbott appointed her Foreign Secretary.

They had been introduced by Mrs. Bishop’s close friend and retired Liberal politician Bruce Baird and shared an interest in fitness and health.

A seemingly endless string of glamorous outings followed – including repeated invitations to marquees at Flemington Racecourse, opening nights, movie premieres and fashion shows.

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1663560085 458 Julie Bishop is the epitome of elegance at Nobu Sydney

Notable for his absence was Mrs. Bishop’s ex-lover, David Panton, who was her “handbag” at every celebrity party or red carpet she attended. The couple (pictured with James Packer in December 2015) dated from 2014 to July this year

Panton, a property developer, abruptly broke up with Mrs. Bishop over dinner at a restaurant in Circular Quay.  The jet-set couple had attended a private engagement in London a week earlier to Prince Charles (left), now King Charles III.

Panton, a property developer, abruptly broke up with Mrs. Bishop over dinner at a restaurant in Circular Quay.  The jet-set couple had attended a private engagement in London a week earlier to Prince Charles (left), now King Charles III.

Panton, a property developer, abruptly broke up with Mrs. Bishop over dinner at a restaurant in Circular Quay. The jet-set couple had attended a private engagement in London a week earlier to Prince Charles (left), now King Charles III.

WITHIN THE RELATIONSHIP OF JULIE BISHOP AND DAVID PANTON

Nov 2014: Julie Bishop and David Panton first publicly photographed at the 2014 Melbourne Cup

Dec 2018: The couple attend Karl Stefanovic’s wedding to Jasmine Yarbrough in Mexico

November 2019: Ms. Bishop gives a rare insight into her relationship and why she fell for the property developer

‘He is a very independent minded and successful businessman, and he has a wonderful sense of humor. He makes me laugh,” she told the Sydney Morning Herald

September 2020: Ms Bishop talks about the issues of their long-distance relationship during Covid, with her living in Perth and Mr Panton in Sydney

The couple had been separated for seven months

“The first place I go is to Sydney to see David,” Ms Bishop told The Daily Telegraph about the reopening of the borders.

We FaceTime. It’s not great but it’s all you can do because he can’t get in here (WA) and I can’t go there without having a waiver. It is very difficult, but I know that many families are separated in this way, it is a challenge.’

July 2022: Couple attended London’s St James’s Palace last week for an event honoring Prince Charles’ charity

The news comes six days later, she and Mr Panton broke up