JAILHOUSE ROCKED

in Darlinghurst, Sydney, has a fascinating history. For years it was a notorious women’s prison and later earned a grim reputation as the site of 2019 Visionary Women event. Toasting our August issue portfolio of 11 inspirational Australian women, guests enjoyed Veuve Clicquot champagne, and caviar and canapes courtesy of Peter Rowland, to a soundtrack by DJ Alice Q. They then took their seats to watch a spirited panel discussion featuring some of the Visionary Women (decked out in Polo Ralph Lauren): author and commentator Clementine Ford, investigative journalist Louise Milligan, social researcher Dr Rebecca Huntley, artist Angela Tiatia and model and environmentalist Laura Wells. “We had an incredible line-up of accomplished and inspiring women,” says editor-in-chief Eugenie Kelly, who moderated the panel. “It’s great to be able to celebrate these women while also taking the time to network and connect with new people.”The event was only possible thanks to sponsors Polo Ralph Lauren, Vida Glow, Land Rover, Royal Copenhagen, Peter Rowland andVeuve Clicquot.