The kaftan queen goes abroad! Inside fashion designer Camilla Franks' US boutique launch party... complete with a bohemian feast, VIP guest-list and a VERY surprising vocal performance
Fashion designer Camilla Franks, who is famed for her kaftan brand Camilla, opened two new stores in the United States (Miami and Orange County) this month.
And a slew of Australian stars, who attended Camilla's US launch party at Curtis Stone's restaurant, Gwen in Los Angeles on Wednesday shared a sneak peek of her lavish celebration on their respective Instagram accounts.
The star-studded event was packed with famous faces, including Extra host, Renée Bargh, 32, model, Ashley Hart, 30, and actor, Hugh Sheridan, 33.
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The kaftan queen goes abroad! Fashion designer Camilla Franks' (left) threw a star-studded party to launch her flagship US stores, with the likes of Australian actor Hugh Sheridan (right) making an appearance
The LA-based TV host paid homage to the Aussie designer and came dressed in one of her luxurious designs.
In a post shared to Renée's Instagram Stories, the blonde stunner oozed opulence as she donned Camilla's 100 per cent silk 'pajama suit' jacket and matching trousers.
She was seen posing alongside one of Australia's most successful modelling exports, Ashley, who showed off her svelte figure in a pink-hued number from the popular designer.
Blonde ambition: The star-studded event was packed with famous faces, including Extra host, Renée Bargh, 32, (left) model and Ashley Hart, 30, (right)
Oh so pretty in pink! One of Australia's most successful modelling exports, Ashley showed off her svelte figure in a pink number from the popular designer
Back to nature: Guests were treated to a bohemian-style feast, complete with rustic table decor and vases of red, yellow and green flowers
Guests were treated to a bohemian-style feast, complete with rustic table decor and vases of red, yellow and green flowers.
During the festivities, Camilla addressed her guests with a speech about her experiences in the cutthroat about the fashion industry.
'I think with fashion sometimes comes ageism and shapeism and that for me didn't fit so well,' she said in a clip shared on Renée's Instagram account.
Multi-talented: In a surprise moment, the Packed to the Rafters star showed off his dulcet tones and treated the guests to an impromptu vocal performance
'So to me the Camilla women is everyone. She's the grandmother, who is old enough and wise enough to do as she pleases and she's the new mother, me...with a belly!' the mother-of-one added.
In a surprise moment, the Packed to the Rafters star showed off his dulcet tones and treated the guests to an impromptu vocal performance.
Hugh was also seen cosying up to Camilla in an image he shared to Instagram on Wednesday.
'So proud of you Camilla,' the multi-talented star captioned the photo.
Camilla's triumphant return comes after she spoke of her shock diagnosis back in February.
Talking to Marie Claire, Camilla recounted the moment she was told by the doctors that she had breast cancer just three months after giving birth to her daughter, Luna.
Staying strong: Camilla's triumphant return comes after she spoke of her shock diagnosis back in February, recounting the moment she was told by the doctors that she had breast cancer just three months after giving birth to her daughter, Luna
'It kept growing. I was told over and over that it was mastitis [a painful infection of the breast tissue], but it wasn't mastitis,' she said.
Despite the heartbreaking news, Camilla will never look back at that year with disdain.
'I was pregnant, I gave birth, I danced with the devil that is cancer... it was tough and it was challenging but, in a strange way, it was my greatest year yet,' she explained.
Shock announcement: Camilla announced the shock cancer news in May 2018, just three months after giving birth to Luna
While not giving any definitive answer on whether she is in remission, Camilla did finish the interview by saying 'there's still a journey ahead of me'.
'Cancer is part of my story now. I'm willing to accept that - and only those who have endured this raw fear and threat will understand what it means to live with it,' she said.
She announced the shock cancer news in May 2018 and revealed she would begin treatment under one of the country's leading oncologists 'very shortly'.
'I start on this journey humble but resilient; I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared but I am fearlessly determined to do whatever it takes by focusing on my body, mind and spirit as I take my first trusting steps towards recovery,' she said.
Camilla shares daughter Luna Gypsy with her fiance, artist JP Jones.
The designer's kaftans have turned into a multi-million dollar business empire, with 20 retail stores Australia-wide, and a 200-strong workforce.
Supportive: Camilla shares daughter Luna Gypsy with her fiance, artist JP Jones (right)
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