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Elle Halliwell on the fashion from the Arias red carpet.
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5 Seconds of Summer arrive on the red carpet. Source: News Corp Australia
THE 2014 ARIA Awards kicked off with a slew of young, hot talent walking the red carpet at The Star in Sydney.
And as far as the fashion was concerned, this year it was all about the midriff — that, and Triple J host Matt Okine’s TMI (as in way, way, way too much information) outfit.
For reasons unknown, Okine rocked up as the child dancer from Sia’s Chandelier video — featuring the most unsightly bulge this side of Baywatch.
Brave is one word for this number. Source: Getty Images
Matt Okine and Alex Dyson from Triple J. Source: Getty Images
No one was looking at Matt Okine’s lovely blonde wig on the ARIAs red carpet. Source: Getty Images
Okine was accompanied by co-host Alex dressed as Chet Faker, but really, when you have a grown man in a flesh-coloured leotard, you’re only looking at one thing.
The pair’s publicist told news.com.au that the outfit was a last minute decision by Okine, which had their rep rushing out to the shops on Wednesday in search of the hilarious getup.
As for Alex Dyson’s ginger beard and beanie combo, paying homage to multiple award winner Chet Faker, we’re not too sure Chet was overly impressed with the impersonation when he accepted an award from the boys.
“There’s a dude in spandex here, I can see his junk,” he said on stage.
Chet Faker accepts the award for Best Independent Release from ... himself? Source: Getty Images
In other news, Katy Perry decided to walk the red carpet even after her run-in with Aussie media this week, One Direction and Aussie boys 5SOS left the crowd screaming so hard they cried, while Delta Goodrem made a reappearance after what seemed like months off the Aussie scene.
The stunning Samantha Jade rocked the midriff on the red carpet. Source: Getty Images
Perry led the charge of midriffs down the red carpet wearing Western Australian designer Jamie Lee Major.
The one-off crystal encrusted two piece was hand embellished with beading and took Major approximately 400 hours to create at a retail price of $6600.
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Katy Perry takes selfies with fans on the ARIAS red carpet.
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Kate Peck looked festive in a pompom number designed by up-and-coming Australian label Dyspnea, while Kyle Sandilands’ publicity-loving girlfriend Imogen Anthony forgot Halloween was last month, rocking up with spiders in her hair.
The boys are in the building! One Direction arrive on the ARIAs red carpet. Source: News Corp Australia
The Veronicas looked rail-thin but very glam-goth in their floor length lace J’Aton frocks. They seemed relieved to be talking to the press about new music after seven years in record company limbo. What were they up to in the interim? “Meditation,” said a very Zen Jess.
Also surprisingly shy: Jess Mauboy, perhaps because she was stepping out for the first time with famously publicity-wary long term boyfriend Themeli.
Kate Peck on red carpet at ARIA awards 2014 at The Star casino, Sydney. Picture Cameron Richardson. Source: News Corp Australia
The Veronicas opted to go braless on the red carpet. Source: News Corp Australia
However, the winning outfit of the night went to Matt Okine from Triple J who rocked up as the child dancer from Sia’s Chandelier music video — revealing a not-so-subtle glimpse of his own Chandelier.
Canberra duo Peking Duk stole the best transport award, arriving in an ice cream truck blaring their hit song High from the speakers.
The best #ARIAs entrance came from @pekingduk in their ice cream truck! #ducktruck pic.twitter.com/wTXt8Bjtoy
— news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) November 26, 2014 @newscomauHQ thx crew. Xo #ARIAs here's from the inside. pic.twitter.com/uffSAh9XSV
— peking duk (@pekingduk) November 26, 2014 There was also no Iggy Azalea, but visiting Brit popstar Charli XCX was the ambassador for Iggy’s hit Fancy, seeing as she sings the hook. She told us she wouldn’t be storming the stage to accept any awards on Iggy’s behalf. She looked fab in an ultra-garish beaded frock, the sort only a pop star could pull off.
Speaking of MIA, Sia was another big no show of the night.
ARIA 2014 WINNERS AND AWARD SHOW
ARIA 2014 RED CARPET GALLERY
Queen of the midriffs! Source: Supplied
Perry doesn’t like paps, but she doesn’t mind a selfie. Source: News Corp Australia
Harry Styles from One Direction. Source: News Corp Australia
Liam Payne from One Direction. Source: Getty Images
Niall Horan from One Direction. Source: Getty Images
Louis Tomlinson from One Direction. Source: Getty Images
Delta Goodrem. Picture: Bradley Hunter Source: News Corp Australia
Delta Goodrem arrives at the 28th Annual ARIA Awards. Source: Getty Images
Model Montana Cox looks amazing in blue. Source: News Corp Australia
A radiant looking Jessica Mauboy. Source: Getty Images
Samantha Jade shows off a taut two inches of stomach. Source: Getty Images
Glowing, Samantha Jade. Source: News Corp Australia
Presenter Kate Peck’s pompoms steal the show. Source: News Corp Australia
Jessica Mauboy shows some leg. Source: Getty Images
Katy Perry chose a Western Australian designer. Source: Getty Images
Katy Perry arrives at the 28th Annual ARIA Awards. Source: Getty Images
Kate Peck also let her tummy shine. Source: News Corp Australia
Little red rocket, Havana Brown. Source: News Corp Australia
Havana Brown dazzles. Source: Getty Images
Footy Show star Beau Ryan and wife Kara. Source: Getty Images
Carissa Walford: Oh look, another midriff! Source: News Corp Australia
The Veronicas are wearing J’Aton Couture. Source: Supplied
The Veronicas on the red carpet at ARIA awards. Source: News Corp Australia
Kyle Sandilands and Imogen Anthony. Source: Getty Images
Imogen Anthony’s creepy hair accessories. Source: Supplied
Timomatic in an interesting get-up. Source: Getty Images
X Factor winner Marlisa. Source: Getty Images
Osher Gunsberg and his moustache. Source: Getty Images
Forlorn looking duo, The Presets. Source: Getty Images
Ella Hooper in tights. Source: Getty Images
Reigan Derry. Source: News Corp Australia
Country music star, Kasey Chambers. Source: News Corp Australia
Hilltop Hoods arrive at the 28th Annual ARIA Awards. Source: Getty Images
Shiny ... Nathaniel Willemse. Source: Getty Images
Sisterly trio, The McClymonts. Source: News Corp Australia
Comedic superstar, Chris Lilley. Source: News Corp Australia
Love is in the air? John Paul Young and Marcia Hines. Source: Getty Images
Yikes ... Matt Okine and Alex Dyson from Triple J. Source: Getty Images
5 Seconds of Summer smile for the camera. Source: News Corp Australia
5SOS pose for five seconds. Source: News Corp Australia
Members of the band Sheppard — and no that’s not Katy Perry in the middle there! Source: Getty Images
Justice Crew perform on the red carpet. Source: Getty Images
The Wiggles arrive on the red carpet. Source: News Corp Australia
Full list of winners
SIA — 1000 FORMS OF FEAR
Album Of The Year
Best Female Artist
Best Pop Release
Best Video, Chandelier, Directed by Sia and Daniel Askill
CHET FAKER — BUILT ON GLASS
Best Male Artist
Best Independent Release
SHEPPARD — BOMBS AWAY
Best Group
IGGY AZALEA — THE NEW CLASSIC
Breakthrough Artist
5 SECONDS OF SUMMER — SHE LOOKS SO PERFECT
Song Of The Year
NEIL FINN AND PAUL KELLY — GOIN’ YOUR WAY
Best Adult Contemporary Album
JOHN BUTLER TRIO — FLESH AND BLOOD
Best Blues and Roots Album
THE WIGGLES — APPLES & BANANAS
Best Children’s Album
BUDDY GOODE — IT’S A BUDDY GOODE CHRISTMAS
Best Comedy Release
KASEY CHAMBERS — BITTERSWEET
Best Country Album
PEKING DUK FEATURING NICOLE MILLAR — HIGH
Best Dance Release
DZ DEATHRAYS — BLACK RAT
Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album
DAN SULTAN — BLACKBIRD
Best Rock Album
HILLTOP HOODS — WALKING UNDER STARS
Best Urban Album
KEITH URBAN
Best Live Australian Act
ONE DIRECTION
Best International Artist
MOLLY MELDRUM AND COUNTDOWN
ARIA Hall Of Fame
DENIS HANDLIN
ARIA Industry Icon Award
