Two decades ago, Melbourne WAG queen Rebecca Judd made her red carpet debut at the 2004 Brownlow Medal in a dress that has become iconic.
Rebecca burst onto the scene aged 21 when she wore a red dress with a plunging neckline to the 2004 Brownlow Medal alongside her then-boyfriend Chris.
The ensemble, which featured a neckline that fell below the navel and a daring thigh slit, was created by Perth designer Ruth Tarvydas and was valued at $2,000.
The WAG has revealed what happened to the dress after she walked the red carpet wearing it in front of dozens of flashing cameras.
‘Definitely a moment! I can’t believe it’s been so long!’ the 41-year-old said. Zen Design this week of that memorable night.
Two decades ago, Melbourne WAG queen Rebecca Judd made her red carpet debut at the 2004 Brownlow Medal in a dress that has become iconic (pictured).
Unfortunately, Bec admitted that the dress no longer features prominently in her designer wardrobe.
“The dress was donated to a charity that was auctioned off and I haven’t seen it since that night,” she admitted.
While skin-baring dresses are a dime a dozen on the red carpet these days, Bec’s fashion decision turned heads at the time.
This week, the popular The Outspoken podcast, hosted by sisters Amy, Sophie and Kate Taeuber, delved into Rebecca’s rise to fame and how she became known as Australia’s leading football WAG.
Rebecca burst onto the scene aged 21 when she wore a red dress with a plunging neckline to the 2004 Brownlow Medal alongside her then-boyfriend, AFL star Chris (right).
The ensemble, which featured a neckline that fell below the navel and a daring thigh slit, was created by Perth designer Ruth Tarvydas and was valued at $2,000.
The Taeubers noted how Bec instantly stole the show, with one of them explaining: ‘This was 19 years ago. None of us had ever seen a dress like that on the red carpet. “It was very risky for the time.”
Speaking to the Herald Sun at the time, Rebecca said of her famous look: “I didn’t really think it would attract so much attention, but I got mobbed on the red carpet.”
“Everyone wanted an interview and photographs.”
Chris later told The Herald Sun that Brownlow 2004 was the night Bec became “public property” and their lives changed forever.
“It felt like a before and after. From there some wonderful opportunities opened up. Life was very different,’ said Chris, who was just 21 when he won the prestigious Brownlow Medal.
Unfortunately, Bec admitted that the dress no longer features prominently in her designer wardrobe. “The dress was donated to a charity that was auctioned off and I haven’t seen it since that night,” she admitted.
The glamazon, who was once an anonymous model from Western Australia, now has a varied and brilliant career as a television presenter, influencer, radio presenter, author and business owner.
Elsewhere in the interview, Rebecca revealed her favorite designers.
‘I have been fortunate to work with J’Aton Couture for 18 years. From Brownlows to Logies, NGV Galas and polo moments in New York, but my favorite was my wedding!’ she said.
“I had this amazing J’Aton dress for my ceremony called the Rebecca dress, which had very intricate tiers and beading.”
The Judds married in 2010 and Chris retired from football five years later.
The couple, who live in a $7.3 million mansion in Melbourne’s luxurious Brighton, share four children: daughter Billie, nine, son Oscar, 12, and twins Darcy and Tom, seven.
