Spot on! Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer makes a fashion statement in an eye-catching black and white polka dot jumpsuit paired with Valentino heels and a Chanel tweed handbag
Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer turned heads in Potts Point, Sydney over the weekend when she stepped out in an eye-catching black and white polka dot jumpsuit.
The one-piece featured flared trousers and a black tie at the waist.
Packer paired the all-in-one with $1690 Valentino black one stud patent heels and a pricey Chanel tweed handbag.
She also wore designer shades as she strutted down the street scrolling on her iPhone.
The brunette appeared to be makeup free and had her chocolate locks down in a straight style.
She did show off a set of freshly manicured nails in a deep red shade.
Francesca is the daughter of Australian investor Gretel and the granddaughter of the late media mogul Kerry Packer.
Her uncle, Australian billionaire James, is the former owner and chairperson of of the high-profile Crown Resorts.
Francesca recently offloaded her amazing Sydney apartment after first listing the luxury pad almost a year ago.
She reputedly pocketed $30million in the sale after purchasing the five-bedroom spread back in 2019 for $16.75million.
Located in Darlinghurst, 2km from the CBD, the penthouse covers an entire floor of the prestigious Horizon building and features spectacular views of the city skyline.
Francesca first listed the luxury flat in November 2023 for an eye-watering $32million.
But after languishing on the market for seven months, the beautifully appointed apartment was re-listed in June 2024 for $30million.
The agent involved in the sale would not confirm the purchase, reported the Wentworth Courier.
However, real estate insiders informed the publication that Francesca's apartment recently went under the hammer to a local buyer for 'close to' the asking price.
According to the report, the cashed-up heiress sold off the pad because she wanted to spend more time in her alternate home base of London.
Designed by famed Australian-Austrian architect Harry Seidler, the apartment boasts five-bathrooms, Cote D'Azure marble.
A balcony that offers a 360-degree view of Sydney's famed harbour.
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