The Tzaneroses are in the spotlight after the collapse of the family’s freight empire and the resignation of the company’s CEO, Arthur Tzaneros, over controversial comments he made about an alleged sexual assault involving Scots College students.Yet even before their financial troubles made headlines, the billionaire Tzaneros women were already a talking point in Sydney’s close-knit society set.One recent eyebrow-raising story centres on Maude Tzaneros, Arthur’s wife, who hosted her birthday at the glamorous Little Felix, a Justin Hemmes-owned venue.Guests were allegedly asked to pay several hundred dollars to attend the May celebration, and sources say there was an unofficial ‘no husbands’ rule for the night.Meanwhile, whispers have been circulating about Maude’s sister-in-law Steffanie Tzaneros (née Roberts) and her swift ascent in the Harbour City’s upper ranks.The former model, who forged an international career, met Michael Tzaneros in New York before marrying into the family and reportedly underwent a dramatic social transformation soon after. Long before the family’s financial woes made headlines, the Tzaneros women were already attracting plenty of attention. (Pictured at Maude’s recent birthday party, L-R: Barbara Coombes, Maude Tzaneros, Poppy Tzaneros, Steffanie Tzaneros and Maree Andrews) One of the more eyebrow-raising tales surrounds Maude Tzaneros, who allegedly charged guests hundreds of dollars to attend her birthday bash Sources say Steffanie distanced herself from several old friends after the wedding, choosing instead to move in wealthier circles and forge new connections among Sydney’s rich and powerful.She has since been seen socialising with members of the newly-minted billionaire Hazzouri family, who made their fortune with the property development firm Revelop.Then there’s Poppy Tzaneros (née O’Neil), who has arguably experienced the most striking style evolution among the Tzaneros women.The daughter of Rose Bay Marina owner Denis O’Neil, Poppy was once known for her understated look before her wedding to Anthony Tzaneros.Since marrying, she has embraced a far more glamorous lifestyle and is now a fixture on the elite social circuit.The couple’s wedding was anything but understated, with a lavish Met Gala-themed celebration.Their property portfolio has expanded as well, with Poppy and Anthony spending $24.5 million on a Bellevue Hill home, prompting a Herald headline that, bizarrely, described the scions of two prominent Sydney families as a ‘millennial couple’. But now the family’s lifestyle is overshadowed by a different kind of press coverage. Meanwhile, whispers have been circulating about Maude’s sister-in-law Steffanie Tzaneros (née Roberts) and her rise among Sydney’s social set The ex-model, who worked internationally, married Michael Tzaneros (left) after meeting him in New York, and is said to have undergone a major social transformation since joining the family ACFS Port Logistics, founded by Tzaneros patriarch Terry and son Arthur in 2005, entered voluntary administration and receivership on August 6.The company is believed to owe almost $60million to the ATO, with its assets now potentially facing a fire sale.The financial crisis has unfolded alongside controversy surrounding Arthur, who resigned as CEO after messages he reportedly sent in a WhatsApp group about an alleged sexual assault involving three Scots College students came to light.The texts, shared in an Old Boys’ chat of more than 100 Scots College alumni, attempted to downplay an ongoing rape investigation that has rocked the prestigious eastern suburbs school, where Year 12 fees are north of $50,000 a year.Mr Tzaneros last Friday messaged the group chat: ‘Before anyone jumps to conclusions, this is no Skaf case.’ His comment appeared to reference the case of brothers Mohammed and Bilal Skaf, a pair of serial rapists who attacked several Sydney women and girls in the year 2000.Mr Tzaneros suggested the alleged 14-year-old victim was a ‘willing participant’ and described the three accused as ‘deads***s’, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.His comments sparked widespread outrage, with Arthur later apologising and expressing hope that his resignation would separate the company from his actions. Poppy Tzaneros (née O’Neil) has arguably undergone the most noticeable style transformation of the Tzaneros women. (Pictured left in 2016 and right in 2026) Poppy has certainly enjoyed quite the glow-up in recent years. She is pictured here in 2017 Poppy is pictured with Lou O’Neil (left) and Deborah Symond O’Neil (centre) For a family accustomed to Sydney’s society pages, the past fortnight has been nothing short of a PR disaster, with the Tzaneros women appearing to keep a much lower profile as the fallout continues.Sisters Barbara and Maree, who is married to Andrews Meat heir Peter Andrews, have switched their Instagram accounts to private, and Maree hasn’t uploaded a post since July.Similarly, sister-in-law Steffanie has also set her social accounts to private.In contrast, Poppy has kept her social media public, though she hasn’t posted since June.However, the Daily Mail understands that the socialite hasn’t completely stepped back from public life, as she was spotted at an Olivia Bond jewellery event earlier this month.