Darryn Lyons celebrates first day as mayor of his hometown Geelong,Australia Celebrated his first day with a photo shoot in new suit and mayoral robes Mayoral makeover: Newly-elected Australian mayor Darryn Lyons shows off his ceremonial robes He is known for his surgically-enhanced six-pack, bright pink Mohawk and unconventional dress sense. But yesterday ex-celebrity photographer Darryn Lyons switched his extravagant attire for a dapper pin-striped suit and mayoral robes as he began his career as an Australian mayor. The 48-year-old won the mayoral race in his hometown of Geelong yesterday with a comfortable win, taking 29.79 percent of the primary vote. He looked teary-eyed as he spoke to the media, shortly after he was named the city's new mayor, saying: 'I love Geelong'. Just 24 hours later, the former paparazzo's smile was back on his face as he donned his ceremonial robes and eye-catching regalia in front of waiting photographers. He wore his mayoral medallion, fur-trimmed gown and a black-and-white tie in front of his new office, city hall. The former Celebrity Big Brother contestant also chose to keep his trademark Mohawk for the photos, but opted against the bright pink he dyed it during his appearance on the reality TV show. He also showed off a dapper pin-striped suit during the shoot, and then posted the photos on Twitter. Alongside the photos, he said: 'Long day a great working day sharing a fleeting moment from city hall today still working.' Ceremonial: The new mayor of Geelong City, celebrated his first day with a photoshoot Dapper: The ex-photographer also showed off a smart pin-striped suit Victorious: Flamboyant ex-celebrity photographer Darryn Lyons after he was announced as mayor Winner: The Liberal party member took 70,795 votes after preferences, ahead of his nearest challenger Stephanie Asher by more than 12,600 votes Past: In 2011 he appeared on Celebrity Big Brother during which time bragged of his bedroom antics with a series of famous faces In 1992, Lyons founded picture agency Big Pictures, later gaining notoriety for selling a photograph of David Beckham and Rebecca Loos to the News Of The World