Race Day fashion
Sydney entrants race off with the Melbourne Cup’s top fashion prize
In a rebellious look straight from the runway, Viera Macikova joins second-time winner Kalombo Ntuba as winners of Myer Fashions on Your Front Lawn.
- by Damien Woolnough
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Almost very elegant fashion wins the Melbourne Cup
Colour, tradition and a dash of celebrity produced memorable looks on the field at Flemington’s signature race day.
- by Damien Woolnough
A Rodarte steal and milliner wizardry: The hurdles of race day fashion
This year’s Fashions on Your Front Lawn entrants encountered unexpected obstacles in their quest for prizes.
- by Damien Woolnough
Expect an over the top approach to Melbourne Cup dressing
Conservative suits and traditional hats are a thing of the past as models, designers and racegoers take a maximalist approach to racewear.
- by Damien Woolnough
The boys and girls next door dress up for Derby Day
Soap stars shone brighter than usual on a Derby Day where celebrities were sparse.
- by Damien Woolnough
Ties are coming last in the fashion race
The Spring Carnival gives tie sales a much-needed boost as they fall out of favour with designers and the business community.
- by Damien Woolnough
What makes a top hatter mad? Tiaras and fascinators at the Melbourne Cup
Unless you’re an actual princess or six years old, why would you want to wear a tiara? Top milliner Melissa Jackson is also less than fascinated by fascinators.
- by Damien Woolnough
How Melbourne can beat Sydney at winning racewear
From selecting the right hat (yes, you need one) to walking the line of no socks and loafers, consider this a handbook to perfecting raceday style.
- by Damien Woolnough
Send in the crowns. Lady Kitty Spencer returns to the Melbourne Cup
The model niece of Princess Diana will judge Melbourne Cup Carnival fashion alongside milliner to royalty Stephen Jones.
- by Damien Woolnough
Crippled by anxiety, Christine was done competing. But 2020 was her year
Wearing a pantsuit and belt she designed herself, designer Christine Spielmann has made history twice in the Fashions on Your Front Lawn competition.
- by Melissa Singer
Bold colours and no bare feet. It really was a Cup like no other
Even if it was only for Instagram, the fashion set made an effort to dress up for the Cup.
- by Melissa Singer