It’s the race that stops the nation, but the first to cross the finish line wasn’t the only showstopping moment of this year’s Melbourne Cup…
A slew of Australia’s biggest names have poured into Flemington Racecourse, putting their best fashion foot forward as they fight it out for the winning spot in the fashion stakes.
Your favourite celebrities were clearly seeing red this year, with Jennifer Hawkins, Bec Hewitt, Lindy Klein and The Bachelor‘s Anna Heinrich all donning fiery hues.
A glowing Rachael Finch flaunted her burgeoning baby bump in a moss green frock, while another stunning couple showed off their own success with the debut of a stunning engagement ring!
Click through the gallery for all the fashion, fun and festivities from the day’s events!
Bec Hewitt was the picture of elegance in an embellished, floral red frock paired with a statement headband by Christahlea.
Lleyton Hewitt opted to colour clash with his wife in a dapper, blue blazer worn atop a salmon shirt.
Jennifer Hawkins was a vision in scarlet.
The 32-year-old stunned in a cherry red jumpsuit by Misha Collection.
Rachael Finch flaunts her stunning baby bump in a cold-shouldered Jonathan Simkhai frock.
Elsa Pataky makes a statement in a fluro frock, complimented perfectly by an edgy, brimmed hat.
“Cup day with my lovely,” captioned Michael Klim besides a loved-up snap of him and his recently announced leading lady Desiree Deravi.
Meanwhile, the swimmer’s ex-wife, Lindy Klim, dressed to the nines in Dolce and Gabbanna, flaunted her stunning engagement ring from new fiancé Adam Ellis.
Jodi Anasta is pretty in pink with fuchsia accessories.
Molly Meldrum was ready for a good time as he arrived in the hands of Emirates stewardesses.
Aussie legends Molly and Marcia Hines were thrilled to be reunited.
The 63-year-old and Christopher Morrissey posed sweetly together, ready for a day of festivities.
She may have been working the gig as a live TV host, but Samantha Armytage certainly brought her A-game in a pale blue frock.
Lisa Wilkinson opted for an all-white-everything look.
Anna Heinrich paints the town red in a figure-hugging, strapless number while putting on an affectionate display with Bachelor boyfriend Tim Robards.
“Strike a pose,” captioned Natalie Bassingthwaighte alongside this red hot shot.
Songbird Samantha Jade stunned in textured purple.
