Former WAG Bec Judd, Olympians Ariarne Titmus and Emma McKeon and lifestyle influencers Olivia Molly Rogers and Tayla Broad descended on Flemington Racecourse for Derby Day. The annual spring carnival season kicked off on Saturday ahead of the main action for the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. Up at 5.
30am to get herself ready, Judd graced the VIP marquee in a custom white dress and cape by Bianca and Bridgett. Also up at the crack of dawn and straight into makeup was former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers. Rogers stunned in a custom white ensemble from Oglia-Loro couture and arrived with her Melbourne-based mystery man on her arm.
Perth-born influencer Tayla Broad, who is married to AFL player Nathan Broad, was spotted with Demi Brereton, daughter of champion jockey Danny Brereton. The friends wore matching Forever New outfits. Racing royalty and horse trainer Gai Waterhouse and her daughter Kate Waterhouse with both turning heads in glamourous outfits.
Also in the mix were Olympic champions Ariarne Titmus and Emma McKeon were spotted switching their swimming caps for millinery. However, McKeon didn’t stay dry for very long, getting soaked by an exploding bottle of champagne. The high-profile racing day also brings together famous faces from the world of TV entertainment, each celebrity eager to put on a show of class.
Former MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong dressed for Derby Day with optimism in mind and was a huge fan of the strict black-and-white dress co.