UK actress Elizabeth Hurley, Olympians Ariarne Titmus and Jess Fox, racing royalty Michelle Payne and Kate Waterhouse and lifestyle influencer Oliva Molly Rogers led the big names to descend on Flemington racecourse for Australian racing’s biggest day. A host of celebrities stepped out in colourful spring-themed outfits for Melbourne Cup day, with a chance to show off stylish fashion statements on a national stage. It seemed red was the colour of choice only to be bucked by one of the biggest names in the crowd at the Cup this year.
The famed English model Hurley put on an elegant display in a figure-hugging off-the-shoulder yellow midi dress with a statement ruffled floral neckline. Hanging out in the world-famous Birdcage marquee, the Bedazzled actress fixed a huge yellow floral fascinator and shielded her eyes with a pair of round sunglasses. She was joined by her son Damian, 22, and they were spotted enjoying mother-son time together as they posed for cameras on the blue carpet.
Three-time Olympic canoe slalom gold medallist Fox glammed up in simple but stunning red mini dress with a matching handbag and heels. She was pictured alongside former jockey Michelle Payne, who glowed in a golden dress and bedazzled headpiece. Also joining the sea of red was former Miss Universe Australia Rogers, TV star Samantha Armytage, Olympian Ariarne Titmus and model and journalist Kate Waterhouse.
Waterhouse was decked out in the who’s who of the fashion world, thanking international .