The BEST dressed celebrities at the 2024 Melbourne Cup - as Australia's A-list storms the Birdcage in sultry satins, sexy strapless numbers and A LOT of red Australian fashion icons dressed to the nines as they arrived in the Birdcage ahead of Melbourne Cup 2024 Stars Nicky Hilton, Elizabeth Hurley, Kate Waterhouse, and more stunned in eye-catching outfits READ MORE: Melbourne Cup live updates: Knight's Choice wins in a stunning photo finish from Warp Speed By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:02 GMT, 5 November 2024 | Updated: 05:19 GMT, 5 November 2024 e-mail 7 View comments Advertisement The who's who of the Australian fashion scene stormed the famed Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday where they competed in the real stakes - the sartorial kind - in the glamorous Birdcage. And while many shocked with bold mini dresses, bizarre cuts and thigh-high splits, Nicky Hilton , Elizabeth Hurley , and Laura Dundovic were among those turning heads for all the right reasons. Australians tuned in to the 'race that stops the nation' at 3pm - but most were far more interested in the show taking place trackside.
Celebrities, designers, It girls, models, and WAGs outdid themselves in bold bright colours, ruffled embellishments, and fitted gowns as they strutted through Flemington in their very best racing garb. Event ambassador and Olympic gold medalist Ariarne Titmus was hard to miss as she arrived in a gorgeous ruby ensemble paired with a silver clutch. The off-shoulder t.