The who’s who of the Australian fashion scene descended on the famed Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, turning heads with their glamorous looks at the 2025 Melbourne Cup.
And it seems red was the colour du jour, as a gaggle of celebrities stunned in scarlet ensembles for the festivities.
Samantha Armytage dressed to impress in a glamorous long red dress as she arrived to the annual horse racing event.
The 49-year-old accessorised the stunning look, which featured feathered detailing along the bottom, with a pair of strappy red heels.
She completed her race day look with a red hat on top of her curled blonde locks and held a silver bag as she posed shortly after arriving to the annual event.
Lindy and Michael Klim’s model daughter Stella, 19, made a red hot statement in a plunging Atoir gown with long sleeves, matched with a gold birdcage veil fascinator, Lana Wilkinson red heels and a matching red bag.
The who’s who of the Australian fashion scene descended on the famed Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, turning heads with their glamorous looks at the 2025 Melbourne Cup. Samantha Armytage dressed to impress in a glamorous long red dress as she arrived to the annual horse racing event
She completed her race day look with a red hat on top of her curled blonde locks and held a silver bag as she posed shortly after arriving to the annual event
Lindy and Michael Klim’s model daughter Stella, 19, made a red hot statement in a plunging Atoir gown with long sleeves, matched with a gold birdcage veil fascinator, Lana Wilkinson red heels and a matching red bag
Michelle Payne also went for a similar approach, flaunting her figure in a red dress which featured a plunging neckline and floral detailing
Australia’s ‘hottest footy WAG’ Chelsea Becirevic and her AFL star partner Ivan Soldo were also in attendance
Chelsea risked a wardrobe malfunction as she arrived in a red off-the-shoulder dress with a thigh high slit
Julie Bishop, 69, who was Australia’s foreign minister from 2013 to 2018, was red hot in a scarlet floral gown with puff sleeves
Perri Lee ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived in a glamorous strapless red gown which had a dramatic peplum skirt
Elle Rae put on a busty display in a tight crimson gown that featured a sweetheart neckline, paired with a red hatinator and matching top-handle bag
Michelle Payne also went for a similar approach, flaunting her figure in a red dress which featured a plunging neckline and floral detailing.
The retired jockey, 40, styled the stunning dress with a red fascinator and a pair of matching coloured stilettos.
She kept her accessories to a minimum, opting for a simple pair of earrings and a large silver ring.
Australia’s ‘hottest footy WAG’ Chelsea Becirevic and her AFL star partner Ivan Soldo were also in attendance.
Chelsea risked a wardrobe malfunction as she arrived in a red off-the-shoulder dress with a thigh high slit.
She finished the look with black gloves, matching coloured heels and a black hat.
Her Port Adelaide star boyfriend Ivan also dressed to impress in a patterned navy blazer, navy pants and black shoes.
Julie Bishop, 69, who was Australia’s foreign minister from 2013 to 2018, was red hot in a scarlet floral gown with puff sleeves
Racing royalty Kate Waterhouse turned heads in a midnight blue Alin Le’ Kal gown that featured a plunging neckline and a sculptural column skirt.
She accessorised her unique frock with a matching hatintor, gold Pandora jewellery, a Jimmy Choo bag and nude patent heels by the same designer
Her hair was slicked back into a half-up style while her makeup was kept fresh and feminine with a touch of blush, faux lashes and a slick of taupe lipstick
Karl Stefanovic and his wife Jasmine put on a loved-up display as they posed together at Flemington Racecourse
Jasmine wore a sleek white pantsuit layered over a black lace skivvy by Gucci
The Golden Bachelor’s Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden looked dapper as he arrived to the racecourse in a grey suit jacket, matching pants and a vest
Perri Lee ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived in a glamorous strapless red gown which had a dramatic peplum skirt.
The DJ accessorised with red heels, matching lace gloves and a fascinator which sat on top of her brunette locks.
Racing royalty Kate Waterhouse turned heads in a midnight blue Alin Le’ Kal gown that featured a plunging neckline and a sculptural column skirt.
She accessorised her unique frock with a matching hatintor, gold Pandora jewellery, a Jimmy Choo bag and nude patent heels by the same designer.
Her hair was slicked back into a half-up style while her makeup was kept fresh and feminine with a touch of blush, faux lashes and a slick of taupe lipstick.
Karl Stefanovic and his wife Jasmine put on a loved-up display as they posed together at Flemington Racecourse.
The Today Show host looked smart in a pinstriped suit, white buttoned shirt and a grey tie, while his shoe designer wife wore a sleek white pantsuit layered over a black lace skivvy by Gucci.
The Golden Bachelor’s Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden looked dapper as he arrived to the racecourse in a grey suit jacket, matching pants and a vest.
Allison Langdon channeled her inner cowgirl, arriving in a blue figure-hugging dress which featured fringe detailing on the side
Former MasterChef Australia host Melissa Leong also looked chic in a bottle green high-necked midi dress, a black birdcage veil fascinator and retro black platform heels
Never one to shy away from making an edgy fashion statement, the food critic topped off her look with a slick of neon green eye shadow
He completed the look with a white buttoned shirt, navy tie and a pair of black dress shoes.
Allison Langdon channeled her inner cowgirl, arriving in a blue figure-hugging dress which featured fringe detailing on the side.
The A Current Affair host, 46, accessorised the unique dress with a black cowboy hat and a matching coloured clutch.
Former MasterChef Australia host Melissa Leong also looked chic in a bottle green high-necked midi dress, a black birdcage veil fascinator, Prada envelope clutch and retro black platform heels.
Never one to shy away from making an edgy fashion statement, the food critic topped off her look with a slick of neon green eye shadow.
Fashion influencer and socialite Brooke Warne looked lovely in a buttercup frock by Forever New, paired with a red fascinator, heels and handbag.
She was joined by her brother Jackson, who sported a sleek white suit and powder blue tie.
Hannah Dal Sasso showed off her unique sense of style in a beige strapless dress with bizarre cut outs along the bottom.
Fashion influencer and socialite Brooke Warne looked lovely in a buttercup frock by Forever New, paired with a red fascinator, heels and handbag
She was joined by her brother Jackson, who sported a sleek white suit and powder blue tie
Racing identity Emma Freedman meanwhile charmed in a green-and-white checked midi dress with white bow-embellished heels and a matching hatinator
Hannah Dal Sasso showed off her unique sense of style in a beige strapless dress with bizarre cut outs along the bottom
She accessorised with a gold hat and held a silver handbag as she posed outside the crown marquee
Married At First Sight’s Jules Robinson was a breath of fresh air in a pink-and-green striped A-line dress, topped off with silver accessories
She accessorised with a gold hat and held a silver handbag as she posed outside the crown marquee.
Married At First Sight’s Jules Robinson was a breath of fresh air in a pink-and-green striped A-line dress, topped off with silver accessories.
Influencer Rozalia Russian put on an avant-garde display in a beige tulle Steven Khalil corset dress with a jaunty hatintator and statement pearl earrings.
Australian model Moraya Wilson, who was crowned Miss Universe Australia back in 2023 also made a stunning arrival.
The 24-year-old arrived in a dazzling blue Jason Grech gown that featured a scoop back and a delicate hood.
Swapping his sports garb for a dapper suit and bow-tie was Australian-Greek tennis pro Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie from The Block showcased their keen eye for fashion as they sported eye-catching printed suits.
Mitch – proudly holding his Hermès handbag – wore a brown-and-black printed suit which featured sassy palazzo pants and a neck scarf, while Mark sported a sky blue suit with yellow embroidery.
Influencer Rozalia Russian put on an avant-garde display in a beige tulle Steven Khalil corset dress with a jaunty hatintator and statement pearl earrings
Moraya Wilson, who was crowned Miss Universe Australia back in 2023, arrived in a dazzling blue Jason Grech gown
The dress featured an elegant scoop back and hood
Swapping his sports garb for a dapper suit and bow-tie was Australian-Greek tennis pro Thanasi Kokkinakis
Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie from The Block showcased their keen eye for fashion as they sported eye-catching printed suits
Mitch – proudly holding his Hermès handbag – wore a brown-and-black printed suit which featured sassy palazzo pants and a neck scarf, while Mark sported a sky blue suit with yellow embroidery
Model Kate Peck wore a white suit, embossed paisley tie and a jaunty white hatinator
Deborah Quinn wore a white, origami-inspired frock paired with an unusual pointed black fascinator, black-and-white boots, fingerless gloves and sunglasses
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